Jiangcheng Fragrant and Soft Rice

Jiangcheng Fragrant and Soft Rice

　　Jiangcheng Fragrant and Soft Rice is a specialty of Jiangcheng County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. The fragrant and soft rice produced in Jiangcheng refers to two types: Da Maomao Valley Rice and Ma Xian Valley Rice. These are late indica varieties characterized by tall stalks, large panicles, big grains, high milling yield, and resistance to breakage, all while boasting excellent color, aroma, and taste.

　　Da Maomao Valley Rice is known for its strong fragrance and is commonly called “Da Maomao” due to the leopard-like patterns on its husk, and named for the shoulder-strap-like patterns on its outer coat.

　　Ma Xian Rice is known for its softness. The cooked rice is soft and glossy, with a fragrant and moist taste. Its grains are round and long, which is why it is called Ma Xian Rice.

　　Jiangcheng soft and fragrant rice is a premium-quality aromatic rice, with relatively high levels of crude protein and amylose, making it an excellent ingredient for pounding rice cakes (Erkuai), and it is the most favored by people.