The delicacies of Jinghe County include Huang Mibao, raisins, Jinghe County watermelon, pilaf, sauced meat buns, etc.
1. Huangmibao: Huangmibao is a medium-late maturing variety with a growth period of about 110 days and a fruit development period of 50 days. The average weight of a single melon is 4.5 kilograms. The fruit is oval and the stem does not fall off. The fruit surface is yellow, covered with green stripes, with medium-to-thick reticulation and densely distributed throughout the melon. The flesh is orange-red, 4.5 cm thick, crispy and hard, and resistant to storage and transportation.
2. Raisins: Grapes have a sweet and flat taste, which makes people fat and healthy, and can withstand hunger and wind and cold. Raisins are one of Xinjiang’s characteristic foods. Nutritional effects: Raisins are very rich in iron and calcium. They are a good tonic for children, women and those with frail anemia. They can replenish blood, warm the kidneys, and treat anemia and thrombocytopenia.
3. Jinghe County watermelon: Jinghe County was once famous for its large watermelon production. Eight farms in the county planted 1,000 acres of "Early Gold" melons in the form of "anti-renting and subcontracting". Now on the market, it is exported to Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other places. Bajiahu Farm currently has more than 40,000 acres of cultivated land, nearly 25,000 acres of which are extremely suitable for growing watermelons, and 15,000 acres of which are suitable for the development of "global red" grapes, etc. Fruit growing project.
4. Pilaf: The main raw materials of pilaf are rice, mutton, carrots, onions and clear oil. Chop the bone-in fat mutton into small pieces and fry them in clear oil; add onions, carrots, cumin ( Fennel condiment, scientific name is Fennel); at the end of frying, add clear oil and salt, pour in rice and simmer until cooked. The pilaf that comes out is shiny, delicious and fragrant. Delicious taste; rich in nutrients. The fragrant smell is enough to make your mouth water. The Uyghur people traditionally eat pilaf. After the guests wash their hands, they sit around on the kang with a clean tablecloth spread in the middle. After the pilaf is served on a plate, the guests eat directly with their hands, hence the name pilaf.
5. Sauce Pork Buns: Sauce Pork Buns are a dish made from pork and noodles. It's a delicious snack. The taste is salty and sweet, and the preparation is simple, suitable for all ages.