Lingchuan dog meat has a long history and rich cultural connotations. According to research, it began in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Dog meat is delicious and nutritious. It has great tonic effects such as nourishing yin, nourishing the kidneys, dispelling cold, and strengthening the stomach. It is especially best eaten from early autumn to late spring. Lingchuan's dog meat cooking process is unique, and it is very particular about selecting the dog, killing the dog, cutting the dog, cooking and tasting the dog meat. After eating, the lingering fragrance fills the mouth and the body feels comfortable. It makes people never tire of eating it and has endless aftertaste. (Guilin)

Dog meat, also known as ground sheep, is a traditional delicacy in Guilin and remains popular. Lingchuan County in northern Guangxi is particularly famous for its cooking. ....

Also known as ground sheep, it is a traditional famous food in Guilin and continues to be popular. For dog meat, yellow dog is the top, white dog is the second, and black dog is the bottom. There are also many ways to eat it. It can be stewed, braised, served cold in summer, and hot pot in winter. There is also wax dog meat, which is available in spring and summer. It is soft and sweet, and is a delicious dish with wine. Dog meat has warming and nourishing effects. Lingchuan County in northern Guangxi is particularly famous for its cooking.

Lingchuan people love to eat dog meat. Since ancient times, there has been a folk saying that "a good dog cannot be better than Lingchuan". In Lingchuan, particularly good friends were called "dog meat friends", similar to the title of "iron buddies" in the north. Later, they were simply called "dog meat friends" and even the word "friend" was omitted. In rural areas, in autumn and winter, people gather to build kilns to burn lime, carry stones to build weirs and dams, and build beams on houses. Dogs are usually killed to celebrate the start and completion of construction. When a friend comes from afar, it is the highest courtesy to kill a dog to entertain him.

There is such an allusion among the people in Lingchuan: "Seven don't wait for one". It is said that a long time ago, 8 people went to the provincial capital to take the exam. After 7 of them came out, they went to find a place to have a drink. As a result, they found a Lingchuan dog meat stall and were attracted by the boiled dog meat flowing out. The aroma aroused my appetite, so I sent someone back to the examination room to urge another examiner who was still taking the exam, but that examiner was still taking the exam slowly. These seven examiners couldn't bear it anymore and couldn't care about their gentlemanly demeanor. It’s better to taste it first. People in Lingchuan usually enjoy eating dog meat when gathering with relatives and friends, building weirs and dams every year, burning lime in winter, and lifting anchors. They are as elegant as entertaining new officials. When "friends come from afar", they also "kill dogs" to show their respect. , so there is a saying in Lingchuan and even in the Guilin area that "a good dog cannot survive in Lingchuan". In recent years, the dog meat business has been particularly booming. In Lingchuan County, which has less than 30,000 people, there are more than 40 dog meat restaurants. In Guilin City, which is only 20 kilometers away from Lingchuan, new dog meat restaurants can also be found in the streets and alleys. , and all have eye-catching signs of "Lingchuan Dog Meat". People in Lingchuan eat dog meat, and they are very particular about how to select, kill, cook and eat the dogs.

How to taste Lingchuan dog meat? There are also things to pay attention to when tasting dog meat. Authentic dog meat must be eaten in an authentic way, otherwise the authentic dog meat will become unauthentic. For example, when some people taste the dog meat, they turn on the gas fire very high as soon as the dog meat is served, so that the dog meat in the pot is quickly burnt, and even a bitter smell of burnt smell appears. The taster is eager to mix the boiling water into the pot, turn left and right After turning it over, all the smell of dog meat was removed. What you ate was the smell of burnt fresh meat residue. It was disgusting to eat. Eating dog meat is not about choosing between fat and thin. The main thing is to taste the original flavor. When eating, use a small iron pot and a small shovel, burn a small gas fire, stir while eating, sprinkle a small amount of pepper, and the dog meat will jump in the pot. When there is oil in the pot, scoop it out and put it in a bowl. Do not burn the dog meat, let alone pour water or tofu and sauerkraut into the pot. Only stop and turn off the heat. Don't rush to put the tofu and sauerkraut in. When three-quarters of the dog meat is eaten, shovel the rest to the side of the pot, then pour the tofu and sauerkraut into the pot and stir in the oil. Stir-fry the sauerkraut in advance and mix with a little salt. Drain the water from the tofu and mix it into the pot. After it is heated through, add two or three small pieces of fermented bean curd. The taste is excellent and the greasy smell of dog meat is also eliminated. Next Eating the leftover dog meat will be even more enjoyable. Finally, add Guilin rice noodles and mix it together to create a comprehensive gourmet flavor that will make you want to eat it again.