What are the specialties in Hanchuan, Hubei?

Hanchuan, located in the middle of Hubei Province, in the hinterland of Jianghan Plain, in the lower reaches of the Han River, adjacent to the provincial capital Wuhan, is named after the Han River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, runs through the whole territory. China is a rapidly rising inland emerging city.

Hanchuan is rich in resources and fertile land, and is known as the "Pearl of Jianghan" and the "Land of Fish and Rice" in Jianghan Plain.

Hanchuan has a long history and rich natural resources, producing many famous specialties and snacks.

1, lotus seeds in Diaocha Lake

Lotus seeds from Diaocha Lake in Hanchuan are a specialty of Hanchuan, mainly produced in Diaocha Lake area in Hanchuan City.

The lotus seeds in Diaocha Lake are full in granules, tender in meat, rich in nutrition, fragrant and delicious, and have the functions of tonifying kidney, nourishing heart and solidifying essence, and have both edible and medicinal values.

Lotus plumule can also clear away heat and nourish yin, and relieve annoyance.

Diaocha Lake lotus seed rice is sold all over the world, also known as "Chinese lotus" (seed) exported to Hong Kong and exported to Southeast Asia.

2. Horse and selenium-enriched lotus root

"Horse brand" selenium-enriched lotus root is a pollution-free green agricultural product registered by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. The main producing area is Mache Town, which is known as the "hometown of lotus roots" in Hanchuan City.

The paddy fields, lakes, ponds, ditches and swamps in this area are very rich in resources, and the soil is pure and pollution-free, and the soil is rich in selenium, an indispensable trace element for human body. Coupled with the nutritional value and medicinal value of lotus root itself, Mahe brand selenium-enriched lotus root is an indispensable health food in people's lives.

Eat lotus root all year round, and collect 55 selenium-enriched lotus root recipes, which are quite distinctive.

3. Two Rivers and Three Rivers

When foreign guests come to Hanchuan, they all like to eat "two rivers and three steams".

No wonder, "two rivers and three streams" has a long history and enjoys a high reputation.

When the "two rivers and three streams" originated is still inconclusive, but it must be related to Hanchuan being a water town.

4. lotus moon cake

Lotus Moon Crisp is a good flavor in Hanchuan, Hubei Province. People should prepare it when visiting relatives and friends during the holidays.

5.sesame sugar and rice wine

Sesame sugar has a long history. It is said that Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin once ate it and praised it, so it became a royal tribute.

Later, it was copied all over the country, but the taste was not as good as that of local products. Only by boiling sugar with "dragon spit water" in the Chenghuangtan outside the west gate of Chengguan can we make top-grade sesame candy.

Maltose, as the main raw material, has the function of moistening lung and relieving asthma, and can relieve the condition of patients with bronchitis, asthma and other diseases.

Rice wine is a famous local food with a history of thousands of years. It is made of high-quality glutinous rice produced in Xiaogan and fermented by Fengwo distiller's yeast inherited from history. Rice wine is white as jade, fragrant, sweet and refreshing, thin and not flowing, and it warms the stomach after drinking, with endless aftertaste.

1958, * * * tasted rice wine during an inspection tour in Hubei, praising "good wine and beauty".