Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots [Fujian Gutian specialty]

What is Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoot? Authentic Fujian Gutian specialty: Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots

Content summary:Do you want to know what Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots are? This article is a detailed introduction toFujian Gutian specialty - Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots and their nutritional value? How did the history of Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots come about? The production method of Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots, the tasting and eating method of Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots, etc.

Basic Introduction to Gutian Horseshoe Shoots

Horseshoe Shoots can be found in the mountainous area of Ningde, and there are many types. Among them, the horseshoe shoots in Huangtian Town and Shuikou Town of Gutian County are well-known. Their shoots are as big as fists, white and crisp in texture, and resemble horseshoes, hence they are called horseshoe shoots. What is the nutritional value of Gutian horseshoe shoots?

The taste of horseshoe bamboo shoots is refreshing and nutritious, with health benefits such as cooling, detoxification, beauty, and wellness. And it contains a large amount of active crude fiber, which can reduce the accumulation and absorption of toxic substances in the human body, help digestion and excretion, prevent colon cancer, and has the effects of weight loss and beauty. It is a good vegetable for health and nutrition. How did the history of Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots come about? There is a legend in Huangtian Town, Gutian County, Fujian Province that during the Qianlong period, it was called "Lu Sun" because it grew between the foothills. During Emperor Qianlong's visit to Jiangnan, he rode across Yigangling in Huangtian and fell off his horse due to exhaustion and hunger. He was discovered by a bamboo shoot farmer. The kind-hearted bamboo shoot farmer dug up bamboo shoots to satisfy Qianlong's hunger. Emperor Qianlong had never eaten such delicious food before, so he asked what it was? The bamboo shoot farmer replied, "Lu bamboo shoots. At this moment, Emperor Qianlong's mount let out a long roar, and the horse hooves kicked back and forth towards the direction of the bamboo shoot farmers. Emperor Qianlong saw that this bamboo shoot was very similar to the horse hooves, so he named it "Horseshoe Bamboo Shoot", and Yigangling was also named "Horseshoe Ridge". From then on, Horseshoe Bamboo Shoots became a tribute to the imperial palace.

How to make Gutian Horseshoe Bamboo Shoots

Processing Technology

1. Fresh bamboo shoots: wash away the sand outside the bamboo shoot shell with water, cut off the thick bamboo shoots, put them into a plastic basket, and put them into a fresh-keeping warehouse. The temperature of the fresh-keeping warehouse is kept between 0 and 5 ℃, and keep them fresh for about 24 hours. Put the bamboo shoots into a dormant state. Put them into a transparent plastic bag, and put them into a foam box. The size of the foam box is 60 × 40cm. Each box contains 30kg of Horseshoe Bamboo Shoots. Seal the plastic bag, draw out air, cover and seal the foam box, and then they can be shipped to various places for sale.

2. Dried bamboo shoots: Wash away the sand outside the bamboo shoot shell with water, cut off the thicker texture of the bamboo shoot head, and then remove the shell. Boil the bamboo shoot until it is six ripe, slice and dry it, and package it for sale as a finished product.

Tasting and eating methods of Gutian horseshoe bamboo shoots

Braised horseshoe bamboo shoots with pork ribs

Main ingredients: pork ribs

Ingredients: horseshoe bamboo shoots, scallions and ginger slices, scallions, fragrant leaves

Seasoning: soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, salt

Preparation:

1) Chop the pork ribs into pieces, blanch them in cold water, remove and wash thoroughly.

2) Remove the shell of the horseshoe bamboo shoots and cut them into pieces. Soak them in cold water for a moment and remove them.

3) Add oil to a wok and stir fry scallions, ginger slices, and fragrant leaves. Add pork ribs and stir fry evenly with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and salt. Then add an appropriate amount of boiling water over the pork ribs, bring to a boil, and turn to low heat to simmer.

4) When halfway simmering, add bamboo shoots and continue simmering over low heat. When the pork ribs are crispy and the soup is thick, pick out the scallions, ginger slices, and fragrant leaves, turn to high heat to absorb the juice and taste, and finally sprinkle with scallions.

Cuisine features: Rich and fragrant soup, crispy and tender taste.