Product Name: Hua Tiao Cooking Wine
Origin: Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Product Type: Yellow Rice Wine Culinary Seasoning
Product Description:
Hua Tiao wine is a representative category of traditional Chinese yellow rice wine, with a history tracing back to the Song Dynasty in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Hua Tiao specifically refers to a premium quality "Jia Fan" (extra rich) rice wine from Shaoxing. It is brewed from high-quality glutinous rice, fine wheat koji, and the pure, clear waters of Jianhu Lake, following ancient methods and aged for several years.
The name derives from a traditional Shaoxing custom, where wine was stored in elaborately carved and decorated jars as a gift for one's children. When a baby was born, a jar of Hua Tiao wine was buried underground. For a baby boy, it was intended to be opened upon his success in the imperial examinations (hence "Zhuang Yuan Hong"), and for a baby girl, it was opened on her wedding day to entertain guests (hence "Nü Er Hong").
Hua Tiao Cooking Wine is crafted using this high-quality aged wine as its base. It features an amber or orange-yellow color, clear and bright. It has a mild character, an alcohol content typically around 15-16%, a rich and fragrant aroma, and a sweet, mellow taste with a long finish.
Key Features:
Authentic Ingredients, Traditional Brewing: Made from glutinous rice, wheat koji, and lake water through traditional fermentation and aging. Some varieties use 3-year aged Hua Tiao as a base for superior quality
Removes Odors, Enhances Aroma & Flavor: Effectively neutralizes fishy and gamey smells from meat and seafood while adding a unique wine fragrance and rich flavor
Bright Color, Mellow Flavor: Amber or orange-yellow hue, clear and bright, with a rich fragrance and sweet, full-bodied taste
Versatile Use: Suitable for marinating, braising, steaming, and stewing. A key ingredient for classic cold dishes like "drunken chicken" and "drunken shrimp"
Clean Label Options: Some brands emphasize no added colors, alcohol, or preservatives, with a pure and simple ingredient list
Nutritional Reference:
Hua Tiao wine is rich in amino acids (including 8 essential amino acids), sugars, vitamins, and trace elements, and is considered highly nutritious, often referred to as a "liquid cake".
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed after opening and consume promptly.
Note: This product is a cooking wine and contains salt. Reduce table salt accordingly when cooking. Hua Tiao wine is warm in nature and pairs well with cold-natured ingredients like crab to harmonize the stomach.
