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[[File:Guangxi Food.jpg|frameless|center|Guangxi Food]]
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{{Infobox food region
| name          = Guangxi Food
| simplified    = 广西美食
| traditional  = 廣西美食
| pinyin        = Guǎngxī měishí
| image        = Guangxi Food.jpg
| caption      = Guangxi regional food
| level        = Autonomous region
| parent        = [[Chinese Food Map|China]]
| capital      = Nanning
| cuisine      = Guangxi regional cuisines (桂菜)
| dishes        = Liuzhou luosifen, Guilin rice noodles, Nanning laoyou fen, lemon duck
| gi            = Regional products include Wuzhou Liubao tea and Yulin beef
| heritage      = Liuzhou luosifen craft; see [[#Food heritage and production|food heritage and production]]
| related      = [[Guangdong Food]], [[Guizhou Food]], [[Hunan Food]], [[Yunnan Food]]
| last_verified = 2026-09-27
}}


== Introduction ==
'''Guangxi Food''' (广西美食) describes the foods and culinary traditions found across the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is a regional umbrella rather than a single uniform cuisine: rice and rice noodles are important in many places, while ingredients, seasonings and everyday dishes vary between the coast, river valleys, cities and upland counties. Zhuang, Yao, Dong, Jing and other communities have distinct foodways; a dish's presence in Guangxi does not by itself make it representative of every community.


Guangxi cuisine consists of the dishes of Nanning, Guilin, Liuzhou, Wuzhou and other major cities, including Zhuang, Yao, Jing, Dong and other ethnic dishes. The snacks and pastries of ethnic minorities are very distinctive. The dishes are peculiar in ingredients and recipes. The urban dishes are famous for game cooking, and the cutting skills are fine, the recipes are exquisite, paying special attention to the freshness of the ingredients. Being deeply influenced by [[Guangdong Food|Guangdong cuisine]] in the cooking methods, Guangxi cuisine tastes light, crisp, tender and spicy.
The best-known noodle bowls include Liuzhou luosifen (螺蛳粉), Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉), Nanning laoyou fen (老友粉), Yulin beef-brisket noodles (牛腩粉), Qinzhou pig-foot noodles (猪脚粉) and Fangchenggang seafood noodles. Other recognizable foods include Wuzhou paper-wrapped chicken, lemon duck associated with Wuming, Guilinggao (龟苓膏), sour preserved fruit, Liubao tea and coastal seafood.<ref name="miit-noodles">[https://wap.miit.gov.cn/gyhxxhb/jgsj/xfpgys/dfdt/art/2025/art_744cfbb6fb734cbe8c2e1eb127865bc9.html Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, regional noodle products and food industries]</ref><ref name="gx-tourism">[https://wlt.gxzf.gov.cn/ztzl/lsgd/jptjzl/gxjplyxl/cwsyslyjpxl/t19762367.shtml Guangxi Department of Culture and Tourism, regional food itinerary]</ref>


== Famous Food ==
== Guangxi Food by City and Region ==


The famous flavor dishes in Guangxi are: Heavenly Fire Cooked Chicken, Cordyceps Sinensis Stewed Sea Pike, Eleocharis Tuberosa & Pork-stuffed Sunflower-shaped Pie, Fermented Bean Curd & Lipu Turo Braised Pork, Wuzhou Deep-fried Chicken in Tin Foil, Yongzhou Lace Angled Dace, Drunk Chicken with Hua Diao Wine, horse meat rice noodles, Cream Euphorbia Pulcherrima, pepper and chili soup, Guibei oil tea, gecko porridge and so on.
This directory groups representative foods by the places with which they are commonly associated. It is a starting point for regional guides, not an exhaustive list or a claim that each food originated only in the place named.


