Nine-Corner Peak Mountain Bamboo Shoots

Nine-Corner Peak Mountain Bamboo Shoots

　　Nine-Corner Peak Mountain Bamboo Shoots are a specialty of Wujia Bay Township, Chenxi County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province. Wujia Bay Township is abundant in wild bamboo shoots, and the local tradition of processing salted bamboo shoot jerky has a long history. Thanks to their delicious taste and ease of carrying and storage, they are highly favored in both local and external markets, making them a well-known local specialty product.

　　The Nine-Corner Peak wild bamboo shoot jerky products from Chenxi County are sourced from the deep mountain bamboo forests of Chenxi County. The area features high mountains and dense forests, with Yan Mountain to the north, Xiaotian Ridge to the west, Qichongjie to the east, and other peaks such as Bijia Mountain, Guanyin Mountain, Nine-Corner Peak Mountain, Tongpenjie, and Liujiashan scattered throughout. All elevations exceed 700 meters, creating a complex terrain of towering mountains and crisscrossing ravines across the township. Influenced significantly by monsoons, the region has a mid-subtropical monsoon humid climate, with long winters and summers, and short springs and autumns. Winters are not extremely cold, and summers are not intensely hot. The climate is mild, with abundant rainfall, rich heat, a long frost-free period, and distinct seasons.

　　Nine-Corner Peak wild bamboo shoot jerky is made from naturally fresh bamboo shoots as the main ingredient, with the addition of salt. It is dried over a wood fire and undergoes high-temperature sterilization, preserving the original color and flavor of the fresh shoots. It also contains essential elements needed by the human body, such as iron, calcium, copper, and zinc. This product is entirely natural and free from any pollution. Before eating, soak it in cold water for 15 minutes and change the water three consecutive times before it is ready to consume. It can be sliced or shredded for stir-frying with meat dishes or used in various types of hot pot. It aids digestion, stimulates appetite, promotes sweating, and has a diuretic effect.