Rice

Located on the south bank of Zhuoshui River, Ruitian is an alluvial of the Xuoshui River basin and is the only plain in Lugu Township. The land is fertile and has the name of the deer valley barn. This is the origin of the Luguliang quality rice.

The muddy water creek soil is a slate alluvial soil, rich in natural ingredients, strong in water retention and good in gas permeability. Therefore, the rice produced in this area is full of ears, crystal clear, and tastes excellent. It is the best in rice. Moreover, due to the lack of pollution in this area, the cultivated rice rice Q is soft and fragrant, so it is quite popular among consumers.

In the early days, the fields were planted with rice, the area of ​​cultivation was large, and the output was also large. Therefore, in addition to being used by the villagers, it can also supply the needs of neighboring towns and villages. Nowadays, most of the farmers have planted tea trees in the fields, so the area of ​​farming has dropped sharply. The current production is only for the convenience of the villagers, and it is no longer available for sale. Recently, the Lugu Township Farmers Association is planning to rehabilitate the crops and actively encourage farmers to farm, hoping to grow good quality rice in large numbers, so as to avoid consumers' shackles.

Generally, the white rice packaged is difficult to distinguish the quality of the product, which often causes troubles for consumers to purchase. Ruitian Liang quality rice is beautifully packaged, and the rice bag is printed with the logo of good quality rice. Therefore, it is easy to buy and has good reputation. It is a popular rice in the rice market. Today, the quality of life of the Chinese people has increased, and the food consumption has changed from "eat enough" to "eat well" in the past.

Mountain celery

The valley of Lugu Township is surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery. It will be found that the fields are covered with verdant green vegetables. This is the mountain celery.

The mountain celery belongs to the wild dish, also known as the leaf hibiscus, or the duck celery. It is a perennial herb. It has white flowers in the summer and can be eaten with stems and leaves. It grows in the shady mountainous area above 800 meters above sea level, and the main producing area is in the deep pit of He Ya and the bottom of the phoenix. The regeneration ability is strong, the whole plant and the leaves are green, the stem ends are round and hollow, the leaves are scattered independently, the petioles are soft and tender, the whole plant is stronger than ordinary celery, rich in fiber, containing vitamins A, C, iron, and eating often can prevent anemia, Cold, eliminate vascular obstruction, prevent high blood pressure, help digestion.

The mountain celery has a spicy flavor, no pests and diseases, no spray pesticides, and is a clean and hygienic vegetable like bamboo shoots. After cooking, it is delicious. Celery shredded pork, celery crisp, jade salad, fried celery rolls, etc. are famous dishes of various restaurants, and are also famous products of Deer Valley.

Mengzong bamboo shoots

Su Dongpo once said: "You can't eat without meat, you can't live without bamboo, no meat is thin, and no bamboo is popular." It can be seen that bamboo can cultivate humanity and change people's temperament. Deer Valley is such a temperamental place. Apart from the tea gardens, there are more bamboo forests. The bamboos in this town have Guizhu, Mazhu, Green Bamboo and Mengzong Bamboo. Local Mengzong Bamboo is famous. The county's bamboo shoot production ranks fifth in the country, and its main producing areas are in Lugu and Zhushan.

Every year from March to May is the prolific period of the bamboo shoots. The growth rate is extremely fast. The "spring shoots after the rain" is the meaning and full of vitality. If you pass by the stream, you will often see thin, long bundles of bamboo shoots on the roadside, that is the bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots are thin, long and crispy, cut into small pieces after shelling, and then add some pork and dried plums to cook together with water to make a delicious dish.

Mazhu bamboo shoots are abundant in July and September. They are black and multi-fluff, and are the most outstanding among all bamboo families. Its growth rate is faster, "one day can be half a foot long", and the bamboo shoots are divided into two types of food and processing. Edible bamboo shoots, bamboo shoots are delicious; processed bamboo shoots are older than edible bamboo shoots, and have the bitter taste of summer bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots, bamboo shoots, dried bamboo shoots, pickled bamboo shoots and bamboo shoots can be made into various recipes. Such as bamboo shoots fish soup, bamboo shoots fried pork belly, garlic sauce bamboo shoots, sauce bamboo shoots duck soup, sauce bamboo shoots, crisp bamboo shoot soup, braised bamboo shoots, dried bamboo shoots and other delicious dishes.

