Stir-fried pomelo rind

Stir-fried pomelo rind

　　Stir-fried pomelo rind is a specialty dish from Guilin. The method of making pomelo rind is simple: remove the pulp from fresh pomelos, leaving only the rind, then scrape off the yellow outer layer. Cut the rind into chunks or strips, soak it in warm water for a day, and change the water several times to reduce the bitterness. Once the pomelo rind is prepared, remove it and drain it before using it in cooking.

　　Guilin’s Shatian pomelos have been regarded as tribute fruits since ancient times and are among the finest varieties of pomelos. Today, as a seasonal fruit, pomelos are also widely loved by the public. Among the many types of pomelos in Guilin, the Yangshuo Shatian pomelo is the most famous — large in size, with a bright, golden-yellow peel, juicy flesh, and sweet taste, making it a top-grade pomelo. Unexpectedly, not only is the pomelo delicious, but its rind is also a treasure on the dining table. In the Guilin dialect, pomelo rind is called "pomelo flesh" (柚子瓤), hence stir-fried pomelo rind literally means stir-fried pomelo rind. Stir-fried pomelo rind can be paired with various ingredients according to personal taste, such as braised pork belly with pomelo rind or chicken stewed with pomelo rind. The dish has a refreshing taste that helps clear internal heat, relieve summer heat, and cut through greasiness.