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Text丨Ukiyo Qinghuan
Editor丨Ukiyo Qinghuan
Whether a dish is delicious or not, the quality of the ingredients can only determine its lower limit, and the real upper limit is the condiment.
The varieties of peppercorns in the mainland are rich and diverse, and they are not the same in taste, after comparison, the peppercorns in these four places are the most delicious, see which places are on the list.
So what are the 4 places where peppercorns are delicious, and how are they cultivated?
Shaanxi Hancheng peppercorns
As the pride of Shaanxi and China's national geographical indication products, Hancheng Dahongpao peppercorns not only bring people taste enjoyment, but also become a cultural symbol.
In terms of appearance, Hancheng Dahongpao peppercorns are known for their vivid red color and plump grains, and this unique visual impact makes every dish that is added to it look particularly enticing. Its bright color and fat shape make Sichuan peppercorns unique in dishes and add endless charm to the cuisine.
Although its volatile oil content is slightly lower than that of Sichuan pepper, it makes it more integrated into the ingredients during the cooking process, bringing a unique flavor to the dish.
Whether it is stir-fried at home or in authentic Sichuan cuisine, it can add a special aroma to the dish and make people intoxicated.
The Hancheng area has a suitable altitude, abundant soil potassium content and sufficient sunlight time, and these superior growing conditions provide a high-quality growing space for Dahongpao peppercorns.
After years of hard work, Hancheng Dahongpao pepper has won the honorary titles of "National Zanthoxylum Biological Industry Base" and "Hometown of Chinese Zanthoxylum".
Hancheng Dahongpao peppercorns are used in a wide range of scenarios, whether it is home cooking or traditional Sichuan cuisine, it can add color to food. Its unique aroma and taste make every dish that adds it soulful and addictive.
For the residents of Hancheng, Dahongpao pepper is not only a condiment, but also an emotional sustenance, Hancheng pepper cultivation has a long history and has become a part of the local culture.
Nowadays, Hancheng Dahongpao pepper has gone to the whole country and even the world, so that more people can taste the delicacy from Shaanxi, Hancheng Dahongpao pepper with its unique aroma, high-quality appearance and profound cultural heritage, has become a beautiful landscape in the food industry.
Sichuan Hanyuan peppercorns
In Chinese food culture, Sichuan's Hanyuan pepper undoubtedly occupies a pivotal position, known as "a unique Bashu", this specialty from the southern foot of Niba Mountain in Daxiangling, Sichuan, with its excellent quality and profound historical and cultural heritage, has won numerous praises and awards.
The origin of Hanyuan pepper is located in Hanyuan County, which is subordinate to Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, which is located in the subtropical monsoon humid climate zone, with four distinct seasons, moderate rainfall, warm winter and cool summer, which provides unique natural conditions for the growth of Zanthoxylum.
Hanyuan pepper has become the soul of Sichuan cuisine with its unique appearance of large grains, heavy oil, red color, and mellow and refreshing, rich aroma.
The fame of Hanyuan peppercorns can be traced back to the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, when Hanyuan peppercorns were already known for their excellent quality.
In the Yuanhe period of the Tang Dynasty, Hanyuan pepper was selected as a tribute to the royal court, and this glory continued until the 29th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, which lasted for more than 1,000 years. During this period, Hanyuan pepper not only won the favor of the royal family, but also won a high reputation among the people.
The unique charm of Hanyuan peppercorns lies not only in its taste and aroma, but also in the stories and cultural heritage behind it.
Today, Hanyuan Sichuan pepper has become a national geographical indication product of China, and has won many honors including "Sichuan Famous Trademark" and "Consumers' Favorite 100 Sichuan Trademarks". These honors are not only an affirmation of the quality of Hanyuan peppercorns, but also a recognition of its historical and cultural value.
Yunnan Yongshan Xi Luodu pepper
Xiluodu peppercorns are a unique agricultural product from Yongshan County, Yunnan Province, which is not only praised for its excellent quality, but also for its unique geographical indication.
As one of the geographical indications of agricultural products in China, Xiluodu pepper has become the darling of the market with its large particles, beautiful color, pure hemp flavor and strong fragrance.