Almost at the same time as the bamboo shoots, the bamboo shoots are green bamboo shoots. After the bamboo shoots are dug out, they are washed and shelled, then placed in the refrigerator. When they are eaten, they are peeled off and diced, squeezed with salad, fresh and delicious. Crisp and juicy, it is a famous dish that cools down the fire in summer.

After October of the lunar calendar, it is the abundance period of Mengzong bamboo shoots, and it is the highest economic price among bamboo shoots. It is a cold-type plant and is divided into two types: winter bamboo shoots and spring bamboo shoots. The winter bamboo shoots grow under the surface of the earth. After excavation, the bamboo shoots are covered with a layer of golden yellow fluff, and the color is golden and bright, which is different from ordinary bamboo shoots. The cooking method is also different, and the taste is unique. Especially the winter bamboo shoot hot pot is the signature dish of Deer Valley. The spring bamboo shoots grow after the spring, the case is dark brown and has acupuncture-like fluff, which grows faster than the winter bamboo shoots. Although the taste after cooking is inferior to that of the winter bamboo shoots, it still has a crisp and sweet taste. No wonder some people say that the spring bamboo shoots are as good as fruits. eat".

The winter bamboo shoot, also known as Mengzong bamboo shoots, is produced in the mountainous area of ​​1,000 meters above sea level in Lugu Township. It is an extensive crop with a production area of ​​about 2,500 hectares. It is called winter bamboo shoots during the winter and spring bamboo shoots during the spring. The winter bamboo shoots grow underground and must be dug out with steamed bread. It is a clean and hygienic vegetable without pests and diseases.

The winter bamboo shoots are fragrant and rich in fiber, iron and heat to help digestion, promote appetite, prevent obesity and beauty. In the winter, winter bamboo shoots are a favorite dish for everyone. Winter bamboo shoots and mountain celery can be said to be the two major mountains in Lugu Township.

Planting area of ​​2,800 hectares, annual output of 1,455 metric tons accounted for more than half of the province, bamboo shoots are rich in vitamins and low calorie fiber food is the most suitable health food for modern people.

Tea plum

Chamo is a specialty produced by Lugu Township in recent years. It has been very popular since its launch and has become one of the specialty products of Deer Valley. Its sweet taste, with tea leaves, can thirst.

Tea plum is processed by green plum, and then blended into oolong tea juice, sugar, salt, licorice, natural synthetic spices, etc. It is an alkaline food, which can neutralize acidic foods such as fish and starch. health.

Trout

The squid has the reputation of being the supreme fish. It is suitable for growth below 18 °C, it is not polluted in neutral water, and the water source needs to be abundant. So in the Republic of China in 59 years, some people were farming in Beishuixi and Yagu. Catfish farming is not easy, and the current fish eggs are supplied by Japan.

The carp fish body has no pollution, high nutritional value, less bones, no thorns in the meat, fresh and tender flesh. At present, the restaurant is steamed, boiled, roasted, and smoked. It is an indispensable dish for those who love food when they visit the Lugu Scenic Area.

The leaves of Tomorrow

The leaves of Tomorrow are perennial herbaceous plants of the family Agropyron, which are the same as the celery of the mountain, but they are taller. In addition to the specialties of the areas such as Puli, Guoxing and Yuchi, the dishes can be eaten at the restaurant in Xitou. The main producing area of ​​the township is in the mountainous area near Xitou, but the number is small.

The leaves of tomorrow are also known as Haifeng people and Zhenli grass. They are native to the mountains of Hachijojima, Japan, and have strong vitality. Today, they will pick up tomorrow's long buds. It contains high concentrations of natural organic bismuth, vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 and more than 20 kinds of vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body. It is a nutritious and healthy food for modern people.

According to legend, in order to be able to come to the world, Qin Shihuang did not hesitate to pursue the elixir of immortality, so he sent Xu Fu to Penglai Xiandao to find the elixir of the immortality, which is tomorrow. The roots, stems and leaves of tomorrow's leaves can be eaten. The abundance period is spring. The leaves can be made into small dishes when eating sashimi. They can also be fried or boiled into soups. The stems can be eaten raw, and the roots are like humans. They can be cooked in the same way as burdock. Modern people even grind it into powder, drink it as tea, sweet and sweet, and it is a very healthy drink.