Isn't the name very heavy on taste!
"Rizhao Xishi Tongue" is a rare shellfish product produced in the sea area of Lanshan, Rizhao City, Shandong Province. Because of some legends, and its unique shape and taste, it has come to such a name that makes people full of reverie.
Rizhao City is located in the transition zone between the north and the south of China, which has both the characteristics of humid air in the south and the characteristics of the four distinct seasons in the north, and is known as "the north of the south, the south of the north". On the 100 km of coastline in the territory, there are 64 km of high-quality sandy beaches. Rizhao air quality meets the national first-class standards, and the water quality of coastal waters meets the national first-class seawater standards, which has a unique ecological and environmental advantage.
In the 1960s, Chai Liqing, secretary of the party branch of the Lanshan Commune village in Rizhao County, went to Beijing to give Chairman Mao a "Western Tongue", which was deeply loved by Chairman Mao. Afterwards, Chairman Mao wrote a handwritten letter of thanks. "Xi Shi Tongue" also became famous because of this.
Rizhao Xishi tongue shell shape handsome, axe foot shape, flat like tongue, white as jade, the inner flesh shaped like tongue, more than an inch, milky white, the flesh is white and delicate, crisp and smooth, delicious taste, light and chic. In particular, it contains a variety of amino acids, which are very rich in nutrition, and have the effect of moisturizing the lungs and replenishing the yin, which is not reached by other shellfish.
Liang Shiqiu said in the article "Remembering Qingdao": "Xi Shi tongue not only tastes fresh, but the name is also wonderful, but we must spare no effort, remove the unsightly part, and specially take a small piece of its white and tender meat and cook it, so as to live up to its good name, otherwise it is close to Tang Tu Xi Shi." It is not advisable to fry and stir-fry in oil. Shunxing Lou is the best at cooking this flavor, far above the restaurants in Fujian and Zhejiang. ”
Many people agree with Mr. Liang Shiqiu's point of view: "It is not advisable to fry and stir-fry in oil. "The deliciousness of Xishi tongue is natural, and the best way to eat it should be to keep it original, and once fried in oil, it will interfere with its real delicious taste."
Xishi tongue production is not high, the price is expensive, coupled with the strict preparation of ingredients, the cost of a dish can be imagined, and therefore, it has become a must-eat famous food in Rizhao and even Shandong.
In 2011, Rizhao Xishi tongue was listed as a protected product of geographical indications of agricultural products in China.