Sinan Pickled Melon

Sinan Pickled Melon

　　Origin: Sinan, Guizhou Province, China.

　　Process: The ingredients are high-quality fragrant melons produced in Wengjiapo of Daheba District, Shazikan of Sunjiaba District, and Baihuyan of Chengguan Town in the county. First, the rind is wiped clean with a flannel cloth, then the melons are cut in half, the pulp and seeds removed, and the halves soaked in limewater for over 10 hours. They are then manually squeezed to remove the bitter liquid, washed, and dried for later use. Homemade premium sweet wheat paste is mixed with the melon blanks in a certain ratio for pickling. Every 24 hours, the old paste is removed and replaced with fresh paste, repeating this changing of jars and paste three times. Afterward, the melons are placed in jars or cans, topped with specially made high-grade wheat paste, sealed, and left to mature for about 100 days before becoming the finished product.

　　Features: Its color is brownish, the texture is crisp and tender, offering a delicate and refreshing taste. It has a balanced salty-sweet flavor, rich in sauce aroma and umami, delivering a distinctive taste profile that is sweet, salty, crisp, fresh, and fragrant.