Speaking of Liangping, people may first think of well-received delicacies like Zhang's Duck, Stewed Pork Intestines, and Liangping Pomelo. But for Liangping natives, there is another delicacy that can remind them of their hometown, that is, Doujin, a kind of strips made of soybean.
Fresh doujin
Doujin, also known as bean strip or bean stick, is one of the most famous local specialties in Liangping and a special ingredient in Sichuan and Chongqing. Known as the best mate for braised pork and the perfect match for cured pork ribs, whether cold and dressed with sauce or pot-stewed, it whets the appetite with its special fragrance.
It is said that in Liangshan (old name of Liangping) during the reign of Emperor Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, Doujin was once listed as a royal tribute. Billed as vegetarian meat and "beauty acid," it enjoys great popularity at home and abroad.
The dish
However, as the constantly developing science and technology lifts the curtain on the era of automation, the traditional processing craft of soybean strips using an earthen stove has gradually waned, thus spoiling its original flavor.
What is the most authentic way to feast on Doujin? In winter, such hot dishes as braised Doujin with pork, pot-stewed Doujin, and fried Doujin are good choices.