The beautiful Mata Lake is full of treasures, and two of its special delicacies are not only delicious, but also make the pockets of people in the lake area bulge.
Golden duck eggs, one of the special products of Mada Lake, are China's national geographical indication products. They are pure green and pollution-free, and have the effect of lowering cholesterol and lowering blood pressure. When making it, it is generally marinated with yellow mud. Pour the mud into a container, add an appropriate amount of salt and water, and mix well to form a paste. Then add the washed and dried high-quality fresh duck eggs one by one. After a month, wash off the yellow mud and cook. Food. After steaming, the intersection of egg white and egg yolk looks like strands of twisted golden threads, hence the name "golden duck eggs". At present, the water of Mata Lake is clear and full of grass and abundant aquatic life, which provides abundant food for lake ducks, so the golden duck eggs produced are also more "rich and oily".
In Qifeng Town, Huantai County, surrounding Mada Lake, there are more than 4,000 acres of lotus root fields. White lotus root is known as the top specialty of Mada Lake. The lotus root in June and July is commonly known as "new lotus root". It is as white as jade, fresh, tender, sweet and crisp. In winter, white lotus root is fully mature and contains high starch, protein and vitamins, making it a top-quality vegetable. The length of white lotus root can reach one and a half meters, and a stick can weigh 4 to 5 kilograms. It is also a national geographical indication product and has been rated as a provincial green and pollution-free food.
"After the environment of Mata Lake improved, the quality of white lotus roots became more outstanding and the output increased significantly. Our association has more than 100 villagers as shareholders and operates more than 500 acres of lotus root fields. The total annual output can reach 800,000 kilograms, and the total sales The revenue is close to 10 million yuan," said Song Zhenxue, president of Huantai County Mata Lake Specialty Industries Association.
Source of article: Gaoqing County Media Center