{| class="wikitable"
! City or area !! Representative foods and products
|-
| '''Nanning''' || Laoyou fen (老友粉), lemon duck (柠檬鸭), sour preserved fruit (酸嘢), water-street rice-noodle dumplings (水街粉饺) and freshly made rice noodles.<ref name="gx-tourism" /><ref name="sour-ye">[https://swt.gxzf.gov.cn/zfxxgk/fdzdgknr/zwdt/gxsw/t18552486.shtml Guangxi Department of Commerce, local sour-preserved fruit varieties and production]</ref>
|-
| '''Liuzhou''' || Luosifen (螺蛳粉), snail and duck-foot stew (螺蛳鸭脚煲), stuffed tofu puffs and sour-bamboo-shoot fish.<ref name="scio-luosifen">[https://english.scio.gov.cn/m/pressroom/2021-06/11/content_77562719.htm State Council Information Office, Liuzhou luosifen ingredients and heritage]</ref><ref name="liuzhou-food">[https://www.liuzhou.gov.cn/hdhy/xwfbh/xwfbh/202512/t20251212_3701535.shtml Liuzhou Municipal Government, local dishes and snacks]</ref>
|-
| '''Guilin and Yangshuo''' || Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉), beer fish (啤酒鱼), oil tea (油茶) and osmanthus products. The rice-noodle tradition is one of Guangxi's widely recognized city foodways.<ref name="miit-noodles" /><ref name="gx-tourism" />
|-
| '''Wuzhou''' || Paper-wrapped chicken (纸包鸡), Guilinggao (龟苓膏) and Wuzhou Liubao tea (梧州六堡茶).<ref name="gx-foreign">[https://wsb.gxzf.gov.cn/xwyw_48149/dfws_48154/t8584005.shtml Guangxi Foreign Affairs Office, regional food and drink examples]</ref><ref name="liubao">[https://swt.gxzf.gov.cn/zt/gxtc/mpytc/t805362.shtml Guangxi Department of Commerce, Wuzhou Liubao tea]</ref>
|-
| '''Beihai and Hepu''' || Coastal seafood, oysters, shrimp cake, sand-crab sauce (沙蟹汁) and Hepu large mooncakes (合浦大月饼).<ref name="beihai-route">[https://zhuanti.mct.gov.cn/mmyghcyt2023/hjgn/detail/5013.html Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Beihai coastal food route]</ref><ref name="sand-crab">[https://www.bhich.cn/nd.jsp?fromColId=219&id=175 Beihai Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, sand-crab sauce craft]</ref>
|-
| '''Qinzhou''' || Pig-foot noodles (猪脚粉), a local noodle tradition whose preparation craft is listed as a Qinzhou municipal intangible cultural heritage project.<ref name="qinzhou-pig">[https://www.guangximinzubao.cn/sy/sxxw/634267.html Guangxi Minzu Bao, report on Qinzhou pig-foot noodles and local intangible heritage]</ref>
|-
| '''Fangchenggang''' || Seafood noodles and dishes built around local coastal catch; the city sits within Guangxi's Gulf of Tonkin food region.<ref name="fcg-seafood">[https://www.fcgs.gov.cn/wgtlj/dtxx/t19674427.shtml Fangchenggang Municipal Government, seafood noodles and local dishes]</ref>
|-
| '''Yulin''' || Beef brisket (牛巴) and Yulin beef-brisket rice noodles (牛腩粉).<ref name="yulin-noodles">[https://www.gxzx.gov.cn/index.php?a=show&c=index&catid=66&id=42306&m=content Guangxi CPPCC portal, Yulin beef-brisket noodles]</ref>
|-
| '''Baise''' || Sour preserved fruit and other market snacks; local examples form part of Guangxi's broader 酸嘢 tradition.<ref name="sour-ye" /><ref name="gx-tourism" />
|-
| '''Hechi and Bama''' || Bama fragrant pig (巴马香猪), rice and corn-based local foods, and oil tea traditions in communities across the area. Specific dishes vary by county and community.<ref name="scio-yao">[https://english.scio.gov.cn/m/chinafacts/2017-06/06/content_40975540.htm State Council Information Office, Yao foodways and oil tea preparation]</ref><ref name="scio-zhuang">[https://english.scio.gov.cn/chinafacts/2017-04/17/content_40636697.htm State Council Information Office, Zhuang foodways]</ref>
|-
| '''Laibin and Jinxiu''' || Yao oil tea (油茶), sticky-rice foods and regional sour dishes; oil tea methods and ingredients vary between local traditions.<ref name="scio-yao" /><ref name="gx-foreign" />
|-
| '''Hezhou''' || Oil tea and rice-based snacks associated with the region's varied local communities.<ref name="scio-yao" /><ref name="gx-tourism" />
|-
| '''Guigang''' || Rice-based dishes, noodles and market snacks; additional city-specific entries can be added as local sources are documented.
|-
| '''Chongzuo and Jingxi''' || Stuffed tofu (豆腐酿), Zhuang five-color sticky rice (五色糯米饭), sour porridge and sweet-potato snacks. These foods are associated with particular localities and occasions, rather than all households across the region.<ref name="gx-tourism" /><ref name="gx-foreign" />
|}


