Guangxi is my ancestral home, and it is also a province that integrates multiple ethnic cultures. There is a lot of cuisine here, and some of the representative dishes are very popular. The following are some of the most representative delicacies in Guangxi:
Guilin rice noodles
Guilin rice noodles are a classic dish in Guangxi. It is characterized by its tenderness, smoothness and fragrant taste, and is deeply loved by diners. Guilin rice noodles are also very easy to make. You only need to soak fresh rice, grind it into rice paste, drain it with a cloth bag, and then put the rice paste into a pot and steam it. In terms of ingredients, different ingredients such as pork, tofu skin, fungus, peanuts, etc. are usually added to increase the taste and nutrition.
Guangxi Rice Noodle Pork
Guangxi Rice Noodle Pork is a traditional delicacy made with pork and rice noodles as the main raw materials. It is characterized by soft meat, tender rice noodles, delicious soup, and endless aftertaste. Usually, rice noodle meat is made from lean meat and pork belly, which is cut into small pieces, then added with onion, ginger, cooking wine and other seasonings, and simmered for several hours until the meat becomes soft. Finally, add rice noodles and coriander, and you can taste the authentic Guangxi rice noodles and meat.
Pho rice noodles
Pho rice noodles is another very famous delicacy in Guangxi and one of the traditional characteristics of Guangxi. It is characterized by a soft texture, fragrant taste, and is easy to mix with other ingredients. Pho is usually made from rice pulp that is ground into rice and then steamed in a pot. Finally, the steamed rice noodles and fried shredded pork, shrimps, bean sprouts and other seasonings are mixed together, and an appropriate amount of chili, soy sauce and other seasonings are added, and a bowl of spicy and delicious rice noodles is ready.
Five-color Guilin Bait
Five-color Guilin Bait is a famous snack in Guilin, Guangxi. It consists of five different colors of bait skin and fillings, namely red sausage, yellow enoki mushroom, white large intestine, green vegetables and black fungus. The production process of five-color Guilin bait is very complicated and requires the use of many different ingredients and seasonings. But once it's made, this snack makes a big impression.
Sour Bamboo Shoot Fish
Sour Bamboo Shoot Fish is a very popular dish in Guangxi. It usually consists of river fish, pickled bamboo shoots, pepper, ginger and other ingredients. During the cooking process, adding an appropriate amount of vinegar gives the entire dish a spicy and sour taste. The preparation of sour bamboo shoot fish requires certain cooking skills and experience, but as long as you master the skills, you can easily make this delicious dish.
Grilled Fish with Shacha
Grilled Fish with Shacha is a special dish in Nanning, Guangxi. It consists of fresh carp, sand tea sauce, minced garlic and other seasonings, and is grilled over charcoal fire. The characteristics of Shacha grilled fish are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, spicy and delicious, very suitable for enjoying with family and friends.
Snail noodles
Snail noodles are another traditional delicacy in Nanning, Guangxi, and one of the most famous snacks in Guangxi. It consists of snails, rice noodles, tofu skin, chopped peanuts, coriander and other ingredients, and features rich chili, soy sauce and other seasonings. Snail noodles are rich in taste, spicy and refreshing, and are a favorite snack among Guangxi people.
In general, Guangxi’s food culture is very rich and colorful. The food here is not only very popular locally, but more and more people are paying attention to Guangxi food. The delicacies listed above are not only representative dishes of Guangxi, but also cultural symbols that Guangxi people are proud of.
Guilin Rice Noodles
Snail Noodles