Longji Chili [Guangxi Longsheng Specialty]

What is Longji chili pepper? Authentic Guangxi Longsheng specialty: Longji chili

Content summary:Do you want to know what Longji chili is? This article is a detailed introduction to the specialty of Guangxi Longsheng - Longji chili pepper. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Longji chili pepper. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Longji chili pepper and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Longji chili pepper? Tasting and eating methods of Longji chili peppers, etc

Basic Introduction of Longji Chili

Longji Chili is produced in the Yunwu Mountain area of Longji Terraced Fields Scenic Area in Longsheng County, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with an altitude of over 800 meters. The pepper is in the shape of a cow horn, with bright colors, thick flesh and few seeds, strong spicy flavor, and unique and enticing aroma. In addition to being rich in capsaicin and volatile aromatic oils, it also contains various vitamins needed by the human body. After consumption, it can stimulate appetite, refresh the mind, drive away cold and dampness, and enhance appetite. It is a unique seasoning and one of the Four Treasures of Longji

The vitamin C content of chili peppers is as high as 198 milligrams per 100 grams, ranking first among vegetables. Vitamin B, carotenoids, and minerals such as calcium and iron are also abundant. Medical experts believe that chili peppers can alleviate chest and abdominal pain, stop dysentery, kill and suppress parasites in the stomach and abdomen, and control heart disease and coronary atherosclerosis; It can also stimulate the oral mucosa, cause gastric peristalsis, promote saliva secretion, enhance appetite, and promote digestion

Chili is also a very stimulating food that is loved by many people, especially Sichuan people who are famous for eating spicy food. Chili not only stimulates our appetite with its spicy taste, but also has great effects on warming the stomach and dispelling cold, and has a good effect on treating indigestion

Longji chili pepper has a fish red color, and is spicy, fragrant, and delicious. Pepper is horn shaped, with bright colors, thick flesh, few seeds, strong spicy flavor, and unique and enticing aroma. In addition to being rich in capsaicin and volatile aromatic oils, the fruit is short pointed pepper, which is bright red and tough, with a shiny and wrinkle free skin. The flesh is thick and crispy, and it is spicy and delicious with a unique flavor. In addition to being eaten fresh, it can also be processed into dried chili peppers, chili powder, chili oil, chili sauce, and pickled chili peppers. Fresh products, finished products, and semi-finished products are sold well throughout the country. Longsheng County plants over 50000 acres of Longji chili peppers annually, with a yield of over 25000 tons

Tasting and Eating Methods of Longji Chili

Hotpot Ingredients: As an ingredient, it is delicious and stimulates appetite

Spicy dishes: Kung Pao chicken, chili meat, etc. have many benefits

Preparation method:

1. Preparation materials: dry red chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger slices, star anise, cinnamon, white sesame (cooked)<2. Pour dry red chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns into a cold pan without oil, stir fry slowly over low heat for about 1 minute, and turn off the heat

3. After cooling, take 1/3 and grind it into chili powder using a grinder<4. Grind the remaining 2/3 into chili powder<5. Mix the chili powder and chili noodles, add a teaspoon of salt and sugar, stir well, and then sprinkle a layer of white sesame seeds (stir fried)

6. Cool the oil in a cold pot, add ginger slices, star anise, and cinnamon, and boil the oil over medium heat

7. When the ginger slices are fried until dry, withered, and golden, remove all the spices and continue heating the oil until white smoke rises, then turn off the heat

9. If you don't want residue, just red oil, then after cooling, filter it with a strainer. Remember to seal and store