== Wuzhou Deep-fried Chicken in Tin Foil 梧州纸包鸡 ==
== Rice noodles and other staples ==


The color is golden brown and the flavor is attractive. It tastes pleasant, smooth, sweet and soft, with a lingering aftertaste.
Rice noodles are among Guangxi's most visible food categories, but the bowls differ in noodle shape, broth, toppings and local serving customs.


* '''Liuzhou luosifen (螺蛳粉):''' rice noodles served with a strongly flavored, spicy and sour broth, often topped with pickled bamboo shoots, pickled greens, peanuts, tofu skin and other garnishes. Packaged luosifen became a major food industry as well as a restaurant dish.<ref name="scio-luosifen" /><ref name="liuzhou-industry">[https://www.liuzhou.gov.cn/zwgk/zcwj/lzb/t19700101_3398088.shtml Liuzhou Municipal Government, luosifen industry, geographical indication and brand development]</ref>
* '''Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉):''' a local rice-noodle bowl with its own topping and serving traditions; recipes vary among shops.
* '''Nanning laoyou fen (老友粉):''' a hot rice-noodle soup associated with Nanning, commonly seasoned with fermented black beans, garlic, chili and sour notes.
* '''Yulin beef-brisket noodles (牛腩粉):''' rice noodles served with beef brisket and a savory broth.
* '''Qinzhou pig-foot noodles (猪脚粉):''' noodles served with braised pig's foot.
* '''Fangchenggang seafood noodles:''' noodle bowls topped with coastal seafood.


Rice, sticky rice and rice-flour foods also appear in dumplings, steamed cakes, stuffed tofu and festive foods. Zhuang five-color sticky rice is one documented example; ingredients and colorings differ by locality and household.<ref name="gx-foreign" />


== Steamed Mandarin Fish of Lijiang River 清蒸漓江桂鱼 ==
== Street food, snacks and market foods ==


It is made by steaming Mandarin fish of Lijiang River together with pork slices, the fish is finely tender, and the taste is very delicious, pleasantly smooth and palatable.
* '''Sour preserved fruit (酸嘢):''' fruit and vegetables cut or prepared with sour, sweet, salty and sometimes spicy seasonings. Nanning, Baise, Yulin, Guilin, Hechi and Laibin each have local examples and shop styles.<ref name="sour-ye" />
* '''Water-street rice-noodle dumplings (水街粉饺):''' Nanning rice-flour wrappers filled with savory ingredients.
* '''Shrimp cake (虾饼):''' a fried seafood snack found in Beihai and other coastal markets.<ref name="beihai-route" />
* '''Guilin oil tea (桂林油茶):''' a savory tea preparation served with accompaniments; methods and local names differ across northern Guangxi communities.
* '''Rice cakes and sticky-rice foods:''' includes locally named steamed and filled snacks. Zhuang five-color rice is one notable festive preparation.
* '''Guilinggao (龟苓膏):''' a herb-based set jelly particularly associated with Wuzhou and sold in fresh and packaged forms.
* '''Stuffed tofu (豆腐酿):''' tofu or other vegetables filled with a seasoned mixture; fillings and cooking styles vary by locality.


== Dishes, seafood and preserved foods ==


== Miao Nationality’s Sheep Entrails Soup 苗家“羊瘪汤” ==
* '''Lemon duck (柠檬鸭):''' duck cooked with sour and aromatic ingredients, widely associated with Wuming in Nanning.
* '''Wuzhou paper-wrapped chicken (梧州纸包鸡):''' chicken cooked wrapped in paper; it is a well-known Wuzhou specialty.<ref name="gx-foreign" />
* '''Yangshuo beer fish (阳朔啤酒鱼):''' fish cooked with beer and other seasonings, associated with Yangshuo.
* '''Snail and duck-foot stew (螺蛳鸭脚煲):''' a Liuzhou hot-pot-style dish combining duck feet with a snail-flavored broth and other ingredients.<ref name="liuzhou-food" />
* '''Coastal seafood:''' fish, shrimp, oysters, crab and shellfish appear in Gulf of Tonkin markets and local restaurants. Beihai sand-crab sauce is a preserved seafood seasoning with a documented local preparation craft.<ref name="sand-crab" /><ref name="beihai-route" />
* '''Bama fragrant pig (巴马香猪):''' a locally raised small pig breed and associated meat product from Bama Yao Autonomous County.
* '''Hepu large mooncake (合浦大月饼):''' a regional baked product made in Hepu and Beihai.<ref name="beihai-route" />


