Shaoxing wine

Shaoxing wine

Shaoxing wine is one of the most famous varieties of "huangjiu ", or traditional Chinese fermented wines from rice. It originates from the region of Shaoxing, in the Zhejiang province of eastern China. It is both drunk as a beverage as well as widely used in Chinese cuisine. It is internationally well-known and renowned throughout mainland China, as well as in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.TVB show Natural Heritage 天賜良源 episode 1 January 30, 2008. Shaoxing wine exclusive]

Production

Shaoxing wine (绍兴市酒) has been in production, since the dynastic times. Large quantities are made and stored in the classic Shaoxing wine container over long periods of time. It is also shipped internationally via bottles. Aged wines are referred to as 陳年, meaning vintage.

Usage

One can drink Shaoxing wine, but it is also famous for marinating meat dishes. The following is a sample list of common Shaoxing wine-marinated dishes. It is not limited to the following:

* Drunken chicken (醉雞)
* Drunken shrimp (醉蝦)
* Drunken gizzard (醉腎)
* Drunken fish (醉魚)
* Drunken crab (醉蟹)
* Drunken liver (醉肝)
* Drunken tofu (醉豆腐乾)
* Drunk phoenix talon (醉鳳爪)

References

ee also

* Xian Heng Inn

External links

* [http://www.shaoxingwine.com.cn/ Shaoxing wine]


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