Made with skinless pork belly, sliced and cut into strips. Eggs, starch, shredded scallions and ginger, spices, and other ingredients are mixed evenly, then coated in hot oil with an egg batter and deep-fried until golden. Green and red peppers, vinegar, light soy sauce, and other seasonings are added before steaming. The dish is warming, boosts energy, nourishes kidneys, moisturizes dryness, and benefits eye health. It has a vibrant color, crispy texture, and delicious taste, with an enticing aroma...
Made with marbled pork belly featuring alternating layers of fat and lean meat, the dish is first deep-fried, then glazed with caramelized sugar, sliced paper-thin, and steamed in a bowl to create its signature layered look—hence the name “Thousand-Layer Braised Pork.” It is commonly served atop pickled vegetables, fermented black beans, or dried mustard greens. The dish boasts a golden hue, tender texture, and richly savory flavor—juicy yet not greasy, melt-in-the-mouth without being mushy, with a well-balanced sweet and salty aroma. Legend has it that...
The fish used is mostly silver carp, though some recipes call for black carp. The fish is minced in a meat grinder, then mixed with minced garlic, ginger, and starch. The egg whites and yolks are separated. The fish mixture is steamed, coated with egg yolk, and steamed again until a rich fish aroma rises. It is then removed from the heat, sliced, and served. White fish balls are made the same way but are only steamed. Yellow croaker balls, however, are shaped by deep-frying while hot. These three varieties offer different textures, paired with...
Shishou Dumplings are a specialty snack from Shishou City, Jingzhou, Hubei Province. The outer layer of the dumpling is mainly made from cooked glutinous rice that is mashed into a paste, resulting in a white, round, and flat appearance. The filling primarily consists of carrots, cured pork, and cured tofu, with a slightly spicy flavor that tastes absolutely delicious—these are a beloved local favorite among the people of Shishou. In Shishou City, there are…
According to *The Complete Guide to China’s Local Specialties*, Taohua Mountain Chicken Eggs, Bijia Mountain Fish Maw, and Seven Sisters Spicy Peppers are collectively known as the “Three Treasures of Shishou.” Nearly one million Jingchu Taohua Mountain chickens roam freely amidst the picturesque bamboo forests of Taohua Mountain. They forage for insects and grass, peck at sand and stones, drink mountain spring water, absorb the spiritual essence of the beautiful hills, and imbibe the purity of the clear streams. Naturally free-range, these chickens produce eggs with a uniquely rich flavor...
Happy Balls, also known as Hemp Glutinous Rice Balls or Hemp Egg Dumplings, are a snack made from glutinous rice flour. The rice is soaked in water, ground into powder, then mixed with brown sugar and an appropriate amount of wheat flour. The mixture is coated with hemp seeds and deep-fried. Legend has it that during a time of war, a family surnamed Tao in Jiangling was separated. After enduring many hardships, they were finally reunited. They dug up hidden glutinous rice and brown sugar buried underground, made them into dumplings, and fried them. The dish symbolizes reunion...
Recently, "Songzi Buckwheat Bean Curd Skin" has been awarded the Geographical Indication Trademark Registration Certificate by the National Intellectual Property Administration. This is the second geographical indication trademark product in Jingzhou City following Shishou's "Desk Fish Maw." "Songzi Buckwheat Bean Curd Skin" is a traditional handmade specialty originating from Wangjiaqiao Town (formerly Mashui Township) in Songzi City...
Shadao Guan Duopo Chicken One of the Top Ten Local Dishes of Songzi City The Origin of “Duopo Chicken”: Duopo Chicken, also known as Du Family Chicken or Shadao Guan Chicken, originates from Shadao Guan Town in Songzi, Hubei (now within the jurisdiction of Jingzhou City). It is named after an elderly woman surnamed Du in her seventies who first created it, and has a history of over seventy years. …
One of the top ten local signature dishes of Songzi City. Dried Tofu with Beef: Dish characteristics: rich red color, tender meat with intense flavor, aromatic for miles. Preparation method: Uses premium beef and dried tofu. This dish originated from the Hui Muslim mosque. Wash and cube the premium beef, stir-fry with seasonings. Place in a simmering pot, braise until tender, then add dried tofu and appropriate seasonings.…
Tofu Fresh Fish, one of the top ten local signature dishes of Songzi City, Jingzhou, Hubei Province. Features: Distinct color contrast, crispy exterior with tender meat, and a fragrant blend of tofu and fish. Preparation method: Take a fresh fish, clean and prepare it. Pan-fry until golden brown, add seasonings, and cook together with tofu.…
Mahuishuidoupi, one of the top ten local signature dishes of Songzi City, Jingzhou, Hubei Province, is characterized by its delicate ingredients, soft and smooth texture, and unique flavor. Preparation method: Select semi-dry, semi-wet buckwheat bean skin produced locally in Songzi, stir-fry it in oil until about 70% cooked, then add an appropriate amount of salt, monosodium glutamate, garlic sprouts, ginger flavor, and doubanjiang (chili bean paste), stir-fry until golden brown...
