Product Name: Fukien Cooking Wine (Fujian Lao Jiu / Fujian Cooking Wine)
Origin: Minhou County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China
Product Type: Semi-sweet Red Yeast Rice Wine, China National Geographical Indication Product
Product Description:
Fukien Cooking Wine originated from Fuzhou's traditional glutinous rice red yeast wine (commonly known as "Lao Jiu") and has a history of over 200 years. It is a semi-sweet red yeast rice wine with a distinctive style unique to China. The wine was already famous during the Song Dynasty, with the poet Su Shi writing "Night pours Min wine, white as vermilion" in its praise.
The product is made from premium round glutinous rice, Gutian red yeast (Hong Qu), and Xiyuan mountain spring water, supplemented with a proprietary herbal yeast starter, using the traditional "spreading method" (Tan Fan Fa) brewing process and aged for three years. The wine features an amber-brown color, clear and bright appearance, mellow and full-bodied flavor, refreshing taste, and a lingering finish, combining the characteristics of fragrance, richness, smoothness, and refreshment. Fukien Cooking Wine won first prize at China's First Huangjiu Festival and is exported to markets including the United States and Japan.
Key Features:
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National Geographical Indication Product: Protected origin from Minhou, Fujian, ensuring quality and authenticity
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Traditional Craftsmanship, Three-Year Aging: Brewed with red yeast, glutinous rice, and mountain spring water using the traditional spreading method and aged for three years
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Enhances Flavor and Removes Odors: A small amount is sufficient to eliminate fishy or gamey smells and enhance the savory richness of dishes such as braised meats and steamed fish
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Versatile Applications: Essential for the classic Fujian dish "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall," widely used in postpartum recovery (chicken stew), and as an auxiliary ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine
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Alcohol Content: Typically 14%-15% by volume
Applications:
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Fujian cuisine (Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, braised meats, seafood)
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Stir-frying, soups, and steaming to enhance flavor and remove odors
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Postpartum recovery (chicken stew)
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Traditional Chinese medicine (as a catalyst for herbal formulas)
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed after opening and consume promptly.
Note: This is a cooking wine containing salt; please reduce table salt accordingly when cooking.
