Speaking of traveling, in addition to enjoying the scenery and feeling the local customs, of course, we should also bring some local specialties back to share with friends and family. So what are the specialties of Ningxia? Editor MAIGOO sorted out the top ten specialties in Ningxia. These famous specialties include Ningxia Lycium barbarum, Yanchi licorice, Yanchi Ermao, He, Yanchitan mutton, Lingwu jujube, Zhongning Lycium barbarum, Liupanhuang, Yanchi daylily, Helan radish and so on. Let's have a look!
1, Lycium barbarum L.
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Lycium barbarum is a special product that people of all ethnic groups in Ningxia Hui and Han are proud of. Lycium barbarum is rich in carotene, vitamins, calcium, iron and other nutrients necessary for healthy eyes, so it has the function of improving eyesight, commonly known as "improving eyesight". Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is located in the hinterland of northwest inland plateau, which belongs to a typical continental semi-humid and semi-arid climate. The rainy season is mostly concentrated in June-September, with the characteristics of long winter cold, short summer heat, scarce rain and snow, dry climate, heavy sandstorm, cold in the south and warm in the north. Precipitation in Ningxia is more in the south and less in the north, mostly concentrated in summer. The unique climatic conditions are very suitable for the growth of Lycium barbarum.
2. licorice.
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch is produced in Wuzhong Yanchi, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. From the appearance, the red skin of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch is thin and yellow, the bone is heavy and full of powder, the rope is straight, and the cross section looks like a chrysanthemum heart. Its roots and rhizomes are a very important plant medicine. Clinically, Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch has the functions of invigorating spleen and benefiting qi, clearing away heat and toxic materials, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, relieving pain, and harmonizing various medicines. Glycyrrhrizae Radix extract can be used for treating tracheitis, pharyngitis, urethritis, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It can also be used to improve the taste of cigarettes, and can also be used in cosmetics to make toothpaste and washing liquid. It is an ideal natural soothing cleaner for oral cavity and respiratory tract. The waste residue from the production of glycyrrhizin or ammonium glycyrrhizinate can be used to make foam stabilizer for fire extinguishers.
3. Yanchi Ermao
Yanchi Ermao is produced in Yanchi, wuzhong, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Yanchitan sheep's fur is as white as jade, its hair is naturally curved, its wool fibers are delicate and soft, its flower spikes are vivid and beautiful, and it can be turned upside down vertically and horizontally, such as water waves rolling and snowflakes falling, and its shape is light and moving, luxurious and generous. Tan sheep's fur is white, long and wavy, forming beautiful flower patterns, and its fur is light and soft. The hair length of Tan sheep lamb is about 5.4cm at birth, and it can reach about 8cm 30 days after birth. At this time, the hair is long and tight, and the leather clothes made are not loose after wearing for a long time.
4. He Lan Yan
He Lan Yan is a distinctive traditional handicraft. Produced in Lanbao, Ningxia, the raw material is Helan stone. Helan stone is a very rare stone with uniform structure, fine texture and moderate hardness. What is carved with it has the advantages of printing ink, storing ink, caring hair and durability. The minerals that make up Helan stone are very fine, only a few tenths of hair, and they are particularly close to each other. On this delicate substrate, there are many hard quartz powder and iron mineral particles scattered evenly, just like "cemented carbide" embedded in Helan stone. His ink is fast, not stagnant, and durable. He uses a sealing machine to cover it, which is known as "three days of ink". It is as famous as the top stone in the world. This advantage is deeply loved by painters and painters.