The staple food of goats is herbs, which makes goat meat nutritious. Sheep Entrails Soup is a unique delicacy made by Miao people living in Dashishan mountain area by using the internal organs of goats. It is a high grade dish for catering guests. For more than ten years, Sheep Entrails Soup can be seen in local restaurants and snack bars in the northwest of Guangxi.
== Tea, drinks and alcohol ==


* '''Wuzhou Liubao tea (梧州六堡茶):''' a post-fermented tea associated with Wuzhou and recognized as a regional tea product.<ref name="liubao" />
* '''Guilin oil tea and Yao oil tea:''' savory preparations made by pounding or cooking tea leaves with other ingredients; recipes and accompaniments differ across places and communities.<ref name="scio-yao" /><ref name="scio-diversity">[https://english.scio.gov.cn/pressroom/2024-07/07/content_117295856_5.htm State Council Information Office, Guangxi food and drink traditions]</ref>
* '''Sanjiang tea:''' tea from Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, including products covered by regional standards.<ref name="sanjiang-standard">[https://std.samr.gov.cn/db/search/stdDBDetailed?id=998DACBE3162C92CE05397BE0A0A6B0E National Standard Information Public Service Platform, Sanjiang tea product standard]</ref>
* '''Rice wine and other local alcoholic drinks:''' locally made drinks accompany meals and festivals; names, ingredients and customs vary. Regional sources also identify rice-aroma baijiu among Guangxi products.<ref name="miit-noodles" />


== Bama Pork of the Native Xiang Pig 巴马香猪 ==
== Seasonings, ingredients and food production ==


Bama pork of the native Xiang pig is originated in Bama Yao Autonomous County of Guangxi. Xiang Pig is a native rare breed of miniature pig with a long breeding history, stable gene and good quality.
Sour flavors are especially visible in Guangxi's preserved fruits, vegetables and bamboo shoots. ''Suan ye'' (酸嘢) is an umbrella term for locally prepared sour snacks rather than one fixed recipe. Preparation commonly involves cutting produce and seasoning or pickling it; ingredients, acidity and spice vary by town and vendor.<ref name="sour-ye" />


Other recurring ingredients include rice, rice flour, sticky rice, chili, fermented beans, pickled greens, bamboo shoots, citrus, river fish and coastal seafood. Luosifen's packaged-food supply chain has helped make Liuzhou a nationally recognized noodle-production center; its craft and local product identity are also documented by the Liuzhou government.<ref name="scio-luosifen" /><ref name="liuzhou-industry" />


== Nanning Wuming Lemon Duck 南宁武鸣柠檬鸭 ==
== Food heritage and production ==


Lemon Duck is a special dish in Wuming County, Nanning City, Guangxi. The acid of lemon can soothe the fishy of fish, and make the meat soft. The auxiliary ingredient of lemon can eliminate the excessive greasy taste of duck, leaving the gourmets an unforgettable aftertaste.
* '''Liuzhou luosifen production craft:''' preparation and production knowledge connected with the dish is included in China's national intangible cultural heritage listings; the city also promotes a protected regional identity and industrial standards.<ref name="scio-luosifen" /><ref name="liuzhou-industry" />
* '''Oil tea traditions:''' Yao and other local oil tea customs are part of distinct community foodways. Ingredients and preparation should be documented by locality rather than presented as a single Guangxi-wide recipe.<ref name="scio-yao" /><ref name="scio-diversity" />
* '''Tea and geographical products:''' Wuzhou Liubao tea and Yulin beef are examples of regional products with formal standards or product recognition.<ref name="liubao" /><ref name="yulin-standard">[https://std.samr.gov.cn/db/search/stdDBDetailed?id=998E0C186A26EE73E05397BE0A0AD585 National Standard Information Public Service Platform, Yulin beef product standard]</ref>


== Further guides ==


 
* [[Luo Si Fen]]
== Snacks ==
* [[Guiling Gao]]
 
 
=== Brewed Tofu 豆腐酿 ===
 
Brewed Tofu is made of water tofu. It has a unique shape, looks fascinating and tastes freshly tender.
 
