Ruichang Yam [Jiangxi Ruichang Specialty]

What is Ruichang yam? Authentic Jiangxi Ruichang specialty: Ruichang yam

Content summary:Do you want to know what Ruichang yam is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Ruichang, Jiangxi Province - Ruichang Yam. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Ruichang Yam. The full text takes about 11 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Ruichang Yam and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Ruichang yam? How did the history of Ruichang yam come about? How to distinguish the authenticity of Ruichang yam? The awards and honors of Ruichang yam, as well as the tasting and eating methods of Ruichang yam

Introduction to Ruichang Yam

Ruichang Yam, also known as Dioscorea, has a sweet taste and a mild nature. It contains more than ten nutrients needed by the human body and is a health supplement for nourishing and beautifying the winter season. It is suitable for all ages and genders. It can enter the spleen, lungs, and kidneys, and has the effects of nourishing yin, strengthening yang, and beauty. When cooked with fish and meat, it has a white color, fresh taste, and is refreshing, tender, and delicious. Eating it regularly can make people maintain their youthful charm and radiate their vitality. It is truly a pure natural green food. Ruichang yam is an excellent variety and a traditional specialty of Ruichang. Since 2010, we have vigorously developed the research and development, promotion, and large-scale production of Ruichang yam, adopting the operation mode of company farmers

Effects on the human body

1. Rich in nutrients, containing various essential nutrients for the human body<29

4. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that yam has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach, lung and kidney, and has curative effects on cough and asthma due to lung deficiency, chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, chronic gastroenteritis, diabetes, and spermatorrhea

Ruichang yam is irregular. Due to factors such as soil, water quality, and climate, Ruichang yam only grows in a shape of one to two feet long and two inches wide, with a brownish yellow color and hair all over its body, varying in thickness. Some parts are forked or have some black spots.

How does the history of Ruichang yam come about

Yam produced in Xinxiang area of Henan Province is preferred, because Qinyang County was called Huaiqing Prefecture in ancient times. Yam has a sweet and mild taste, and can nourish the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. It can nourish qi and yin, and nourish the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Used for symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, sluggish appetite, persistent cough due to lung deficiency, loose stools, frequent urination, nocturnal emission, and mental fatigue

There are many ways to eat yams, which can be steamed and peeled, or cooked with Congee or stir fried dishes. It is also famous for its silk extracted yams, crystal yams, and first-class yams. Yam is best for being solid, powdery, and pure white. It is harvested in the late autumn of the Central Plains and stored until spring when it is the sweetest, which can improve the symptoms of liver fire and spleen damage in spring

How to distinguish the authenticity of Ruichang yam

1. Ruichang yam is also a type of Huaishan yam, but its shape is unique compared to ordinary yams. Yams sold in the market are mostly stick shaped and straight, but Ruichang yam splits into irregular shapes

2. When choosing Ruichang yam, one can identify the geographical protection indication of agricultural products, and the other is to look at the color. Its roots and stems are earthy yellow and hairy

3. Due to the small planting area of Ruichang yam and the fact that one piece of land needs to be planted every four years, the planting cost of Ruichang yam is also high, with a cost of about 7000 yuan per acre; Due to the vertical and irregular growth of yam, which relies entirely on manual excavation, the cost of harvesting is also high; Not easy to store; Due to the rise in oil prices, storage and transportation costs are also high. Driven by these factors, the price of Ruichang yam is relatively high, generally above 10 yuan/500 grams

4. After peeling, Ruichang yam has milky white juice seeping out, which is sticky and itchy when touched by hand. After being cooked, yam does not become sticky and has a powdery texture when eaten, while other yams may not have this characteristic or may not be as prominent as Ruichang yam<5. When choosing Ruichang yam, it is important to note that it is usually harvested and launched at the end of September, and other times are not available

Awards and honors of Ruichang yam

(1) In 2003, Ruichang yam was awarded the national A-level green food title

(2) In 2006, the "Only One" brand Ruichang yam trademark was rated as a "Famous Trademark" and "Jiangxi Famous Brand" in Jiangxi Province

(3) In 2007, Ruichang yam was rated as a famous agricultural product in Jiangxi Province

(4) In 2008, the "Ruichang Yam" certification trademark was successfully registered.

Tasting and Eating Methods of Ruichang Yam

Yam and Pork Rib Soup

Benefits: Appetizer, can also replenish energy, and increase the body's resistance

Ingredients: 500g pork ribs, 250g yam, 25g celery. Moderate amounts of monosodium glutamate, Sichuan pepper, pepper powder, salt, wine, scallions, and ginger

Preparation method:

1. Cut the pork ribs into 5cm strips, put them in boiling water for about 5 minutes, wash them, and drain the water

2. Take a wok and add water, pork ribs, scallions, ginger, wine, and celery. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer over low heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns

3. Put the yam skin into boiling water for a while. When the pork ribs are cooked to 5% maturity, add the yam for 3 hours. When the pork ribs are crispy, remove the scallions, ginger, and celery, and add salt, monosodium glutamate, and pepper

Stir fried chicken liver with yam and bamboo shoots

Function: slimming

Ingredients: yam, bamboo shoots, chicken liver

Seasoning: salt, monosodium glutamate, broth, starch

Production method:

1. Peel and wash the yam and bamboo shoots, cut them into strips. Wash chicken liver and slice it for later use

2. Blanch all raw materials separately in boiling water<3. Put bottom oil in the pot, add an appropriate amount of broth, season, add ingredients, stir fry a few times, thicken and serve