Yilong Pickled Melon

Yilong Pickled Melon

Yilong Pickled Melon is a geographical indication protected product.

Yilong Pickled Melon is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Yilong Pickled Melon is a famous specialty of Yilong County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province. This product features a brownish-red color, smooth and tender texture, resembling squid in appearance, and is crispy without being greasy. It helps to cut through the heaviness and fishy aftertaste when served with meals after drinking, freshening the mouth and instantly stimulating the appetite.

　　 Yilong County is the hometown of – Commander, and its pickled melon has long been renowned. As early as the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, it was offered as a tribute to the royal family. By 1931, the pickled melon produced by Yilong’s “Chun Sen Mao” pickle workshop was even sold as far away as Yunnan, Gansu, and Shaanxi. Today, the traditional custom of making pickled melon is still preserved among the people of Yilong. tG5

　　The production history of Yilong Pickled Melon is long-standing. The “Yilong County Annals” compiled in the 10th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1861 AD) states under the “Food and Produce” section, in the entry for pickled melon: “It tastes sweet and is crisp, well-known far and wide. Except for one or two shops in the county town, imitations made elsewhere do not match its quality.” During the 10th year of the Republic of China, Yilong Pickled Melon won an award for high quality at the Chengdu Flower Fair. By 1931 (the 20th year of the Republic of China), Yilong-produced pickled melon had already been sold to provinces such as Yunnan, Gansu, and Shaanxi. tG5

　　Yilong Pickled Melon is meticulously processed using special techniques, with pickled vegetable melon and soy sauce as the main ingredients. It has a crystal-clear, translucent, and uniformly colored appearance. When sliced into thin shreds or pieces and stir-fried, the strips or slices are smooth and tender, resembling squid, crispy without being greasy. When savored slowly, it offers a fragrant and slightly sweet aftertaste. Served with meals after drinking, it helps cut through the heaviness and fishy taste, freshening the mouth and instantly stimulating the appetite. tG5

　　The production area of Yilong Pickled Melon includes the current administrative regions of seven towns in Yilong County, Sichuan Province: Xinzhen Town, Zhanggong Town, Guanzi Town, Sanjiao Town, Jincheng Town, Shuangsheng Town, and Lishan Town.