 
=== Pig Foot Rice Noodles 猪脚粉 ===
 
 
The unique characteristics of Pig Foot Rice Noodles are the wonderful taste of pig foot, not greasy at all, and the soup is also delicious.
 
 
=== Guiling Jelly 龟苓膏 ===
 
Guiling jelly is now available in many areas, however, as the specialty of Wuzhou, Guangxi, the Guiling jelly of Guangxi is authentic in taste.
 
 
=== [[Luo Si Fen|Snail Rice Noodles]] 螺蛳粉 ===
 
[[Luo Si Fen|Snail rice noodles]] (螺蛳粉) are a favorite of many people who like spicy food, and it is also a famous snack in Guangxi.
 
 
=== Nanning Starch Soup dumplings 南宁粉饺 ===
 
The starch soup dumplings taste quite good, the wrapping is so elastic, and the stuffing is so abundant, tasting delicious!
 
 
For further reading, see the English Wikipedia overview.<ref name="wp">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxi_cuisine English Wikipedia]</ref>
 
== See also ==
* [[Osmanthus Wine]]
* [[Beer Fish]]
* [[Beer Fish]]
* [[Guiling Gao]]
* [[Luo Si Fen]]
* [[Guangdong Food]]
* [[Guangdong Food]]
* [[Guizhou Food]]
* [[Guizhou Food]]
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* [[Yunnan Food]]
* [[Yunnan Food]]
* [[Chinese Food Map]]
* [[Chinese Food Map]]
* [[Chinese Snack]]
* [[Chongqing Noodles]]
* [[Dan Dan Noodles]]


== References ==
== References ==


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Latest revision as of 14:19, 27 September 2026


Guangxi Food
广西美食 / 廣西美食
Guǎngxī měishí
Guangxi Food.jpg
Guangxi regional food
Level Autonomous region
Parent area China
Capital / seat Nanning
Cuisine Guangxi regional cuisines (桂菜)
Last verified 2026-09-27
Foods
Representative dishes Liuzhou luosifen, Guilin rice noodles, Nanning laoyou fen, lemon duck
Recognition
Geographical indications Regional products include Wuzhou Liubao tea and Yulin beef
Intangible heritage Liuzhou luosifen craft; see food heritage and production
Places
Related places Guangdong Food, Guizhou Food, Hunan Food, Yunnan Food
More
Foods
Representative dishesLiuzhou luosifen, Guilin rice noodles, Nanning laoyou fen, lemon duck
Recognition
Geographical indicationsRegional products include Wuzhou Liubao tea and Yulin beef
Intangible heritageLiuzhou luosifen craft; see food heritage and production
Places
Related placesGuangdong Food, Guizhou Food, Hunan Food, Yunnan Food

Guangxi Food (广西美食) describes the foods and culinary traditions found across the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is a regional umbrella rather than a single uniform cuisine: rice and rice noodles are important in many places, while ingredients, seasonings and everyday dishes vary between the coast, river valleys, cities and upland counties. Zhuang, Yao, Dong, Jing and other communities have distinct foodways; a dish's presence in Guangxi does not by itself make it representative of every community.

The best-known noodle bowls include Liuzhou luosifen (螺蛳粉), Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉), Nanning laoyou fen (老友粉), Yulin beef-brisket noodles (牛腩粉), Qinzhou pig-foot noodles (猪脚粉) and Fangchenggang seafood noodles. Other recognizable foods include Wuzhou paper-wrapped chicken, lemon duck associated with Wuming, Guilinggao (龟苓膏), sour preserved fruit, Liubao tea and coastal seafood.[1][2]

Guangxi Food by City and Region

This directory groups representative foods by the places with which they are commonly associated. It is a starting point for regional guides, not an exhaustive list or a claim that each food originated only in the place named.

