Ingredients for Salted Fish Head Tofu Soup: one split salted fish head, two pieces of firm tofu, 60 grams of dried vegetables, one slice of ginger. Method: Soak the dried vegetables until soft, wash and wring dry, then cut into short lengths. Wash and dry the salted fish head, pan-fry briefly to remove the fishy smell. After frying, remove and rinse with hot water to remove excess oil. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil, add the salted fish head, tofu, ginger, and dried vegetables...
Pan-fried Shrimp Segments Ingredients: 460g large or medium shrimp, 1 tsp minced garlic. Method: Trim the shrimp tails and whiskers, devein, rinse and pat dry, then cut into two or three pieces. Pan-fry the shrimp until cooked, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, add tomato sauce and seasonings, mix well and serve. …
The Xupu Goose is a well-known local breed with a long history of farming. It is characterized by its large body size and richly developed liver. Adult geese can weigh over 6 kilograms, with an average foie gras weight of 572.9 grams and a maximum of 1,001.2 grams. The goose ranks second in body size nationwide and second globally in foie gras production capacity, only behind the UK. The meat is tender and fine, with a whole clean yield...
The navel blood orange has a smooth rind with a red blush, and its flesh is blood-red in color. Rich in hemoglobin and vitamins, it boasts a thick, delicious juice and a strong rose-like fragrance, making it an excellent gift for family and friends. …
Glutinous Rice Cake The glutinous rice cake made from Longtan sticky rice is fragrant, soft, and delicious—white as snow, stretchy as silk, and tender as cotton. It was once an imperial tribute. Tongye Glutinous Rice Cake The rice is ground into a paste, wrapped in a white cloth, then pressed under a stone until the moisture evaporates. After kneading into a dough, it is filled with sweet fillings such as bean flour and sesame sugar, then wrapped in fresh tongye leaves, …
Dongkou Dong Ethnic Bitter Wine In the Dong villages of Dongkou, there is a custom of drinking bitter wine on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (Chongyang Festival) to ward off evil spirits. It is said that bitter wine made on this day can remain non-sour for a long time. The preparation of Dong bitter wine begins with steaming glutinous rice, which is then mixed with a traditional folk yeast recipe. After fermenting for several days, a large amount of sweet wine mash is obtained. Then, it is blended with the uniquely pure and clean mineral water from the Dong mountain villages...
Homemade Process of Pickled Radish:
Main ingredients: Taro, squid Side ingredients: Green and red bell peppers, eggs, lemon Seasonings: Salt, chicken essence, soy sauce, pepper, starch, sesame seeds, chopped scallions and ginger
Zhijiang has long been known as the "Land of Black Chickens." In Dahongshan Township, about 40 kilometers from the county seat, free-range black chickens raised in the high mountains lay eggs with green shells and golden-yellow yolks—hence the name "green-shell chicken eggs." These eggs are rich in minerals such as iron and zinc, and are believed to have health benefits including dispelling wind, relieving pain, enhancing memory, enriching blood, and strengthening the body,…
The duck meat is tender and soft, with a golden-yellow hue. It boasts juicy, fragrant flesh that is rich yet not greasy, and has a refreshing taste. Historical records indicate that Zhijiang Duck is a renowned specialty food from the Dong ethnic region in western Hunan, China. With a long history, it is celebrated for its excellent color, aroma, and flavor, and is famous both domestically and abroad. Since the Yuan Dynasty, it has been a traditional custom to eat Zhijiang Duck during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Zhijiang. There was also a tradition of gifting prepared duck...
Originally named "Mint Crisp," Lotus Heart Fragrant Candy is produced in Zhijiang. Its production began in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of over 100 years. It is primarily made from premium white sugar, with plant oil, butter, and other ingredients as additives. The candy is exquisitely crafted using unique techniques, featuring an elegant shape, snow-white color resembling jade, and a rectangular form. Inside, it resembles the core of a lotus root, with each piece containing 16 main holes and 9…
Breed Description Origin and Distribution: The Qian-Shao Spotted Pig is also known as the Longtan Pig, Liangsan Pig, or Dongshan Pig. It originates from Huaihua, Shaoyang, and other areas in Hunan Province. Physical Characteristics: Medium to small in size, with a relatively narrow and long head, a long and straight snout, medium-sized ears that droop sideways, a slender neck, a straight or slightly concave back and waist, mostly with a single spine, a shallow and narrow chest, ribs that do not spread much, a relatively large belly but seldom drooping to the ground, sturdy limbs, and some hind legs having a partially lying stance. The coat color comes in two varieties: “two-end black” and “large black-spotted.”
Golden Autumn Pears: Produced in Hongjiang City, Zhongfang County, and Zhijiang County, with an annual output of 10,000 tons. This product features large fruit size, thin skin, small pits, fine and crisp flesh, juicy and sweet taste, as well as smooth and shiny skin. It has won the "National Spark Science and Technology Premium Gold Award" and was recognized as an outstanding project at the Beijing "10th Anniversary of Spark Science and Technology Implementation & Eighth Five-Year Plan Agricultural Science and Technology Achievements Expo"...
Zhijiang Golden Autumn Pear The Zhijiang Golden Autumn Pear boasts excellent characteristics such as early fruiting, high yield, late ripening, large and uniform fruit size (each fruit weighs around 0.5 kg), shiny and attractive appearance, white, crisp, tender and juicy flesh, small core, high edible rate, good storability (natural storage period of 2–3 months), and strong disease resistance. It won the “Gold Award” at the 1994 Chengdu National Spark Science and Technology Quality Products Exhibition...
In recent years, Zhijiang has vigorously developed high-altitude grapes in line with its geographical conditions. Townships such as Dashudiao, Yanggongmiao, and Muyexi have achieved a certain scale of cultivation, with the county's total planting area exceeding 8,000 mu. Among them, Dashudiao Township alone has reached 3,000 mu, with an annual output of 1.25 million kilograms, and has begun to move toward the industrialization of high-altitude…
Zhijiang Matou Goat The Zhijiang Matou Goat gets its name from the fact that it has no horns and a head resembling a horse’s head, which locals call “horse goat.” It is an excellent meat-producing goat breed. Both males and females are hornless, have horse-like heads, and are relatively large in size. Adult rams can reach up to 56 kilograms, while ewes can reach 45 kilograms. It has been listed by the Ministry of Agriculture as one of the key livestock breeds promoted nationally during the Ninth Five-Year Plan period...
Spicy Cabbage
Ingredients and Seasonings Fresh lamb .l000g, Lamb broth .500g, Pickled vegetables 50g, Garlic sprouts .25g, Coriander .50g, Scallion bundle .15g, Fresh red chili 25g, Ginger slices .15g, Dried red chili …
Ingredients/Seasonings 200g lean pork, 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 bamboo shoot, 6 green vegetables, 2 tbsp chopped scallions, 1/2 tsp pepper, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp spicy doubanjiang (chili bean paste), 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 6 cups broth, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3 large sheets of shahe noodles (or noodles). Preparation Process …
Zhijiang Scallion-Wrapped Duck is a traditional famous dish from western Hunan. Not only is the duck excellent, the dish is great, but even the story behind it is captivating. Zhijiang, anciently known as Yuanzhou, has had the tradition of enjoying duck during the Mid-Autumn Festival since the Yuan Dynasty, when every household would slaughter a duck. It is said that at the time, the people, unable to bear the brutal rule of the Yuan Dynasty, used the Mid-Autumn Festival gift-giving and holiday celebrations as a cover...