Yaowan Green Bean Roast [Jiangsu Xinyi Specialty]

What is Yaowan Green Bean Roast? Authentic Jiangsu Xinyi specialty: Yaowan Green Bean Roast

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Introduction to Yaowan Green Bean Roast

Yaowan Green Bean Roast is a specialty of Yaowan Town, Xinyi City, Jiangsu Province. On December 24, 2013, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Yaowan Green Bean Roast".

The brewing of Yaowan mung bean stew follows traditional craftsmanship, carefully brewed with red grains, barley, wheat, peas as raw materials, and mixed with more than 50 precious Chinese medicines such as high-quality red ginseng, angelica, gastrodia, sand kernels, Eucommia ulmoides, goji berries, etc., supplemented by rock sugar. The boiled mung bean Shaojiu not only has the mellowness of Baijiu and the sweetness of fruit wine, but also has the unique functions of traditional Chinese medicine to nourish and cure diseases

Xinyi belongs to the Yi, Shu, and Yun water systems of the Huai River Basin. The river flows mainly from north to south or from west to east. The watershed rivers and lakes in Xinyi mainly include the "Four Rivers and One Lake", namely the Central Canal, Yi River, Shu River, Xinyi River, and Luoma Lake. The Central Canal enters Luoma Lake from Erwan, Jieyaowan Town, Pizhou Xin Yi City, with a length of 14 kilometers. Yihe River runs from Pixinshijie to Lugou, passing through Hegou Town, Caoqiao Town, Wayao Town, Gangtou Town, Qipan Town, and entering Luoma Lake, with a length of 21 kilometers. The Xinyi River runs from Zhangshan to Koukou, passes through Xindian Town and Shaodian Town, and enters Shuyang County, with a length of 17.5 kilometers. From the border of Shandong Province to Koukou, Shuhe River flows through Xin'an Town, Tangdian Town, Malingshan Town, Shaodian Town, and enters Xinyi River, with a length of 47 kilometers. Luoma Lake is located in Suqian City and Xinyi District. Originally a seasonal lake, it was rebuilt in 1958 as a large reservoir to regulate floods in the upstream areas of Yi, Shu, and Si, and to promote water storage and development. It is the fourth largest freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province. The eastern embankment is 23 kilometers long, the western embankment is 9.0 kilometers long, and the northern embankment is 6.0 kilometers long

The suitable geographical and climatic conditions, high-quality and abundant water resources, have nurtured numerous agricultural products in the area, providing sufficient raw materials and an ideal brewing environment for the production of Yaowan mung bean stew. In 2012, there were 5 mung bean liquor enterprises engaged in the production of Yaowan mung bean stew, with an annual output of 3800 tons and an annual turnover of 240 million yuan. The sales network covers all parts of the country

Regional Scope

The production area of Yaowan Green Bean Roast is currently under the administrative jurisdiction of Yaowan Town, Xinyi City, Jiangsu Province

Due to the addition of various Chinese herbs in mung bean stew, it can resist viruses, nourish yin and kidney, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, nourish muscles, detoxify, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, enhance human immune function, and nourish and moisturize the skin. It has special therapeutic effects on dispelling dampness, relaxing tendons, promoting blood circulation, stimulating appetite, strengthening the spleen, and tonifying the kidneys. It also has auxiliary therapeutic effects on rheumatic neuralgia, insomnia, forgetfulness, and insufficient qi and blood. It can treat gastroenteritis, jaundice, edema, injuries from falls, lower back and leg diseases, skin ulcers, and small burns and scalds. It has become a commonly used universal medicine for families to take orally and apply externally. Drinking Yaowan mung bean stew can eliminate illnesses without the need for medical treatment. This effective neutral tonic drink has been widely recognized by medical technology

In the 38th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1559), Li Shizhen formulated medicinal wine with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and strengthening the body to address symptoms such as overnutrition, obesity, weakness, dizziness, and susceptibility to illness among palace officials. When the wine had a slightly green color, it was called "green wine" and was highly trusted by emperors of all dynasties. In the late Ming Dynasty, the imperial physician Zhao Xuemin fled to the capital with this prescription and lived in seclusion in Yaowan

In the 30th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1765), Qianlong and Ji Xiaolan made their fourth southern tour, inspecting Xuzhou to the vicinity of Hongze Lake. They were accompanied by officials from Yaowan and Pisu at the Fujian Guild Hall for drinks. Emperor Qianlong was delighted to taste this wine and saw that it looked like green bean tea. He asked, "Is this wine made from green beans?" Local officials dared not claim that it was the imperial wine of the Ming Dynasty palace and quickly replied, "Yes, yes." Yaowan Green Bean Distilled Wine was named after this and served as a tribute to the palace

During the Qing Dynasty, Li Ruzhen praised it as "spicy yellow wine" in his famous novel "Jinghua Yuan". By the Jiaqing period, Yaowan Longyao mung bean soju had been officially listed as one of the 20 famous liquors in the country and was designated as a tribute to the imperial palace