Xiajin specialty silver noodles, also known as dragon and phoenix noodles, were originally the ancestral noodles of the Zhang family in Zhangji Village, Leiji Township, and have a history of more than 200 years. The silver noodles are made from the finest fine flour, with more than ten kinds of seasonings. The noodles are hand-rolled as thin as paper and cut into thin strips to become the silver noodles. If you cut it crosswise again, you will find Pearl Qi. The silver noodles and pearl noodles will not become rotten after being cooked for a long time, and will not stick to each other. They will still be like silver noodles and broken jade, crystal clear. The food is soft, greasy, smooth and tough. If it is paired with sesame sauce, fried sauce, shredded pork, vinegar, garlic and other condiments, it will have a unique flavor. There are now more than ten manufacturers in the county. Among them, the "Piaoqi" brand pearl pearls and silver noodles produced by China-run Xiajin Pearl Factory are authentic products with excellent material selection and unique flavor. They are the best of similar products. Nowadays, on the basis of traditional craftsmanship, modern methods are used to produce it. Its taste is particularly good, its nutritional ingredients are richer, and its output is increasing day by day. After Mr. Pu Jie tasted it, he happily wrote a poem praising it: The old tree sprouts new branches, and the silver blooms are wonderful flowers. If you don't eat pearls, you are worthy of being called a gourmet.
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In order to govern the world and observe the people's sentiments, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty once "six flights to the first place to control, and provincial officials to ask about customs", which is what is called "Qianlong's six trips to the south of the Yangtze River".
On one occasion, a military expedition to the south returned to the capital via the canal waterway. Due to the fatigue of the journey and the lack of acclimatization, the appetite was whetted. Local officials along the way heard about this and all offered local delicacies. Your Majesty, to invite favor. However, Emperor Qianlong always had no appetite and didn't want to use it.
Later, the "dragon boat" arrived at Xiajin County, Shandong Province. Jin Yingdou, the magistrate of Xiajin County, led his officials to wait for the dragon boat on the bank of the canal. When he learned that "the dragon's body was not in good condition", he fearfully brought the local specialties and delicacies. -- Presented by "Zhen Zhenqi". This pearl chess piece is a specialty of Xiajin. It is made of fine flour, egg white, and a variety of condiments. "It is as white as rice and as beautiful as the eyes of a phoenix. It is really whiter than jade chips and as crystal clear as a pearl." In addition, due to the exquisite cooking skills, Emperor Qianlong's appetite greatly increased after eating it. So he summoned Jin Yingdou, the magistrate of Xiajin County, to inquire about the situation of Pearl Chess in detail, and "given him a poetry fan". (See the Qianlong version of "Xiajin County Chronicles* Volume 1") Jin Yingdou felt grateful for Dai Tianen, so he detailed the making and cooking techniques of the pearl chess into a memorial to the emperor. After Emperor Qianlong read it, he was filled with admiration and was delighted with "Long Yan", so he took a red pen and changed the word "chess" next to "wood" in "Pearl Chess" to "king", and added an imperial comment saying, "Jade Ji Phoenix". Eyes are the food of kings."
Later, people followed the tradition and changed the name "Pearl Chess" to "Pearl Chess". From this, this Pearl Qi got another elegant title - "Phoenix Eyes Jade Qi".
From then on, Emperor Qianlong ordered Xiajin County to make 600 kilograms of pearls every year and present them to the palace for royal meals. It was custom-made, and Xiajin County continues to offer it every year.