Xichang Onion [Sichuan Xichang Specialty]

What is Xichang onion? Authentic Sichuan Xichang Specialty: Xichang Onion

Summary:Do you want to know what Xichang Onion is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Sichuan Xichang specialty - Xichang Onion. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information about Xichang Onion. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xichang Onion and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Xichang onion? How did the history of Xichang onions come about? The production method of Xichang onion, the awards and honors of Xichang onion, and the tasting and eating methods of Xichang onion

Basic introduction of Xichang onion

"Xichang onion", also known as red skinned onion, is one of the famous and excellent early market vegetables developed in Xichang City, Sichuan Province after the 1990s. Due to the unique odor of the entire plant, particularly the strong stimulating taste of the bulbs, it is highly popular in both domestic and international markets. Xichang is known as the "Hometown of Onion in China". "Xichang Onion" won the gold medal at the Agricultural Expo, and eleven products including "Xichang Onion" and "Xichang Garlic Moss" have obtained the A-level certification for green food. Onions in Anning Town are the main production base

1. Eating onions can help with cold resistance and sterilization.

Onion bulbs and leaves contain a volatile oil called propylene sulfide, which has a spicy and pungent taste. This substance can resist cold, help the body dissipate heat, and also has a sterilizing effect

2. Eating onions can promote appetite and help digestion.

Onions have many nutritional values. Onion food has a spicy taste and is fat free. Its essential oil contains a mixture of sulfur-containing compounds that can lower cholesterol, which can be used to treat digestive disorders, loss of appetite, and indigestion.

3. Onion maintains cardiovascular health

Onion is currently the only vegetable known to contain prostaglandin A. Prostaglandin A can dilate blood vessels, reduce blood viscosity, and thus have the effects of lowering blood pressure, increasing coronary artery blood flow, and preventing thrombosis. Quercetin, which is rich in onions, has a high bioavailability. Scientists report that quercetin may help prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and provide important protection for atherosclerosis

4. Onion has a refreshing effect

. It can help cells make better use of glucose, reduce blood sugar, and provide brain cells with heat energy. It is a good vegetable for food therapy in patients with diabetes and mental retardation

5. Onion can fight cancer

The anti-cancer effect of onion comes from its rich selenium element and quercetin. Selenium is an antioxidant that can eliminate free radicals in the body, enhance cell vitality and metabolic capacity, and has anti-cancer and anti-aging effects

⑴ Red onion: flat round, large in size, purple red in color, with good taste and excellent quality

⑵ Yellow onion: large, round, light yellow, good taste, excellent quality

How did the history of Xichang onions come about

Symbolizing Victory

During battles between two armies in medieval Europe, teams of cavalry stood tall on warhorses, dressed in armor, holding swords and halberds, and wearing "necklaces" around their necks. The chest pendant of this special "necklace" was a round onion head. They believe that onions are talismans with magical powers. Wearing them on the chest can prevent them from being stabbed by swords and arrows, and the entire team can maintain strong combat effectiveness, ultimately achieving victory

Method of making Xichang onion

Onion stir fried egg

Ingredients

200g egg, 300g onion, 10g onion, 10g ginger, 10g garlic

Method

1. Wash the onion, peel and shred it, and sprinkle the egg with salt. Heat the bottom oil in the pot, add egg mixture and stir fry the eggs, then turn them into egg yolks and set aside for later use

2. Add some salt to the eggs and scatter them. Heat the bottom oil in the pot, add egg mixture and stir fry the eggs, then turn them into egg yolks and set aside for later use

3. Pour bottom oil into the pot, add some ginger slices to the hot oil, and stir fry with shredded chili peppers (I added chili peppers for color matching) until fragrant. Add onions and stir fry for about ten times, then add salt and stir fry chicken essence a few more times<4. Then cover it with a lid to remove the spiciness. After two minutes, remove the lid and pour in the eggs and stir fry a few times

Awards and honors for Xichang onions

In June 2001, after being recommended as the hometown of Chinese specialties and approved by the organizing committee of the promotional activity, Shouliang was named the "hometown of Chinese onions"

Tasting and Eating Methods of Xichang Onion

It can be stir fried, boiled, processed, dehydrated, pickled, etc. It is a truly local specialty vegetable