Taihe Gongchun [Anhui Taihe Specialty]

What is Taihe Gongchun? Authentic Anhui Taihe Specialty: Taihe Gongchun

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Taihe Gongchun is? This article is a detailed introduction toAnhui Taihe specialty - Taihe Gongchun. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Taihe Gongchun. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Taihe Gongchun and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Taihe Gongchun? How did the history of Taihe Gongchun come about? Tasting and eating methods of Taihe Gongchun.

Introduction to Taihe Gongchun

Xiangchun, also known as Xiangchun sprout, Xiangzhutou, Dahongchun tree, Chuntian, etc., is also called Chunmiao in Anhui region. The root has two layers of bark, also known as Chunbai bark, which is native to China and widely distributed in the north and south of the Yangtze River. It belongs to the Meliaceae family.

Taihe Toon, with a long history, was once used as a tribute gift in the Tang Dynasty of China. During the Qing Dynasty, it was awarded the title of "Tribute Toon" by the imperial court and became famous throughout the world. What is the nutritional value of Taihe Gongchun? Taihe Gongchun contains a variety of vitamins and substances such as B, C, protein, phosphate, iron, calcium, potassium that the human body needs, and has high nutritional value. Especially the Chinese toon sprouts picked before the Grain Rain are fragrant, fresh, crisp, and tender, with a refreshing fragrance that can invigorate and improve eyesight when consumed. It can be brewed into Chunya tea or mixed into noodles. According to the "Complete Collection of Chinese Traditional Chinese Medicine", Chunya can prevent symptoms such as cough, hoarseness, discomfort with water and soil, and pregnancy reactions. What are the product features of Taihe Gongchun? The "Taihe County Annals" records that the sprouts of Taihe Toon are "plump and tender, with a strong aroma, thick oil juice, and no woody petioles, crisp and delicious". Especially known as the "Taihe Chunya" for its excellent quality, fresh and tender bud heads, shiny color, thick flesh, crisp and slag free texture, it is renowned both domestically and internationally. The pickled sprouts of Chinese toon do not spoil over the years and are popular both domestically and internationally, especially among people in Southeast Asian countries and regions. How did the history of Taihe Gongchun come about?

Xiangchun from Taihe County is a famous specialty product of Anhui Province, with a history of over a thousand years according to legend.

1. Abundant soil suitable for growth. The Taihe Xiangchun production base is mainly distributed in towns along the banks of the Ying River, where the alluvial sand and silt mixed soil and a small amount of sandy soil are present. Practice has shown that green sandy soil and mixed soil are suitable soils for Xiangchun, followed by silt soil, and black soil has poor growth. The total area of Lianghe soil and sandy soil along both sides of the Ying River in Taihe County is 12000 hectares, which can meet the development of Toona production in other towns along the Ying River, mainly driven by production bases. 2. Superior climate: The annual precipitation along the Ying River in Taihe County is 825 millimeters, which is 3.49% higher than the county's average annual precipitation of 797.2 millimeters. During the growth period of Chinese toon sprouts in March, April, and May, the precipitation is 51.1 millimeters, 69.2 millimeters, and 74.1 millimeters, respectively, which can meet the water requirements for the growth of Chinese toon. The annual total radiation is 127.94 kcal/cm2, with 35.8 kcal/cm2 from March to May. The annual sunshine hours are 2444.3 hours, which can meet the heat and light requirements for the growth of Toona sinensis.

Tasting and eating methods of Taihe Gongchun

There are many ways to eat Xiangchun, including stir frying, mixing, steaming, and skewering. Typical dishes include "Toon mixed with tofu" and "Toon fried eggs" from the north, "Toon sprouts stir fried chicken shreds" from Sichuan, and "Fried Toon fish" from Shaanxi, which is a well-known traditional dish. Before eating Chinese toon, it should be boiled in hot water. Chinese toon is fresh, tender, and delicious, and can be used to make various flavored snacks.

1. Pickled Toon: Wash the Toon, let it cool and dry, add an appropriate amount of salt and rub it together to let the salt seep in.

. Put it back into a clean container, cover it, and it can be consumed in 3-5 days.

2. Spread Toon Cake: Remove the roots of the Toon and chop them into small pieces. Mix with water and an appropriate amount of flour to make a paste (thin and thick). Add the Toon and stir well for later use. Heat up the pancake pot, add oil when it's hot, spread the batter into the pancake pot (not too thin), and cook both sides until cooked before serving.

3. Xiangchun mixed with cold noodles: Crush Xiangchun and garlic together, add an appropriate amount of sesame oil, soy sauce, and a little salt, pour some cold water, and it becomes Xiangchun garlic juice, which is used for cold noodles.