Moutan Bark: A deciduous shrub with bipinnate leaves featuring three leaflets. The terminal leaflet can reach up to 10 cm in length, with three shallow or unlobed splits near the center. The lateral leaflets are smaller, obliquely ovate, with two unequal shallow lobes or unlobed, green on the upper surface and powdery white underneath, with sparse or nearly no hairs along the midrib. Flowers grow singly at the branch tips, with five sepals; five petals, or double-petaled…
Sangdong Polygonatum has been granted national geographical indication protection, and no other region is allowed to counterfeit "Sangdong Polygonatum." Polygonatum, also known as tail-root or wilting lush, is a plant of the Liliaceae family. The dried fleshy rhizome of Polygonatum (Polygonatum odoratum C.Mill. Druce) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonatum genus...
The kitchen knives, scissors, and razors produced in Xianchaqiao, Shaodong County are collectively known as the Shaodong Three Knives. They enjoy a high reputation both domestically and internationally. Known for their sharp blades, attractive designs, and diverse styles, they are widely favored by customers. …
Shaodong County in Hunan Province has long been known as the "Hometown of Daylilies." The scientific name for daylilies is Hemerocallis, and in ancient China, terms like "Xuan Ting" (萱庭) and "Xuan Tang" (萱堂) were used to symbolize motherhood—hence the folk name "mother flower" for daylilies. Due to their golden color and slender shape, they are also called "golden needle flowers." Daylilies are not only highly nutritious but also...
Dongkou Honey Tangerine is a specialty of Dongkou County in Shaoyang City, Hunan Province. The tangerines from Dongkou are high in sugar and low in acidity, seedless, deliciously fresh, and boast strong resilience, early fruiting, high yield, and good storability. Dongkou County is a major honey tangerine-producing area in Hunan Province and is known as the “Hometown of Fruits.” It was personally named “Xuefeng Honey Tangerine” by the Premier,…
Dongkou Song Mushroom is a specialty of Dongkou County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province. Also known as pine mushroom, it grows beneath pine trees. The orange-red variety is called red song mushroom, while the purplish-brown one is called dark song mushroom—both are considered delicacies. Most parts of Dongkou County feature rolling hills, layered pine forests, and the fragrant aroma of song mushrooms. Cooking tofu with song mushrooms yields an exceptionally delicious flavor; mixing song mushrooms with...
Cherokee Rose, also known as Mountain Chicken Head or Sugar Pot, is abundantly found in the mountainous areas of Dongkou County. It is a climbing shrub about 5 meters tall, with reddish-brown stems covered in thorny hairs. The flowers are white and grow singly at the tips of lateral branches, while the fruit is nearly spherical, turning reddish-brown when ripe. Its roots, stems, and bark are rich in tannins and are collectively referred to in medicine, along with the root barks of wild roses and other Rosaceae plants, as...
Native chickens forage in orchards, economic forests, cornfields, and sorghum fields, living off weeds and mixed grains. Mountain folks don’t buy commercial feed, never use any additives or chemical concentrates, but instead raise them on homegrown corn and wild greens. The resulting meat boasts a natural aroma, pure sweetness, unique flavor, high quality…
Native pigs have a lean meat ratio of less than 50%. Although “foreign” pork isn’t as flavorful, it boasts a lean meat ratio as high as 70%, about 10% higher than that of native pigs. Yet, native pigs have lower productivity. When it comes to meat quality, native breeds hold a unique advantage. However, native pig resources are at risk of disappearing and are hard to find in the market. Native pork is tender and delicious...
Harvested from the pristine high-quality wild fern shoots and tender bamboo shoots in the Nanshan region of southwestern Hunan, at an altitude of over 1,800 meters, these are meticulously processed using traditional methods, sterilized at high temperatures, and vacuum-packed into green soft canned foods, containing no chemical additives. Once opened, you can add your favorite ingredients to enjoy them cold-mixed, stewed, in soups, stir-fried, or as hot pot ingredients...
