Injecting momentum into rural revitalization, cross-border integration of "food+cultural tourism"
The smoke and fire of the human world, only food can soothe the hearts of ordinary people the most. On September 12th, an innovative cooking competition called "2023 Xiangyue Jintuan · Tasting Journey" was held in Datuan Town. 16 participating teams showcased their skills and cooked exquisite dishes, stimulating the inheritance and innovation vitality of Datuan Town's culinary culture, and injecting momentum into the high-quality development of rural revitalization.
Under the stove, smoke rises and the kitchen knife flips on the chopping board. At the competition venue, chefs stir fry, steam fry, and are busy but not chaotic, with clean and neat movements... Soon, dishes with all colors, flavors, and flavors are freshly cooked. It is reported that the competition on that day stipulated that each participating team should prepare three dishes based on local specialty ingredients, cooking skills, traditional culture, and other elements, including one "proposition dish" cooked with fish head and two self selected dishes.
The participating team from Kaiyuan Hotel made "Fish Head Braised Pig Hands", "Persimmon Ruyi" and "Wild Rice Jade Lucky Bag". Chef Zhang Jianxiang told reporters that the three dishes cooked this time are all newly developed based on local characteristics. Among them, "Fish Head Braised Pig Hands" is very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to eat. The combination of fish and pig hands is more nutritious, and the taste is also a favorite taste of local residents.
During the evaluation stage, a selection team composed of industry experts, food bloggers, and community members will rate the entries based on the color, aroma, shape, creativity index, cultural heritage index, and other aspects of the dishes. Finally, the top three designated dishes and the top eight self selected dishes will be selected. The participating team of Kaiyuan Hotel won first prize.
On that day, in addition to the bustling kitchen, a display area for agricultural products was also set up at the competition site, showcasing and selling characteristic agricultural products from the large area to participants, such as pancakes, wine wine, and crabapple cakes. The event also invited three local "Internet experts" in Pudong, namely "Nanhui Little Jige", "Chinese Little Kitchen" and "Rene Swallow", to broadcast Tiktok live, publicize and promote the regional food culture of the group, and enhance the popularity and influence of local food.
After the competition, the contestants expressed that they will strive to inherit and carry forward the unique cuisine of Datuan Town, and expand and strengthen the brand of "Xiangyue Jindatuan · Tasting Journey" in the future.
Cheng Xiaolong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Mayor of Datuan Town, stated that this cooking competition is a grand event promoting the cross-border integration and development of "food+cultural tourism" in Jindatuan, showcasing the long-standing cultural and ecological resources of "Jindatuan". "We hope to take this innovative cooking competition as an opportunity to continuously deepen the integration and development of rural tourism, rural cuisine, and characteristic real estate agricultural products, and strive to paint a new picture of Jindatuan's" Five New Three Towns "."
Text: Shen Xinyi
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