Niu Huanxi, a modern word that appears in common names in Guangdong and also appears in Hong Kong and Taiwan movies, refers to the genitals of cows. Niu Huanxi is a dish that is stir-fried with cow's private parts (also pronounced "niu 骪" or "hi" in Cantonese) and other ingredients. Representative dishes such as the fried beef with soy sauce are very popular among diners.
The details are as follows:
1. Taste characteristics
Niu Huanxi itself is very refreshing and tasteless, and the degree of refreshing is stronger than that of pig intestines. It is very delicious when stir-fried with the strong flavor of salty pickled cabbage. In Baise, Yulin, Guilin, Liuzhou and other places, it is very common to use cattle to cook dishes. The fried beef Huanxi is very popular. After adding soy sauce, green onions and garlic and stir-frying, the strong sauce flavor accompanies the beef Huanxi, making it extra crispy. What the cow enjoys eating is its chewy texture. [2]
2. Food culture
Just as eating pangolin represents power, eating cows with joy represents wealth and dignity. After all, things are rare and valuable, and making a plate of cattle to make people happy is a technical job. Because of this, Niu Huanxi often appears at dinner tables entertaining distinguished guests. At this time, Niu Huanxi is not just a food but a feeling. ?
3. The origin of the name. The name of the dish "Niu Huanxi" seems to be elegant and confusing, but after knowing the truth, it feels like it is really dirty. Why is the genitals of cows called "Niu Huanxi"? It is said that bulls like it when they see it... But Niu Huanxi is known to people. It is said that it is because of the movie "Pulp Comedy", in which the sentence "How many cows have I killed" Only a cow can cook you a dish of beef!" It's impressive.