Guilin Fenli

Guilin Fenli is a traditional delicacy carrying beautiful blessings. It mainly uses rice as the raw material. The rice is finely ground into a slurry, then skillfully kneaded by hand into small cylindrical shapes. Subsequently, it is steamed in a steamer until it is 80% cooked, taken out and cooled, and the Fenli is initially formed. Fenli is usually available on the market around the Spring Festival in winter. At this time, it can be seen everywhere on the streets and alleys of Guilin. When eating, cut the Fenli into strips and match it with a variety of ingredients. The classic combination includes cured meat, celery or cauliflower, green garlic, etc., which are stir - fried together in a pot. The rich and salty flavor of the cured meat gradually penetrates into the Fenli, and the freshness of celery, the sweetness of cauliflower, and the unique flavor of green garlic are also integrated, making the Fenli delicious in color and taste, fragrant, smooth, and refreshing. Taking a bite, the soft and glutinous Fenli mixes with the rich flavors of the side dishes and spreads between the teeth. Not only does it bring a gustatory enjoyment, but also because "Fenli" is homophonic with "auspiciousness", it is full of the good wishes of Guilin people for good luck in the new year. Whether it is a family dinner or a street food stall, Fenli is a popular delicacy in winter.