City or area Representative foods and products
Nanning Laoyou fen (老友粉), lemon duck (柠檬鸭), sour preserved fruit (酸嘢), water-street rice-noodle dumplings (水街粉饺) and freshly made rice noodles.[2][3]
Liuzhou Luosifen (螺蛳粉), snail and duck-foot stew (螺蛳鸭脚煲), stuffed tofu puffs and sour-bamboo-shoot fish.[4][5]
Guilin and Yangshuo Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉), beer fish (啤酒鱼), oil tea (油茶) and osmanthus products. The rice-noodle tradition is one of Guangxi's widely recognized city foodways.[1][2]
Wuzhou Paper-wrapped chicken (纸包鸡), Guilinggao (龟苓膏) and Wuzhou Liubao tea (梧州六堡茶).[6][7]
Beihai and Hepu Coastal seafood, oysters, shrimp cake, sand-crab sauce (沙蟹汁) and Hepu large mooncakes (合浦大月饼).[8][9]
Qinzhou Pig-foot noodles (猪脚粉), a local noodle tradition whose preparation craft is listed as a Qinzhou municipal intangible cultural heritage project.[10]
Fangchenggang Seafood noodles and dishes built around local coastal catch; the city sits within Guangxi's Gulf of Tonkin food region.[11]
Yulin Beef brisket (牛巴) and Yulin beef-brisket rice noodles (牛腩粉).[12]
Baise Sour preserved fruit and other market snacks; local examples form part of Guangxi's broader 酸嘢 tradition.[3][2]
Hechi and Bama Bama fragrant pig (巴马香猪), rice and corn-based local foods, and oil tea traditions in communities across the area. Specific dishes vary by county and community.[13][14]
Laibin and Jinxiu Yao oil tea (油茶), sticky-rice foods and regional sour dishes; oil tea methods and ingredients vary between local traditions.[13][6]
Hezhou Oil tea and rice-based snacks associated with the region's varied local communities.[13][2]
Guigang Rice-based dishes, noodles and market snacks; additional city-specific entries can be added as local sources are documented.
Chongzuo and Jingxi Stuffed tofu (豆腐酿), Zhuang five-color sticky rice (五色糯米饭), sour porridge and sweet-potato snacks. These foods are associated with particular localities and occasions, rather than all households across the region.[2][6]

Rice noodles and other staples

Rice noodles are among Guangxi's most visible food categories, but the bowls differ in noodle shape, broth, toppings and local serving customs.

  • Liuzhou luosifen (螺蛳粉): rice noodles served with a strongly flavored, spicy and sour broth, often topped with pickled bamboo shoots, pickled greens, peanuts, tofu skin and other garnishes. Packaged luosifen became a major food industry as well as a restaurant dish.[4][15]
  • Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉): a local rice-noodle bowl with its own topping and serving traditions; recipes vary among shops.
  • Nanning laoyou fen (老友粉): a hot rice-noodle soup associated with Nanning, commonly seasoned with fermented black beans, garlic, chili and sour notes.
  • Yulin beef-brisket noodles (牛腩粉): rice noodles served with beef brisket and a savory broth.
  • Qinzhou pig-foot noodles (猪脚粉): noodles served with braised pig's foot.
  • Fangchenggang seafood noodles: noodle bowls topped with coastal seafood.

Rice, sticky rice and rice-flour foods also appear in dumplings, steamed cakes, stuffed tofu and festive foods. Zhuang five-color sticky rice is one documented example; ingredients and colorings differ by locality and household.[6]

Street food, snacks and market foods

  • Sour preserved fruit (酸嘢): fruit and vegetables cut or prepared with sour, sweet, salty and sometimes spicy seasonings. Nanning, Baise, Yulin, Guilin, Hechi and Laibin each have local examples and shop styles.[3]
  • Water-street rice-noodle dumplings (水街粉饺): Nanning rice-flour wrappers filled with savory ingredients.
  • Shrimp cake (虾饼): a fried seafood snack found in Beihai and other coastal markets.[8]
  • Guilin oil tea (桂林油茶): a savory tea preparation served with accompaniments; methods and local names differ across northern Guangxi communities.
  • Rice cakes and sticky-rice foods: includes locally named steamed and filled snacks. Zhuang five-color rice is one notable festive preparation.
  • Guilinggao (龟苓膏): a herb-based set jelly particularly associated with Wuzhou and sold in fresh and packaged forms.
  • Stuffed tofu (豆腐酿): tofu or other vegetables filled with a seasoned mixture; fillings and cooking styles vary by locality.

