Le'an County delicacies include Le'an molded fish, Le'an donkey meat, Le'an bamboo shoots, molded tofu, instant noodles, Le'an pumpkin cake, etc.
1. Le'an moldy fish: Le'an moldy fish is also called "Zhuangyuan fish". According to legend, it was named after Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is a traditional local delicacy in Le'an.
2. Le'an donkey meat: Le'an donkey meat is a local specialty dish in Le'an. It is made from pure and strong donkeys, using century-old soup and fresh water, and more than 20 kinds of aromatic natural seasonings.
Le'an County delicacies include Le'an molded fish, Le'an donkey meat, Le'an bamboo shoots, molded tofu, instant noodles, Le'an pumpkin cake, etc.
1. Le'an moldy fish: Le'an moldy fish is also called "Zhuangyuan fish". According to legend, it was named after Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is a traditional local delicacy in Le'an.
Dissect the abdominal viscera of the fish (some even cut off the fish head) and hang it upside down to dry, then cut it into pieces, add salt and mix well, wait for two or three days before mixing in chili powder, and put the pieces into a clean bottle one by one.
Add a little cooked vegetable oil, cover and seal, usually after 15 to 20 days, you can take it out and fry or steam it for consumption as needed.
Fry the moldy fish pieces in vegetable oil, add a little water, onion or garlic, fermented rice wine, and MSG, mix well, and bring to a boil before eating.
2. Le'an donkey meat: Le'an donkey meat is a local specialty dish in Le'an. It is made from pure and strong donkeys, using century-old soup and new water, and more than 20 kinds of aromatic natural seasonings.
The meat is bright in color, full of aroma, delicious and unique in flavor.
3. Le'an bamboo shoots: Le'an bamboo shoots, a specialty of Le'an County, Jiangxi Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products.
Le'an bamboo shoots are produced in the moist red soil and yellow soil woodlands of the southeastern mountainous areas such as Zhaoxie, Jinzhu, Nancun, and Gugang in Le'an County. They have a complete shape, uniform size, fresh and refreshing taste, natural fragrance, and rich nutrition. They can be used in various exquisite dishes.
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4. Molded tofu: People in Le'an generally have the habit of making their own molded tofu. They cut the tofu made from soybeans into small pieces and put it at a suitable temperature until it molds. Then dip it in the prepared seasonings (salt,
Chili powder, etc.) into a sealed jar, pour in sesame oil and soju, seal and store for about two weeks before use.
Compared with those made in other areas, Le'an mold tofu is more spicy, delicious and rich in flavor. It is deeply loved by local residents and visitors and has become one of the flavors of Le'an.
5. Pao noodle: Pao noodle is the most favorite breakfast for Fuzhou people. People in Le'an also like to eat pao noodle. It is crystal white high-quality rice noodles and poured into bone soup or duck soup that has been cooked for four or five hours.
As a soup base, it tastes extremely delicious.
6. Le'an Pumpkin Cake: Peel and remove the seeds from the pumpkin, steam it directly in a basket, take it out after steaming, mash it, then add glutinous rice flour, mix well, mix well, take an appropriate amount with your hands and roll it into a round shape with both palms.
Use the palm of your hand to beat it into a cake shape, and then put the prepared pumpkin cake in the sun to dry. When it is hard, you can eat it as you like. You can also eat it as a snack. It is usually used for cooking.
It is a very delicious dish to go with wine.