Qinzhou cucumber peel [a specialty of Qinzhou, Guangxi]

What is Qinzhou cucumber peel? Authentic Qinzhou specialty in Guangxi: Qinzhou cucumber skin

Content summary:Do you want to know what Qinzhou cucumber skin is? This article is a detailed introduction to Qinzhou's specialty product, Qinzhou cucumber skin. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Qinzhou cucumber skin. The full text takes about 12 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Qinzhou cucumber skin and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Qinzhou cucumber peel? How did the history of Qinzhou cucumber peel come about? The production method of Qinzhou cucumber peel, the tasting and eating method of Qinzhou cucumber peel, etc

Basic Introduction of Qinzhou Cucumber Peel

Qinzhou City is located in the southern part of Guangxi, with mostly hills and basins on land. The climate is warm, with spring like seasons, abundant rainfall, and foggy weather in spring and summer. The geographical location and climate conditions are very suitable for planting cucumbers, and the quality of the cucumbers produced is excellent

Planting cucumbers and processing cucumber skins in Qinzhou City have been very popular since the Song Dynasty, with a long history. Cucumber skins are one of the famous specialties in Qinzhou. Qinzhou cucumber peel has the characteristics of bright yellow skin color, tender and crispy texture, and delicious aroma. At the same time, due to its high content of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and bioactive fermentation products, it has the unique function of stimulating appetite and reducing greasiness when consumed, making it a popular food among people. In recent years, Qinzhou City has adopted new processing technologies to process and preserve the famous Qinzhou cucumber skin, making it contain various amino acids, with a more attractive taste. It can be opened and eaten immediately, and after more than 6 months of storage, it can maintain its original color, taste, and flavor characteristics. Qinzhou cucumber peel has therefore become a delicacy on the dining table of southerners

The geographical protection scope designated for cucumber peels in Qinzhou includes Qinnan District, Qinbei District, Lingshan County, and Pubei County under the jurisdiction of Qinzhou City. The geographical coordinates are 107 ° 27 ′ 00 ″ E to 109 ° 56 ′ 00 ″ E and 20 ° 52 ′ 00 ″ N to 22 ° 41 ′ 00 ″ N

Cucumbers are rich in nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. In addition, cucumbers can also be used for beauty: Huangguaping and dehumidification can converge and eliminate skin wrinkles, especially for people with darker skin

Method of making cucumber skin in Qinzhou

1. Select cucumbers. There are many types of cucumbers, and in the north, cucumber is also called "cucumber". However, the term "cucumber" here does not refer to "cucumber". Here, cucumber is a type of fruit and vegetable that is white when immature and yellow when ripe, rather than green. Choosing tender yellow cucumbers to make melon skin has a better taste

2. Punch the cucumber. Insert chopsticks evenly and diagonally into several small holes around the cucumber

3. Boil cucumbers. Actually, boiling is more like soaking. This step is quite particular about the water temperature, and it is generally recommended to use water with bubbles. After the water in the pot starts to bubble, soak the cucumber in it without stopping. Wait for the water in the pot to clear before starting the pot (take it out in about 10 minutes)<4. Pressing cucumbers. Put the cucumber into a clean bag, tie the mouth or wrap it with gauze, and press a heavy object (a bucket of water or a basin of water) on top to squeeze the cucumber and extract the water

5. The cucumber that had been suppressed all night turned flat

6. Cut the cucumber skin into cubes and crush the garlic

7. Put oil in the pot, add garlic, stir fry cucumber skin, add salt, soy sauce, chili sauce, Fermented bean curd, sweet and sour, oyster sauce and other seasonings, stir fry evenly. A bowl of white rice Congee with crispy cucumber skin can be enjoyed

Other ways to pickle pickled cucumbers

Pickled cucumbers take at least 7 or even 30 days to eat, while pickled cucumbers can usually be eaten within 3 days. They are convenient and delicious, and are a common dish on the dining table

Below, the featured valley editor will introduce a simple and convenient way to make pickles:

First, prepare the ingredients

(Main ingredients)

600g cucumber, 3 large cucumbers, and 6 small cucumbers are sufficient, usually enough for a family of 3 to eat 3 meals

(auxiliary material)

2 garlic, 250g white vinegar, 1 red pepper, 40g fine granulated sugar, 7g salt, 1 teaspoon Chinese prickly ash, 2 pieces of fragrant leaves, and a little high Baijiu

3. All the raw materials prepared in the preparation of raw materials, except for Baijiu, are poured into the small pot. The amount of water doesn't need to be too much, it's enough. Bring the small pot to a boil over the fire, then let it cool and set aside for later use. Remove the water from the marinated cucumber and place it in a glass container<81

Tasting of Qinzhou cucumber skin. It can also be used to stir fry perilla and snails, etc.

1. Daily consumption methods of cucumber skin: eat directly (after washing off the surface salt particles), cut into small pieces and stir fry with vegetable oil, chop and mix with minced pork to make a whole meat patty, etc

2. "Pig's Foot Vinegar" soup stewed with vinegar, pig's feet, cucumber skin, and ginger is a traditional festive food to celebrate the "full moon". When guests drink this kind of soup, they are used to saying "good sour, good sour." (homonymous with Guangzhou pronunciation "good sun")

3. Use cucumber skin, pig lean meat to make meat cakes or Rice-meat dumplings, which can be eaten after 15 minutes of steaming over high heat. Fragrant and delicious, it enhances appetite and helps with digestion and absorption<4. Cut cucumber skin, pork belly, or pork knuckles into small pieces and add home cooked ingredients. Steam for 20 minutes before consumption. Rich aroma, oily but not greasy