5. Yanchitan mutton
Yanchitan mutton is produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The meat is tender, fresh and fishy, and it is recognized as high-quality mutton. The muscles are shiny and smooth, and the red color is even. The surface of the carcass is covered with a thin layer of white fat, which is evenly distributed. The muscle fibers are thin, and the fat tail in triangle or wedge shape is plump and smooth, and the tail tip is thin and round, reaching the hock joint and without fishy smell. The muscle fiber of Tan sheep mutton is fine, tender, juicy and easy to digest, and the fat content is moderate. The tail is in the shape of the Yangtze River Delta, plump and lubricated. After boiling instant-boiled mutton, the soup is clear and transparent, and the oil is caked on the surface. With the unique fragrance of Tan sheep, the fragrance is overflowing, so it is called "the fragrance inside and outside cook the meat".
6. Lingwu jujube
Wuchang jujube is a unique variety in lingwu city, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, with a long cultivation history and excellent varieties. The produced fresh fruit has delicious taste, crisp and juicy texture, white and green pulp, high edible rate and high nutritional value. Approved as the iconic product of chinese national geography. Neat size; Lingwu jujube is delicious, crisp, juicy, white and green, and the edible rate is 94.6%. Functional food and high nutritional value. Contains a variety of nutrients beneficial to the human body. It contains a lot of vitamin P, which has the functions of keeping capillaries unblocked and preventing the increase of fragility of blood vessel walls. It has curative effects on diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis, and is rich in nutrition and widely used, which is beneficial to human health. Jujube made of fresh dates, sweet and delicious, has a unique taste and is a good product during the Spring Festival.
7. Zhongning wolfberry
Zhongning Lycium barbarum, whose real name is Ning 'an Lycium barbarum, ranks first among the five treasures in Ningxia, and is named after its origin in Ning 'anbao, Zhongning County. Zhongning Lycium barbarum is a famous agricultural product, which is a valuable Chinese herbal medicine developed under the special environment of Ning 'anbao and inheriting the traditional experience of long-term utilization of wild Lycium barbarum in China. Zhongning has established 18 1 "Zhongning Lycium barbarum store" in 40 large and medium-sized cities across the country, and established solid Lycium barbarum sales channels and outlets in 136 large and medium-sized cities across the country. Dried Lycium barbarum and its processed products are exported to more than 30 countries and regions. "Zhongning Lycium barbarum" has become a well-known trademark in China, and has been rated as the most influential geographical indication in China, with a brand value of nearly 3 billion yuan, ranking 19 in the regional public brand value list of agricultural products in China.
8. Liupan Mountain Astragalus membranaceus
Liupan Mountain Astragalus membranaceus is produced in Longde County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The taproot is deep and long, about 30-80cm, with a diameter of 1.5-3cm. The upper end is thick, rod-shaped, slightly woody and light brown. Astragalus membranaceus is an authentic Chinese herbal medicine in Longde county, which can be used as both medicine and food. Has the effects of invigorating qi, invigorating yang, consolidating exterior surface, stopping sweating, promoting diuresis, relieving swelling, strengthening heart, protecting myocardium and lowering blood pressure. Has the functions of prolonging cell life and delaying cell aging; The main products of Radix Astragali in Longde County are Radix Astragali decoction pieces and Radix Astragali health products.
9. Day lily in Yanchi
Produced in Wuzhong Yanchi, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Day lily in Yanchi is longer than similar products 1. 2cm, thick petals, clear stripes, brown color, dark yellow mouth, oil-free, thick and uniform stripes, rich flavor, fragrant food, fresh and smooth, high nutritional value, is regarded as "the treasure of the table." Day lily in Yanchi is fragrant and refreshing, with fresh and tender taste and rich nutrition. Protein content12.1%-12.6% and calcium content 0.35%-0.4 1% are essential nutrients for human body. Day lily in Yanchi is sweet and cool, and has the effects of stopping bleeding, diminishing inflammation, clearing away heat, promoting diuresis, promoting digestion, improving eyesight and calming the nerves. It can be used as a tonic after illness or postpartum.
