Wenshang Luhua Chicken [Shandong Wenshang Specialty]

What is Wenshang Luhua Chicken? Authentic Shandong Wenshang Specialty: Wenshang Luhua Chicken

Summary:Do you want to know what Wenshang Luhua Chicken is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Wenshang, Shandong Province - Wenshang Luhua Chicken. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Wenshang Luhua Chicken. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Wenshang Luhua Chicken and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Wenshang Luhua chicken? How did the history of Wenshang Luhua Chicken come about? The production method of Wenshang Luhua chicken, etc

Basic Introduction to Wenshang Luhua Chicken

Due to the black and white striped feathers on the surface of the chicken, it is commonly known as "Luhua Chicken" by the public

The Luhua chicken has an oval and large body shape, a single crown, and black and white feathers. The rooster's stripes are wider in white than in black, and the hen's stripes are uniformly wide and narrow

Luhua chicken has extremely low fat content, high pigment content, high immunoglobulin content in the blood, rich in all essential amino acids, trace elements such as iron, phosphorus, copper, and rich in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin K. Containing a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids (monounsaturated fatty acids) and linoleic acid (polyunsaturated fatty acids) can reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which is harmful to human health

(1) Body type: This chicken has the same body type, characterized by a straight neck and slightly elevated height. The front of the body is slightly narrow, the back is long and straight, the back is wide and full, the legs are long, the tail feathers are high and upturned, and the body shape is ingot shaped

(2) Appearance features: Horizontal spotted feathers are the basic characteristic of the appearance of this chicken, and most of the feathers on the whole body are black and white striped with consistent width. The edges of the hen's head and neck feathers are inlaid with orange red or earthy yellow, with dense feathers that are delicate and beautiful; Roosters often have red feathers and saddle feathers, while their tail feathers are black with a green sheen. The head shape is mostly flat, with a single crown being the most common. The base of the beak is black, and the edges and tips are white. The most common rainbow color is orange red, followed by earthy yellow. The shin color is mainly white, the claw color is mostly white, and the skin color is all white

Wenshang Luhua chicken belongs to the lean meat type, with thin skin and less subcutaneous fat. It tastes tender and smooth when eaten, and is not greasy to the mouth

Luhua chicken is native to both sides of the Wen River in Wenshang County, hence it is called Wenshang Luhua chicken. Currently, it is most commonly raised in the towns of Juntun, Yangdian, Guocang, Guolou, Chengguan, and Yinsi in the northwest of the county, and is also distributed in adjacent areas of Wenshang County. This chicken is tolerant to coarse feeding, has strong disease resistance, lays more eggs, and has good meat quality, which is highly favored by the local people. The breeding population is relatively large, but with the promotion of foreign chicken breeds, the number of Luhua chickens in the production area has accounted for a very small proportion

Wenshang Luhua Chicken is known as a species more precious than giant pandas, and is now almost facing extinction, with high historical value

Method of making Wenshang Luhua Chicken

Yam Luhua Chicken

Main ingredients: 700g Luhua Chicken, 300g Yam

Accessories: 15 teaspoons of vegetable oil, 12g of salt, 10g of ginger, 1 teaspoon of Sichuan pepper, 1 teaspoon of Sichuan pepper, 1 teaspoon of Sichuan pepper, 1 piece of grass fruit, 1 green onion, 25g of green pepper, 2 teaspoons of cooking wine, 3g of flavor essence, 50g of garlic, 25g of red pepper

Steps

1. Wash and cut the chicken into small pieces

2. Blanch the soup with boiling water, remove the water, and peel the garlic

3. Wash and cut yam into small pieces

4. Blanch the soup in hot water and remove it, then use excess cold water to set aside

5. Wash and cut scallions into sections, and slice ginger

6. Wash and cut green and red chili peppers into small cubes and small pieces

7. Heat the oil in a hot pot and add 80% hot oil. Add ginger slices, Sichuan peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorns, and stir fry the grass fruit until fragrant

8. Add chicken chunks and stir fry until hydrated.

, Stir fry with added wine for a few minutes until fragrant

9. Add water and simmer for a while until the chicken pieces are 8% ripe

10. Add yam and salt, stir fry for a few more minutes, then add green and red chili peppers and garlic to stir fry until fragrant. Add scallions and MSG, stir fry for about 2 minutes before serving