Luzhou Grape Imitation

Luzhou Grape Imitation

　　Luzhou Grape Imitation is a famous local snack from Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. With its beautiful color and shape, crispy texture, melt-in-the-mouth feel, and moderate sweetness, it is highly popular among locals and is often served to distinguished guests during the Spring Festival.

　　This famous Luzhou specialty, originally called Magnolia Silk, was white as jade and tender as orchid, making it an ideal treat for esteemed guests during the Spring Festival. Known for its attractive appearance, crispy texture, melt-in-the-mouth quality, and well-balanced sweetness, it has won widespread acclaim. In 1979, Luzhou Grape Imitation was rated as a high-quality product by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce. 5n4

　　Ingredients for Luzhou Grape Imitation: 5n4

　　15 kg premium glutinous rice; 17 kg granulated sugar; 14 kg lard; 8.5 kg maltose. 5n4

　　 Production Process of Luzhou Grape Imitation: 5n4

　　Making rice threads → Frying the threads → Coating with syrup → Shaping and packaging 5n4

　　 Preparation Method of Luzhou Grape Imitation: 5n4

　　1. Making threads and frying the threads: Wash premium glutinous rice, soak it for 3–4 days, then drain and grind into a paste. Steam the paste until cooked, stir well, cut into threads, and air-dry. Next, heat lard to 120–140°C, and fry the threads in batches until they float to the surface for 1.5–2 minutes. Remove, drain the oil, and set aside. 5n4

　　2. Coating with syrup, shaping, and packaging: Boil granulated sugar with water in a pot, add maltose, and simmer into a syrup with suitable viscosity. Then, mix the fried threads with the syrup evenly (e.g., 1 kg of threads to 0.9 kg of syrup), pour into a special mold, press flat, cut into desired shapes, and package as finished products. 5n4