Shaoyang Daqu Liquor is brewed from high-quality glutinous rice produced locally. In 1988, at the first China Food Expo, the Wangyunshan-brand Zhuangyuanhong Wine from the Longhui County Huangjiu Brewery won a silver award; meanwhile, Shaoyang Daqu and the low-alcohol Shaoyang-brand Daqu Liquor from the Shaoyang City Liquor Factory both took home gold awards. In 1990, Shaoyang Daqu Liquor and the low-alcohol Daqu Liquor were recognized as quality products by the national…
Bamboo carving involves pressing bamboo veneer into flat sheets, gluing them onto wooden boards, and then intricately crafting them into various carved artworks. The Shaoyang region of Hunan Province is abundant in nanmu bamboo. During the Qing Dynasty, artisan Wang Shulang pioneered the art of bamboo carving. Using traditional line-drawing techniques, he used a carving knife in place of a brush to etch patterns of flowers, birds, insects, fish, poetry, and calligraphy onto the bamboo veneer. Products include…
“When the grains ripen, there’s King Muyu.” Located in the eastern part of Sandy Stone, Wangmu Village sits on entirely fiery sandy soil, rich in minerals and trace elements. The water here is pure and unpolluted, and the fish raised in the mountain ponds are golden all over, with firm flesh, delicious taste, and high nutritional value. It is a source of pride for the people of Sandy Stone and a major local specialty. Every year, it attracts fishing enthusiasts…
Shaodong Liuzhe Polygonatum is a specialty of Shaodong County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province. Polygonatum, commonly known as "Weishen," originates from Liuzhe Qiankun Tou in Liuzhe and is now primarily cultivated in Quanxi Village and Xinquan Village of Liuzhe Town. As a traditional Chinese medicinal tonic, the town has over 2,000 acres of Polygonatum cultivation, more than 2,600 processing households, and processes over 60,000 tons of Polygonatum annually. The product is sold across the country,…
Ingredients for Fried Shrimp Balls: Main ingredient – 300g large shrimp. Secondary ingredients – 2 egg whites, 50g pork fat. Oil, starch, salt, cooking wine, MSG, and prickly ash water. Preparation: 1. Remove the heads, tails, and shells of the large shrimp, devein them, and rinse with water; slice the pork fat thinly and pound it together with the shrimp using the back of a knife until…
Ingredients for Fragrant Chicken in Wine Broth: one plump hen, 2 pieces of soaked shiitake mushrooms, 2 slices of ham, 50g of sorghum wine, 750g of chicken broth, 5 cloves. Cooking steps: 1. Clean the chicken thoroughly, cut it open along the back, then make 3 horizontal cuts. Place the chicken in a stewing bowl with the belly facing up, arrange the ham slices and mushrooms on top, and add seasonings and chicken broth. 2. The bowl…
Shetianqiao Tofu is located on the banks of the Zhen River in Shaodong County and has long been famous for its fresh tofu. Thanks to the exceptionally high-quality water, the tofu produced here is especially white, delicate, and tender, renowned for its sweet, delicious flavor. Legend has it that in the late Qing Dynasty, an elderly “tofu grandmother” and her daughter-in-law lived together and made a living by grinding tofu. The “Dragon Immortal of the Zhen River”...
【Dish Name】 Stir-fried Preserved Pork with Chili Peppers 【Cuisine】 Hunan Cuisine 【Characteristics】 Richly aromatic and delicious, with a unique flavor. 【Ingredients】 250g preserved pork, 50g each of red and green chili peppers, 4g cooking wine, 3g soy sauce, 2g MSG, 2g dried chili peppers, 3g fermented black beans, 70g oil, an appropriate amount of chicken broth. 【Preparation…
【Dish Name】 Delicious Shredded Beef Tripe 【Cuisine】 Hunan Cuisine 【Characteristics】 The beef is tender and delicate; served with minced ginger and aromatic vinegar, it has a delicious flavor. 【Ingredients】 750g raw beef tripe, 15g wet starch, 50g soaked magnolia slices, 1g monosodium glutamate, 1.5g dried red chili flakes, 3g refined salt, 50g beef broth...
The production technique of Sui Ning Magnolia Slices originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. With their wax-yellow, semi-transparent color and petal-like shape resembling magnolia blossoms, they are thus named "Magnolia Slices." Varieties: Depending on the growth and processing seasons of bamboo shoots, Sui Ning Magnolia Slices can be divided into four types: "Baojian" (Treasure Tip), "Dongpian" (Winter Slice), "Taopian" (Peach Slice), and "Chunhua" (Spring Flower)…