Ezhou shallots

Ezhou shallots

　　Shallots have been cultivated in China since the Shang Dynasty. The areas around Tujianao Town and Gongyou Town by Liangzi Lake in Ezhou enjoy a mild climate, abundant rainfall, and sticky yet non-compacted soil, making them ideal for growing high-quality shallots. These shallots are large and round, with thin skins, white color, crisp texture, and no residue. The salted and sweet-and-sour shallots processed from them feature crystal-clear grains, limpid brine, rich aroma, balanced sweet-and-sour taste, milky white color, and crisp texture, earning them a reputation both at home and abroad. Shallots are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and mineral salts, and offer benefits such as strengthening the spleen, stimulating appetite, delaying aging, and preventing cancer. They are not only suitable as a side dish but also make an excellent gift. (Ezhou)