Maitian Sugar Melon [Shandong Wendeng Specialty]

What is Maitian Sweet Melon? Authentic Shandong Wendeng specialty: Maitian Sweet Melon

Content summary:Do you want to know what Maitian Sweet Melon is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Wendeng, Shandong Province - Maitian Sugar Melon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Maitian Sugar Melon. The full text takes about 2 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Maitian Sugar Melon and the product characteristics of Maitian Sugar Melon? How did the history of Maitian sweet potatoes come about? The production method of Maitian sweet melon, etc

Basic Introduction to Maitian Sugar Melons

"The fire in Gaocun, the sugar (melon) in Maitian, and the steamed buns in Wendeng do not need to be tasted" is a widely circulated saying in Wendeng. Among them, the delicious sweet melons made in Maitian Village, Gaocun Town can be called a masterpiece. The sugar melon from Maitian Village has a production technique that dates back over 200 years. It is not only well-known far and wide, but has also been successfully declared a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage by relevant departments in Wendeng City

Sweet melons solidify firmly with some tiny bubbles inside, making them crispy, sweet, fragrant, and sticky, with a unique flavor

Method of making Maitian sweet melon

The raw materials used for Maitian sweet melon are rice and malt, which are used in a 4:1 ratio. The production process is to first grind the raw malt, then mix it with a certain proportion of cooked rice, ferment it to obtain sugar water, and then steam and stir it to obtain the semi-finished product of sugar melon. Afterwards, it is brushed into melon at an appropriate temperature