Yongshan County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, is located in a beautiful place on the bank of the Jinsha River, blessed with a unique dry and hot valley climate, as well as pollution-free air, soil and water sources, which together give birth to the unique flavor of Xiluodu peppercorns.
The peppercorns here are not only bright in color, fragrant in taste, heavy in oiliness, and numb, but also far above the peppercorns in other regions, which can be called the best in the condiments.
As early as 1953, the total output of pepper in the county reached 54,000 kilograms, and with the passage of time, in 1979, the total output rose steadily to 55,000 kilograms, and in 1988 it broke through the 145,000 kilogram mark.
Behind this series of figures, it is not only the continuous expansion of the planting area of Xiluodu pepper, but also the significant improvement of the living standards of local residents.
The reason why Xiluodu pepper can become a national agricultural product geographical indication is inseparable from its excellent quality, the fruit of this pepper is full of grains, uniform size, whether it is fresh green, or dried green, all show its unique charm.
What's more, the aroma of Xiluodu peppercorns is rich and the hemp flavor is pure, no matter what kind of dishes are used to cook, it can instantly enhance the flavor level of the dish.
As people's pursuit of healthy food is increasing, the market prospect of Xiluodu pepper is bright, as a set of ecological benefits, economic benefits, social benefits in one of the short, flat, quick to get rich project, Xiluodu pepper will undoubtedly become a new engine to promote local economic development.
With its excellent quality and unique geographical indication, Xiluodu pepper has become a beautiful business card of Yongshan County, Yunnan Province, and Xiluodu pepper will bloom more dazzling in the market and make greater contributions to the agricultural development of the local and even the whole country.
Qinghai Xunhua peppercorns
Qinghai Xunhua pepper with its strong numbness and unique taste, has won the love of diners, the fruit of Zanthoxylum pepper is bright in color, full of particles, thick flesh, rich in oil, and high quality.
All this is due to the unique climatic conditions of Xunhua, where the four seasons are distinct, the summer is not hot, the winter is not cold, the sun is abundant, and the soil is fertile, so it is known as "Qinghai Xiaojiangnan".
Every September, when the ripening season of Zanthoxylum pepper comes, the whole mountainous area is decorated with a piece of bright red fruit to be festive and spectacular, at this time, the Zanthoxylum pepper trees all over the mountains are hung with bright red fruits, forming a beautiful landscape. These peppercorns are not only attractive in appearance, but also of high quality, which is deeply loved by consumers.
In terms of market sales, Xunhua pepper has performed well, and due to the advantages of taste and quality, Xunhua pepper has been warmly sought after by consumers.
Whether it is a food lover who has a soft spot for spicy taste, or a consumer who pursues a high-quality life, Xunhua peppercorns are an excellent choice.
With its unique taste and high quality, Qinghai Xunhua pepper occupies a place in China's pepper market, thanks to the excellent local climatic conditions and rich soil resources, Xunhua pepper has been able to thrive and become a unique regional characteristics of the food.
The reason why Xunhua pepper is so authentic and full of numbness is that the local climate is very suitable for the growth of crops, in Qinghai, Xunhua is a rare area with a mild climate, where the summer is not hot, the winter is not cold, the sun is abundant, and the soil is full of nutrients. Therefore, Xunhua has the reputation of "Qinghai Little Jiangnan".
The local peppercorns grow very luxuriantly, and whenever the picking season comes in September, you can see that the mountains are full of bright red scenes, which is extremely festive. Moreover, this kind of pepper fruit is bright red, large particles, thick flesh and oily, and it tastes numb and has a strong aftertaste.
epilogue
These four peppercorns are very famous in the mainland, known for their taste and appearance, and are strongly sought after by consumers, which is endlessly evocative.
In addition to these four kinds of peppercorns, there are many well-known peppercorns in the mainland, which together add a different color to our lives, satisfying people's taste buds while also conveying profound cultural heritage.
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Information sources:
1, "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Shizhen
2. "Hanyuan pepper has reached more than 11 million mu and has become an important industry for increasing income and poverty alleviation" Ya'an Municipal People's Government
3. "Yongshan pepper has become a great cause of 100 million yuan output value" Yunnan Provincial Department of Commerce
4. "Hancheng Dahongpao Sichuan Pepper", State Administration for Market Regulation, State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China