Xia Ji gong yuan

Xiaji Gongyuan is a specialty of Xiaji Town in maoji Experimental Zone, Huainan City, Anhui Province. Xiaji Gongyuan is white as jade, smooth and tender at the entrance, fragrant and mellow, with a long aftertaste. Its shape is round, it is long when it is clamped with chopsticks, and it is round and not rotten when it is put down. Can be steamed, fried, soup, microwave cooking, simple and convenient. Xia Ji Gong Yuan originated from a chef in Xi Liu during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. When preparing meals for the imperial court, he made many dishes that were not to his liking. So he chopped the pork with a knife and mixed it with ingredients. Make a circle out of dough. Boil in water, steam on the stove for a few minutes and take it out. Blended with balsamic vinegar and sesame oil for consumption. The children said that they were full of praise after eating. They recommended this dish to Emperor Zhu Yijun. The emperor praised it after eating and named it Gongyuan. Gongyuan is spread among the people, and the common people regard it as auspicious and happy family reunion. It has become an indispensable delicacy to entertain guests at ordinary times. There is a saying among the local people that "the tribute of folk food is round, the formula is unique and nutritious, and one product is unforgettable". The main formula of Gongyuan: fine flour, starch, fresh pork, pure chicken soup, scallion, ginger, refined salt and egg white, which are refined through many processes such as frying, chopping, rolling and retting. Its color is as white as jade, the entrance is smooth and tender, fragrant and mellow, and the aftertaste is long. Its shape is round, it is long when it is clamped with chopsticks, and it is round and not rotten when it is put down. Can be steamed, fried, soup, microwave cooking, simple and convenient. Products are sold all over the country, praised by consumers and in short supply. There are many kinds of tribute balls, including pork tribute balls, fish tribute balls, beef tribute balls, mutton tribute balls, shepherd's purse tribute balls and mung bean dumplings. Xiaji brand tribute yuan not only maintains the traditional flavor, but also has the characteristics of safety and hygiene. In 2003, it was awarded as "Anhui Market Quality Assured Product" and the Excellent Exhibit Award at Wuhu International Tourism Expo in China in 2003. In 2004, it was awarded as "Huainan Famous Trademark" and "Integrity Management Unit" by Huainan Industrial and Commercial Bureau, and was awarded Huainan Local Famous Snacks by Huainan Catering (Cooking) Industry Association in 2005. In 2006, the enterprise passed the ISO-9001: 2000 international management system certification. In 2007, it was awarded "Huainan Famous Products" by Huainan Municipal People's Government, Anhui Famous Snacks by Anhui Cuisine Association in 2008, and one of the "Top Ten Famous Dishes in Huainan" by Huainan citizens, catering enterprises and culinary experts in 2008. In 2009, it was awarded as "Famous Trademark of Anhui Province" by Anhui Administration for Industry and Commerce.
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