Zitong County, located in the northeast of Mianyang City, belongs to Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, and has the reputation of "the land with suitable grains and abundant forests and silkworms". Zitong, named after "purple forest in the east and water in the west", is known as a bright pearl on the ancient Shu road, with natural barrier of Jianmen in the northwest and splendid scenery of Tianfu in the southwest.
Zitong has a long history and profound foundation. The land of victory is Heng Chang. Zitong Wenchang has a profound cultural heritage, with Confucius in the north and Wenchang in the south. Qiqushan Temple is known as the ancestral home of Wenchang and the birthplace of Chinese Wenchang culture. It has a history of more than 2300 years since Qin Xiang founded the county in 285 BC. In this land, Wenchang culture, red culture, Han and Tang culture, Three Kingdoms culture, folk culture, Chinese medicine culture and food culture are colorful.
Brief Introduction of Special Cuisine in Zitong County
1, Zitong shortbread
Zitong shortbread, also known as "thin shortcake" or "tribute cake", is known as the first of Zitong's "three unique" local traditional snacks. Zitong shortbread is shaped like a full moon, light yellow, crisp and delicate on the surface, with a long aftertaste, elegant and quiet, suitable for all ages, and will not make people feel bored.
2. Zitong tablet powder
Zitong Tablet Powder originated in the Tang Dynasty and is a unique local flavor food. It is a treasure in the local flavor of Zitong, Mianyang, and was once the royal meal in the court.
3. Zitong mosaic bowl
Zitong mosaic bowl, as a local specialty, will definitely appear when entertaining distinguished guests. The materials for setting bowls are usually fixed, including eggs, bean powder, tofu, meat stuffing and so on. The bottom materials are fungus, yellow flowers, bean skin, crispy meat and seasonal vegetables. In the production process, the egg white and yolk will be steamed separately, showing bright yellow and white, beautiful in shape and moist and delicious in taste.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zitong County