Hezha, also known as lazy tofu, is a dish from Songzi in Jingzhou, Hubei Province. It is made from soybeans, which are ground into soy milk using a millstone, then cooked with greens and seasoned with condiments and sesame oil. Thanks to its rich flavor, pleasant texture, and appetite-stimulating qualities, hezha remains quite popular among locals in Songzi today.…
Orange Soup with Glutinous Rice Balls is made from Zhuzhi oranges, a specialty of Jiangling, and glutinous rice. The glutinous rice is first ground into a paste, mixed with sugar, and kneaded into bean-sized balls. These are then boiled in hot water until cooked, after which peeled orange segments are added. The dish is as visually appealing as amber, delightful to the eye, with a sticky, smooth, and refreshing texture. It contains various vitamins and also offers benefits such as soothing coughs and aiding digestion. …
The Weishui Reservoir is one of Asia’s renowned artificial freshwater lakes. The dam of the reservoir stretches 8,968 meters in total length, making it the longest artificial dam in Asia. The reservoir features vast waters covering an area of 37 square kilometers, with a total storage capacity of 598 million cubic meters. The reservoir area is dotted with numerous islands, crisscrossed by waterways, including 159 islands, over 850 water channels, and 50...
Songzi Chicken is a specialty of Songzi, Jingzhou, Hubei. Songzi Chicken. Songzi City Huimin Native Chicken Industry Development Service Center 13660550 Live chicken…
Jiehe Market chili peppers are a specialty of Jiehe Town, Songzi City, Jingzhou, Hubei Province. Walking into Shuguang Village in Jiehe Town, vast expanses of vegetables come into view, with over ten varieties such as Chinese cabbage, chili peppers, and scallions growing in the ridges. Leveraging local resources, Jiehe Town established the "Shuguang" Vegetable Professional Cooperative and formed the Jiehe Market Chili Pepper Production and Sales...
Wangjiaqiao Town is a major fruit-producing town in Songzi City. Mao Huaqing from the town said that the area under honey pomelo cultivation here reaches 12,000 mu, with an annual output of nearly 10,000 tons. The registered "Weishui Brand" Mashui Honey Pomelo has been successively recognized as a high-quality fruit product of Hubei Province, a renowned Chinese fruit product, and won the gold award at the China Wuhan Agricultural Expo. It has also been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and, through the green agricultural product direct sales channel, is exported to Russia.
Dish characteristics: The soup is clear and rich, with a delicious taste and the effects of clearing heat and nourishing kidneys. Preparation method: Slaughter and clean a male turtle, take the skirt edge of the male turtle, dice the meat into 1-inch cubes, and cut the skirt edge into fan-shaped scallops. Simmer chicken and pork bone broth. Shape the winter melon into balls. Parboil the turtle and winter melon balls separately for later use. Heat salad oil in a wok until seven…
One of the top ten signature local dishes of Songzi City. Braised Pork Belly with Crispy Skin (Pork Belly): Dish characteristics: vibrant color, tender texture, rich and mellow flavor, rich yet not greasy. Preparation method: Place pork belly in clear water, add an appropriate amount of salt and ginger slices, and boil for 15 minutes before removing. Add cooking oil and a small amount of brown sugar and MSG, then pan-fry the skin until it turns a caramelized red…
One of the top ten local signature dishes of Songzi City. Southern Wind-Softened Eel: Dish characteristics: tender meat, rich and aromatic broth, with a pleasant spicy kick—it is one of the most beloved local specialty dishes among the people of Songzi. Preparation method: Ingredients include Southern Wind pickled vegetables, cured meat, and eel. First, slaughter and clean the eel, then chop it into 2.5 cm-long eel segments. Wash the pickled vegetables, cured meat, …