Exploring Guilin Cuisine - Discovering the Secrets of Deliciousness

Embarking on a journey to explore Guilin cuisine is like starting a mysterious treasure - hunting trip, with countless secrets of deliciousness waiting to be uncovered. When you walk into a Guilin rice noodle shop, you can discover the secrets of rice noodles. Those seemingly ordinary rice noodles are actually made from high - quality rice through multiple fine processes, resulting in a smooth and chewy texture. The rich, fresh and fragrant soup is carefully simmered by the master for several hours with ingredients such as beef bones and pork, and the unique ratio of spices is the key. The collocation of side dishes also has hidden mysteries. The marinated beef is mellow, the pickled cowpeas are appetizing, and the peanuts are crispy. They blend perfectly with the rice noodles and the soup, creating this classic dish.

Walking into a local restaurant, the secrets of Guilin stuffed snails are revealed. The snails need to be fresh and plump ones from the Lijiang River Basin. The snail meat is chopped and mixed with pork, scallions, spices, etc., and then stuffed back into the snail shells and stewed. During the stewing process, the snails absorb the fragrance of the filling, and the filling also integrates the freshness of the snails. The unique cooking method creates a unique flavor. Guilin Lipu taro also has its secrets of deliciousness. Lipu taro grows in the unique soil environment of Guilin, is rich in various nutrients, and is soft, glutinous and sweet after being steamed. When making Lipu Taro and Braised Pork, Lipu taro absorbs the oil fragrance of streaky pork, and the streaky pork adds the aroma of taro. The combination of savory and sweet flavors lingers in the mouth. Behind each Guilin cuisine, there are secrets of ingredient selection, cooking techniques, etc., waiting for you to discover one by one in the exploration.