Traditional Chinese medicinal diet competition held in Guilin

On Aug 31, Guilin hosted the second Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diet Competition under the theme "Inheriting the Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Promoting Medicinal Diet Culture".

The competition included both theoretical knowledge quizzes and practical cooking challenges, with 31 teams presenting a total of 155 medicinal diet dishes, representing a wide range of culinary creations.

The contestants make medicinal food during the competition. [Photo/Guilin Daily]

The contestants used fresh ingredients and local medicinal herbs as raw materials, designed dishes rooted in traditional Chinese medicine theories and health concepts, and prepared healthy medicated dishes using various cooking methods.

The creative entries impressed the judges and the audience, blending the essence of medicinal diets with culinary artistry, and receiving unanimous praise.

This competition not only demonstrated the allure of integrating TCM and gastronomy, but also facilitated the innovation and development of TCM, thereby advancing Guilin's TCM industry toward high-quality growth.