Feng Li

Feng Li

　　“Qixianghuang Oil Chestnut,” also known as Feng Li, is one of the renowned fruits of Fengkai. It is mainly produced in Ma’ou Village, Changgang Town, Fengkai. The Qixianghuang Oil Chestnut boasts four key characteristics: “hairless, excellent color, fragrant taste, and eco-friendly.” ①The fruit surface is hairless; ②The fruit has an oily, glossy surface, with egg-yellow flesh that is glutinous; ③It is crispy and sweet when eaten raw, has an extraordinary flavor when served as a side dish, and emits a rich aroma when cooked (its fragrance is uniquely different before, during, and after eating, leaving a memorable aftertaste—hence the name “Qixianghuang,” meaning “Extraordinary Fragrant Emperor”); ④With its three protective layers—the spiny burr, the nut, and the false seed coat—it is considered an eco-friendly fruit. Feng Li is highly nutritious and offers health benefits such as nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen, and promoting blood circulation. It is known as the “Treasure of the Kidneys.” It can be eaten raw or cooked, and also stir-fried, braised, steamed, or stewed with meat.