Nanjian County Dining
Nanjian food is different from the one in other places. All the foods talked about below are the representatives of local food.
Nanjian Bean Jelly Crust
Made from locally grown peas, it is a traditional snack in Nanjian County of Dali Prefecture. Prepared into hot or cold dishes, it normally goes with different condiments, offering a local flavor.
Jizong Mushroom
The Jizong Mushroom is one of the top-class mushroom types and a rare product of the mountain. You can fry it with meat or ham, or fried it alone, or boil it, or make soup with it. No matter how you cook it, it always tastes fresh and amazing.
Nanjian Walnut
The walnut of Nanjian County has a long planting history, and features "large in size, thin shell, kernel in white, sweet flavor, high kernel ratio and rich nutrition".
Nanjian pickles
Chinese pickles or Chinese preserved vegetables consists of various vegetables or fruits, which have been fermented by pickling with salt and brine (鹹菜) or marinated in mixtures based on soy sauce or savory bean pastes (醬菜). The former is usually done using high-fiber vegetables and fruits, such as Chinese cabbage, carrot, apple and pineapple, while the latter marinated group is made using a wide variety of vegetables, ranging from mustards and cucumbers to winter melon and radishes.
