Which yam is the best in the country? After the selection, these 6 places are relatively famous. Do you have your hometown?

In his book "Compendium of Materia Medica", Li Shizhen, the sage of medicine in the Ming Dynasty, once mentioned yam, "Yam nourishes the kidney, strengthens the spleen and stomach, stops diarrhea, resolves phlegm and saliva, and moisturizes the skin and hair." In the folk, yam is also known as the "food of the gods". There are many places where yam is produced in China, and 6 of them are famous.

1. Henan Jiaozuo (Huai Yam)

Jiaozuo, located in the northwest of Henan Province, is a famous “Centennial Coal City” in the country, and also the hometown of celebrities such as Sima Yi, Han Yu, and Li Shangyin. Jiaozuo is located in the long and narrow impact plain between the Taihang Mountains and the Yellow River. The mineral content in the soil is high, coupled with the local climate, sunshine and other characteristics, providing a very good natural environment for the growth of yam.

When it comes to Jiaozuo's specialty product, Huai Yam, which is also a product of China's National Geographical Indication, you may be relatively unfamiliar, but when it comes to "iron stick yam", I believe many friends will at least hear it. Iron stick yam belongs to a variety of Huai yam, and it is also the "best quality" in yam.

Regarding Huai yam, the traditional Chinese medicine book "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" in the Qin and Han Dynasties once recorded that "Yam is good for Huaiqing in Henan". Jiaozuo was known as Huaiqing House in ancient times, and yam, rehmannia, chrysanthemum and Achyranthes were also known as the local "Four Huai Medicines" and were well-known all over the world. Huai Yam ranks first among the "Four Huai Medicines". It can be seen that it is not a matter of a day or two for Huai Yam to become famous.

2. Shandong Heze (Chen Ji Yam)

Heze, located in the southwest of Shandong Province, is located at the junction of Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan and Anhui provinces. It is also the famous "Peony Capital" in China. Chenji yam is produced in Chenji Town, Dingtao District, Heze, and it is also a product of China's National Geographical Indication. Chenji yam is generally harvested in winter and boiled for a long time. It tastes smooth and sandy, with a sweet aroma.

In Chenji yam, it can be further divided into two major varieties. One is called "chicken skin rough yam", which has rough spots similar to chicken skin hair follicles on the surface, very similar to chicken skin, and has a more powdery taste. It is also a more common variety in Chenji yam. There is also a kind of "Xishi kind of yam", which is a rare variety unique to Chenji, and the yield is small.

3. Lixian County, Hebei Province (Lixian Yam)

Li County, subordinate to Baoding City, Hebei Province, is the main producing area of ​​hemp yam and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Yam". The soil in Lixian County belongs to sandy loamy fluvo-aquic soil. The soil is empty on the top and solid on the bottom, and the temperature difference is large, which is very suitable for planting hemp yam. According to historical records, the cultivation of hemp yam in Li County has a history of more than 2,000 years.

Lixian hemp yam is a well-known local specialty and a product of China's National Geographical Indication. Hemp yam has a well-proportioned shape, regular size, dense and long roots, and has a faint numbness that other yam does not have. After the hemp yam is broken, the filaments can be pulled out. The color is white and the meat is thick. It tastes full of powdery, sweet and delicious. Whether it is used for stewing soup or stir-frying, it is very delicious.

4. Hubei Lichuan (Lichuan yam)

Lichuan belongs to Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hubei Province. The local soil is fertile and rich in products, and it is also known as the "Hometown of Gongmi". Lichuan belongs to the subtropical continental monsoon climate, the climate changes greatly, the mountain climate is obvious, and the four seasons are distinct, which also forms the unique quality of the local yam.

The local Lichuan yam has a planting history of nearly 1,500 years and is also a product of China's National Geographical Indication. The longest yam in Lichuan can reach more than 1 meter, the cross section is sticky enough, can be drawn, the meat is white, and the taste is also delicate and soft, sweet and palatable, and has the reputation of "forest and wild treasures".

5. Shandong Xincheng (Xincheng fine-haired yam)

The new city belongs to Huantai County, Zibo City, Shandong Province. You may be unfamiliar with the place "Xincheng", but the local Xincheng fine-haired yam is a product of China's National Geographical Indication and has a very long history of cultivation. .

The appearance of Xincheng fine-haired yam is thin and long, the meat is delicate and the taste is sweet. In addition, Xincheng fine-haired yam also has the characteristics of "easy to cook". General yam, it may take half an hour to feel ready to eat. Xincheng fine-haired yam only needs to be cooked for about 10 minutes, and the meat will become fragrant and soft, and it is also powdery and sweet.

6. Jiujiang, Jiangxi (Ruichang Yam)

Jiujiang, located in the north of Jiangxi Province, is also a famous cultural city with a long history. China's national geographical indication product Ruichang yam is produced in the Ruichang area of ​​Jiujiang. Ruichang is a hilly and low-mountain landform with thick soil layers and rich organic matter, which provides a unique geographical environment for the growth of yam.

Ruichang yam has a planting history of more than 500 years. During the Qing Dynasty, it was a court tribute to the emperor, and it was also the designated material for the imperial banquet "Pulling Yam". Compared with other yam, Ruichang yam has less water content and higher starch content, so it tastes more fragrant and glutinous, and it also has the characteristics of long cooking without sticking.