Guilin Liangfen

Guilin Liangfen is the most popular dessert for relieving summer heat in Guilin. It is the crystallization of natural gifts and traditional techniques. The most authentic Guilin Liangfen is made by hand - rubbing with Liangfen seeds. People cut open the Liangfen fruit, take out the fine seeds inside, dry them, and put them into a gauze bag. Then, put the gauze bag into a basin filled with ice - cold well water and rub it repeatedly by hand. As the continuous rubbing progresses, the water in the basin gradually turns milky yellow. When no more colloid can be squeezed out of the gauze bag, let the basin stand for a few hours, and the all - natural Liangfen is completed. When eating, scoop up a spoonful of Liangfen with a spoon, break it up casually, pour on the carefully boiled and iced brown sugar water made at home, and then dip a toothpick in a little peppermint oil and stir it evenly. Some diners will also add some vinegar according to their personal taste. The Liangfen made by hand - squeezing Liangfen seeds has a soft and glutinous texture, with slightly bubbles inside, and also exudes a faint fruity aroma. When it is put in a plastic bowl with patterns, it glimmers with a soft amber light in the sun. You can buy such an affordable and delicious bowl of Liangfen for only two or three yuan. It can not only dispel the summer heat but also carry the childhood memories of Guilin people. It is the most smoky summer flavor on the streets and alleys of Guilin.