Introduction to Weizhou Gongmi
Weixian County, Zhangjiakou City is located in the northwest of Hebei Province, with a county boundary of 74.55 kilometers from east to west and 71.25 kilometers from north to south. It is situated at the intersection of three mountains (Hengshan, Taihang, and Yanshan) and belongs to the intermountain basin of northwest Hebei. The remaining veins of Hengshan flow from Jin to Wei, and the Huliu River runs through the west east, forming three natural ecological areas: deep mountains in the south, rivers in the middle, and hills in the north. The altitude ranges from 835 meters to 2882 meters. The deep mountain area in the south covers an area of 1114 square kilometers, which is the ecological barrier of the whole county. Xiaowutai Mountain is a national nature reserve, and Dongtai Mountain is 2882 meters above sea level, the first peak in Hebei. The central river area covers an area of 988 square kilometers, with flat terrain, fertile land, abundant water sources, and is known as the "Rice Grain River" in western Beijing. The northern shallow mountains and surrounding hilly areas cover an area of 1118 square kilometers, with gentle slopes and open terrain, suitable for the development of forestry, fruit and planting industries
Weizhou Gongmi, a specialty of Weixian County, Hebei Province, China, and a national geographical indication product. Weizhou Gongmi, also known as "Weizhou Xiaomi" or Weixian Xiaomi, contains various nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamins, etc. Weizhou Gongmi is one of the "Four Great Gongmi" in ancient times. Compared with ordinary rice, Weizhou Gongmi has a protein content 1.5 times higher, a fat content 6 times higher, a vitamin B1 content 1.5 times higher, a crude fiber content 6 times higher, and rich amino acids and other essential substances for the human body. It is a nourishing product for pregnant women, the elderly, the weak, and infants.
Regional Scope
Weizhou Gongmi (Weizhou Xiaomi) Geographical Indication Product Protection Origin Range is the administrative area under the jurisdiction of Weixian County, Hebei Province.
What are the product characteristics of Weizhou Gongmi?
Weizhou Gongmi contains various nutrients, such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, Iron, zinc, vitamins, etc. Weizhou Gongmi has plump and golden grains, known for their large size, yellow color, fragrant taste, rich stickiness, and high nutrition. Good palatability, evenly distributed rice grains, high cleanliness, shiny texture, sticky and sweet taste. It is an ideal food for pregnant women, the elderly, the weak, infants and patients Sea cucumber millet porridge Materials Millet, vegetables, sea cucumber, shredded ginger, scallion Methods 1. Wash millet and soak it with water 2. Wash vegetables and sea cucumbers, cut ginger shreds and scallions, and slice sea cucumbers 3. Add sufficient water to the soup pot. After the water boils, add millet. After rolling the pot, add sea cucumber and continue boiling for about 5 minutes without using a spoon to stir<4. Add shredded ginger, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat. Do not open the pot cover during this period According to the "Weizhou Chronicle", as early as 700 years ago, Huangxiaomi from Weixian County became a tribute and was renowned in the capital, listed as one of the "Four Great Tribute Rice". According to the "Gazetteer of Weizhou", during the Yuan Dynasty, in August of the second year of Zhizhi (1322), Weizhou presented Jiagu. During the Qing Dynasty, Huangxiaomi from Weixian County was presented as tribute to the Qing court, known as "Gongmi"How to make Yuzhou tribute rice
Awards and honors for Weizhou tribute rice