Nanxiang Radish [Hubei Anlu Specialty]

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Content summary:Do you want to know what Nanxiang radish is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Anlu, Hubei Province - Nanxiang Radish. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Nanxiang Radish. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Nanxiang Radish and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Nanxiang radish? How did the history of Nanxiang radish come about? The production method of Nanxiang radish, etc

Basic Introduction of Nanxiang Radish

Nanxiang Radish is a root plant produced in Nancheng, Anlu City, Hubei Province. It is white and round in shape. Rich in moisture, light and sweet; Containing medicinal properties and gentle conditioning, there has been a saying since ancient times that 'when the radish from Nanxiang enters the city, the medicine shops in the city will close'

How did the history of Nanxiang radish come about

"Nanxiang" refers to the area south of the urban area and on the south bank of the Fuhe River. The soil is mostly composed of oily sandy soil and alluvial soil. Suitable for radish production. There are two types according to their shape: one is a long radish, with one end thick and the other thin, green on top and milk yellow on the bottom, weighing 0.35-0.4 kilograms per person; Another type is a flat circular shape resembling persimmon cakes, with a green top and a milky white bottom, weighing 0.25-0.5 kilograms per piece. Round radish has thin skin and flesh lungs, with a sweet and juicy taste. When eaten raw, it surpasses "Heart Beauty" (a famous fruit radish variety in the north), and when stewed, it is delicious and produces saliva. As early as the 28th year of the Guangxu reign (1902), Japanese scholar Kiyohiko Miyoshi conducted an investigation of northwest Hubei and wrote, "One of the famous local delicacies is the Anlu radish."

Radish is not only used as a vegetable, but also has medicinal effects, such as promoting qi digestion, relieving cough and phlegm, eliminating dryness and generating fluids, dispersing blood stasis and toxins, cooling and quenching thirst, and facilitating bowel movements.

. According to reports, in recent years, using radish slices as medicine can treat trichomoniasis vaginitis, silicosis, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as quit smoking, sober up, and prevent cancer. It is said that Emperor Ming of Tang once passed through Anlu and ate Nanxiang radish. In 1992, during the Nanxiang Radish Festival in Anlu, someone wrote a poem saying: "The Tang king's occasional illness startled the courtiers, and the imperial physician lost his soul and prayed to the ghosts and gods. When the power of Nanxiang Radish came, he ascended the imperial decree and damaged the city."

Method of making Nanxiang Radish

Radish and Pork Rib Soup

Ingredients

Main ingredients: 400g of pork chops, 400g of white radish

Auxiliary ingredients: 5 pieces of shrimp rice

Seasoning: appropriate amount of salt, onion, ginger, and a little cooking wine

Method

1. Put the pork ribs in a cold water pot, open fire, After boiling, remove it and rinse off any foam under running water. Rinse thoroughly and set aside for later use

2. Peel off the radish, cut and roll it into pieces for later use

3. Take a clay pot, add water, and add pork ribs and dried vegetables (using mussels is also acceptable). Bring to a boil over high heat and keep it on high heat to remove foam. Add scallions and ginger, and drizzle with a little cooking wine (if there is soybean oil, add three or four drops at this stage to make the soup thick and white). Reduce the heat and cover to simmer for 1 hour<4. Put in the radish, do not cover it tightly, stew until the radish is soft and tender, add salt and chicken essence to season before cooking