Dishes, seafood and preserved foods

  • Lemon duck (柠檬鸭): duck cooked with sour and aromatic ingredients, widely associated with Wuming in Nanning.
  • Wuzhou paper-wrapped chicken (梧州纸包鸡): chicken cooked wrapped in paper; it is a well-known Wuzhou specialty.[6]
  • Yangshuo beer fish (阳朔啤酒鱼): fish cooked with beer and other seasonings, associated with Yangshuo.
  • Snail and duck-foot stew (螺蛳鸭脚煲): a Liuzhou hot-pot-style dish combining duck feet with a snail-flavored broth and other ingredients.[5]
  • Coastal seafood: fish, shrimp, oysters, crab and shellfish appear in Gulf of Tonkin markets and local restaurants. Beihai sand-crab sauce is a preserved seafood seasoning with a documented local preparation craft.[9][8]
  • Bama fragrant pig (巴马香猪): a locally raised small pig breed and associated meat product from Bama Yao Autonomous County.
  • Hepu large mooncake (合浦大月饼): a regional baked product made in Hepu and Beihai.[8]

Tea, drinks and alcohol

  • Wuzhou Liubao tea (梧州六堡茶): a post-fermented tea associated with Wuzhou and recognized as a regional tea product.[7]
  • Guilin oil tea and Yao oil tea: savory preparations made by pounding or cooking tea leaves with other ingredients; recipes and accompaniments differ across places and communities.[13][16]
  • Sanjiang tea: tea from Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, including products covered by regional standards.[17]
  • Rice wine and other local alcoholic drinks: locally made drinks accompany meals and festivals; names, ingredients and customs vary. Regional sources also identify rice-aroma baijiu among Guangxi products.[1]

Seasonings, ingredients and food production

Sour flavors are especially visible in Guangxi's preserved fruits, vegetables and bamboo shoots. Suan ye (酸嘢) is an umbrella term for locally prepared sour snacks rather than one fixed recipe. Preparation commonly involves cutting produce and seasoning or pickling it; ingredients, acidity and spice vary by town and vendor.[3]

Other recurring ingredients include rice, rice flour, sticky rice, chili, fermented beans, pickled greens, bamboo shoots, citrus, river fish and coastal seafood. Luosifen's packaged-food supply chain has helped make Liuzhou a nationally recognized noodle-production center; its craft and local product identity are also documented by the Liuzhou government.[4][15]

Food heritage and production

  • Liuzhou luosifen production craft: preparation and production knowledge connected with the dish is included in China's national intangible cultural heritage listings; the city also promotes a protected regional identity and industrial standards.[4][15]
  • Oil tea traditions: Yao and other local oil tea customs are part of distinct community foodways. Ingredients and preparation should be documented by locality rather than presented as a single Guangxi-wide recipe.[13][16]
  • Tea and geographical products: Wuzhou Liubao tea and Yulin beef are examples of regional products with formal standards or product recognition.[7][18]

Further guides

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, regional noodle products and food industries
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Guangxi Department of Culture and Tourism, regional food itinerary
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Guangxi Department of Commerce, local sour-preserved fruit varieties and production
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 State Council Information Office, Liuzhou luosifen ingredients and heritage
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Liuzhou Municipal Government, local dishes and snacks
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Guangxi Foreign Affairs Office, regional food and drink examples
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Guangxi Department of Commerce, Wuzhou Liubao tea
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Beihai coastal food route
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Beihai Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, sand-crab sauce craft
  10. ↑ Guangxi Minzu Bao, report on Qinzhou pig-foot noodles and local intangible heritage
  11. ↑ Fangchenggang Municipal Government, seafood noodles and local dishes
  12. ↑ Guangxi CPPCC portal, Yulin beef-brisket noodles
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 State Council Information Office, Yao foodways and oil tea preparation
  14. ↑ State Council Information Office, Zhuang foodways
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Liuzhou Municipal Government, luosifen industry, geographical indication and brand development
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 State Council Information Office, Guangxi food and drink traditions
  17. ↑ National Standard Information Public Service Platform, Sanjiang tea product standard
  18. ↑ National Standard Information Public Service Platform, Yulin beef product standard
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