10, Helan snail dish
Helan snail food is produced in Helan, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Helan turnip is shaped like mint, with four sides of stem and a plant height of about 60 cm. Fruit nutlets, one seed, endosperm-free, black, oval or oblong, containing about 250 nuts per 500 grams. The edible part of Spiraea Helan is underground tuber, which has crisp meat, no fiber and good flavor. It is a treasure in pickles. Every 100g tuber contains 5.5g of protein, 20.3g of carbohydrate, 0.3g of fat, and a variety of minerals, vitamins and choline, which has high nutritional value.
1 1, Dingbei celery
Dingbei celery is produced in Helan, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The lateral roots grow fast and developed, the leaves are erect, the petiole is long and fat, 3-4 cm wide, and most of them are crystalline. Per100g celery contains 94g of water, 0.7g of crude fiber and 6mg of vitamin C. Its color is yellow-green, its meat is fresh and tender, its taste is crisp and its fiber content is low. In 2005, Duan Jinguo, a large vegetable distributor in this village, took the lead in establishing the celery production and marketing cooperative in Changxin Township, Helan County. On the basis of retail business, cooperatives rely on science and technology and take the market as the guide, and implement "unified seed supply, unified management and unified sales", which effectively improves the degree of organization of vegetable farmers entering the market.
12, Buckwheat in Yanchi
Buckwheat in Yanchi is produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Buckwheat granules are brown or black triangles. Sweet and cool, it contains vitamin P, protein, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, zinc and other minerals. Buckwheat noodles, fried buckwheat noodles, cat ears, chopped buckwheat noodles, etc. In addition, home-made pickles and minced mutton of Yanchitan sheep have unique flavor and smooth taste, which can relieve summer heat and quench thirst, making buckwheat series products deeply loved by consumers in Yanchi and surrounding areas. Buckwheat itself has many functions such as reducing blood fat, preventing venous sclerosis and improving cardiovascular function.
13, Tongxin jujube
Tongxin jujube is produced in Dagouyan, Wangtuan Town, Tongxin County, wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Concentric jujube has strong potential, round crown, open posture, strong branches and strong dryness. The trunk is grayish brown and the epidermis splits longitudinally. The cracks are shallow and easy to peel off. 1 2-year-old branches are grayish brown. The lenticels are large and dense. Gray, protruding, with long thorns. Jujube rootstocks are large and conical, 1 ~ 6, generally 2 ~ 3, and each jujube has 9 ~ 18 leaves, and most of the fruits are concentrated in the middle. The leaves are 65 mm long, 34 mm wide and dark green.
Gentiana macrophylla 14 in Liupanshan
Gentiana macrophylla in Liupanshan is produced in Longde County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The plant height is 40-60 cm, the taproot is thick and conical, the upper part is thick and the lower part is thin, the twist is not straight, the surface has longitudinal wrinkles with longitudinal twist, the length is 10-30 cm, the diameter is 1-3 cm, there are a few branches, the surface is brown or grayish yellow, and the taste is bitter. The content of Gentiana macrophylla extract in Liupanshan is 29. 1-29.8%, and the content of gentiopicroside is 4. 1-4.6%. At present, the artificial planting of Gentiana macrophylla in Longde County of Ningxia has been basically successful, and Ningxia will gradually have artificially planted medicinal materials for medicinal purposes; Gentiana macrophylla has the effects of lowering blood pressure, slowing heart rate, resisting inflammation and relieving pain.
15, the wine at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain
"Helan Donglu Wine" is a kind of wine brewed by self-produced high-quality grapes in Helan Donglu, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The wine at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain is highly respected for its unique natural resources, long brewing tradition, modern management mode and brewing technology. White wine is almost colorless, yellowish with green, shallow grass yellow, grass yellow and golden yellow. Red wine is deep purple, deep red and deep ruby red. The eastern foot of Helan Mountain is located in the "golden zone" of grape cultivation in the world. Located in the central arid climate zone, it belongs to a typical continental climate. It is a three-stage alluvial fan, and the parent rock of the soil is mainly alluvial, which is very suitable for the growth of grapes.