Description
The most beautiful and eye-catching street beverage in the bazaars of Xinjiang (especially oasis cities like Kashgar). Bright red pomegranates are halved and crushed under a massive, hand-cranked iron press. A 100% pure juice with absolutely zero added water or sugar.
Restaurants serving Shi Liu Zhi (Fresh Pomegranate Juice)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Fresh pomegranates(massive amounts)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Trends]
- (Pomegranate Selection) Prepare a mountain of Xinjiang's premium, ultra-sweet pomegranates, bursting with massive, juice-filled arils.
- Chop them in half, skin and all.
- [The Bazaar Scene]: Place the halves cut-side down into the receiving cup of a 'massive, hand-cranked iron press' sitting on the stall.
- The vendor pulls the long heavy lever down with all their might ('SQUEEZE!').
- The pressure bursts all the arils simultaneously. With perfect force to avoid extracting bitterness from the rind, 100% pure 'bright ruby juice' flows directly into the cup below.
- Served immediately with absolutely ZERO ice, water, or sugar added.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pure pomegranate sweetness and pleasing、intense tartness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Buy commercial 100% pomegranate juice)
Pairing
Kao Bao Zi (Mutton Pie) / Lamb Skewers
Trivia
[Trivia] Pomegranates are a historical fruit brought to China via the Silk Road from Persia (Iran). Xinjiang pomegranates are considered China's sweetest. This hand-pressed juice is the ultimate cup that all Chinese tourists dream of, saying, 'If you go to Kashgar, you MUST drink this.'
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Chug the bright red juice amidst the hustle and bustle of the bazaar. In the dry air of the Silk Road, after eating greasy lamb BBQ, the intense tartness and natural sweetness of the pomegranate permeates your parched throat like the 'Water of Life'.
Allergen
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