Soybean dregs are made by soaking soybeans until they swell, then grinding them into a paste. They are cooked with an appropriate amount of rice and greens, and served with chili and scallions for a delicious taste and high nutritional value.…
A specialty product of Shiyan City. The Yunba Yellow Cattle is a robust variety of the Bashan Yellow Cattle, a superior yellow cattle breed in southern China. It has a larger body size, more developed muscles, strong endurance, excellent climbing ability, and greater disease resistance, making it well-suited for agricultural work and transportation in mountainous areas. The Yunba Yellow Cattle mainly comes from Zhushan, Zhuxi, and Fangxian counties in Shiyan City, and is also found in Yunxi, Yunxian, and Dan...
Bamboo shoots, known for their sweet, fresh, and crisp taste, are a local delicacy of Shiyan City, Hubei Province. Rich in nutrients, they are a traditional Chinese dish with a long history of consumption. Legend has it that before his death, King Cheng of Zhou ordered the dukes Zhao and Bi to lead neighboring lords in supporting King Kang’s ascension to the throne. On that occasion, a bamboo shoot feast was served, indicating that such feasts were considered quite formal at the time. Analysis shows that fresh bamboo shoots contain carbohydrates...
Ingredients for Crispy Vegetarian Tendon: 1 pack of vegetarian tendon made from konjac, cornstarch, custard powder, eggs. Seasonings: salt, MSG, cooking wine, white pepper, spicy salt, scallions, ginger, cooking oil. Preparation: 1. Blanch the vegetarian tendon, then marinate with salt, MSG, cooking wine, and pepper until flavored. Set aside. 2. Coat the vegetarian tendon with cornstarch and custard batter. Set aside.
Ingredients for Hydrangea Vegetarian Plum Blossom Shrimp Balls: 1 pack of vegetarian plum blossom made from konjac, 150g medium shrimp meat, an appropriate amount of green and red bell peppers, 200g fish paste, an appropriate amount of colorful shredded vegetables. Seasonings: refined salt, monosodium glutamate, white pepper, superior stock, cornstarch, cooking oil. Method: 1. Season the fish paste, beat it to firmness, shape into balls, roll in colorful shredded vegetables to make them into “hydrangeas,” then steam them in a steamer until cooked,…
Zhuxi Tribute Rice, a specialty of Zhuxi County in Hubei Province, was first designated as “tribute rice” during the Tang Dynasty. The rice is as white as jade, shuttle-shaped, with large, long grains that are glossy, crystal-clear, and plump. Its milky juice is fragrant, soft, and delicious, rich in essential trace elements such as calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium needed by the human body. In 2008, it won the Gold Award for agricultural products at the 5th China Wuhan Agricultural Expo…
Zhuxi multicolor slate features stable chemical properties, resisting acid and alkali corrosion, compression, expansion, and weathering, while also providing soundproofing, thermal insulation, and moisture resistance. It bonds well with cement, mortar, and chemical adhesives. This hard and durable stone material is widely used for architectural cladding, furniture surfaces, as well as craft items such as tombstones, potted plants, and carvings...
Zhuxi Rice Cake is snow-white in color, soft and glutinous in texture, sweet yet not greasy. It is said to have the benefits of protecting the stomach and promoting intestinal health. This rice cake is a long-standing traditional snack in Zhuxi County, with a history of over 500 years. Since the Ming Dynasty, locals heading to Sichuan to carry salt, to Wuchang to trade cloth, or to pursue studies would always eat a serving...
Tofu is generally made from soybeans, but in Zhuxi County, there is a type of tofu made from leaves. Recently, reporters in Quanyuan Village, Quanxi Town, Zhuxi County, got to taste the magical “Divine Tofu.” It is a food that is soaked in water, has a deep yellow color, feels smooth to the touch, and tastes cool and slightly bitter in the mouth. Divine Tofu is made in Zhuxi County…
Damaqi lacquer from Zhuxi County is a famous local specialty. Zhuxi Damaqi lacquer is described as “clear as oil, so transparent you can see the face of a beauty; shimmering amber when shaken, and forming threads when lifted,” making it one of China’s five most renowned types of lacquer. It has been designated as China’s national lacquer at the China Agricultural Exhibition Hall. Since the 1950s, Zhuxi has been listed as a national raw lacquer export base county and was honored by the state with the title of “Advanced County for Quality Lacquer…”
Stinky Tofu Skin — The “stinky tofu skin” from Tianjiaba in Zhushan is a famous and beloved dish far and wide. Legend has it that during the late Qing and early Republican period, Tianjiaba, known as the “Little Shanghai” of the time, was bustling with merchants and thriving in business. Among the many merchants, those from Guizhou were the most numerous, as they had a particular fondness for spicy and pungent-flavored dishes. As a result, they specially brought chefs from their hometown in Guizhou to prepare...
Zhuxi Tribute Timber is a specialty of Zhuxi County in Shiyan City, Hubei Province. The story of Zhuxi Tribute Timber dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Wuzong of Ming, Zhu Houzhao, believed that Beijing, as the center of political, economic, and cultural governance, had an unsatisfactory environment. He advocated for the construction of an imperial residence in Beijing that was fortified, exquisitely structured, symmetrically laid out, and convenient for governance...
Ingredients for Steamed Potatoes with Century Egg and Chopped Chili: Main ingredient: 350g potatoes. Garnish: 3 century eggs. Seasonings: 20g vegetable oil, 1g salt, 2g MSG, 20g chopped chili, 5g scallions, 10g sesame oil, 5g garlic. Method: 1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into slices 2.5cm long, 1.5cm wide,…
Ingredients for konjac yogurt jelly: konjac flour, sweetened milk powder, fresh lemon juice, a tiny amount of sodium carbonate (use as little as possible). Method: 1. Dissolve the konjac flour in 70°C water (the ratio of powder to water is roughly 1:80; use slightly less water since you’ll be adding lemon juice, and because konjac flour only coagulates under alkaline conditions…)
Ingredients for Fragrant Fruit Konjac: konjac, pineapple, apple, orange. Method: 1. Peel the orange into segments, dice the rest. 2. First boil the konjac in water for 20 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients to the pot and cook for another ten minutes. If you prefer it softer, cook it longer. 3. When it’s almost done, mix a little cold water with starch, pour it into the pot while stirring with a spoon...
Ingredients for High Stock Taro-Wrapped Jinhua Slices: one box of taro vermicelli knots, 20g shiitake mushrooms, 50g cooked bamboo shoots, 50g Jinhua ham, 40g scallions, an appropriate amount of high stock. Seasonings: refined salt, monosodium glutamate, cornstarch, white pepper, cooking oil. Preparation: 1. Cut the shiitake mushrooms, cooked bamboo shoots, and Jinhua ham into strips. 2. Use scallions to tie the cut shiitake mushrooms…
Gold dust is panned and filtered from large amounts of river sand, hence its extraction process is commonly known as “gold panning.” The tools used for gold panning include specially made pans. The production process involves placing sand that contains gold into a gold panning tray or pan, then shaking and washing it in water—commonly called “shaking the tray”—to remove a large amount of dirt and sand particles…
Old Yellow Rice Wine from Yunxian has its origins in folk traditions, boasts a long history, and is widely consumed across the county. Nearly every household makes it, and everyone enjoys drinking it, making it one of the traditional beverages. In recent years, migrants from Yunxian have introduced Old Yellow Rice Wine to counties such as Wuchang, Jiayu, Hanyang, Jingshan, and Yicheng. After tasting it, locals have all praised its quality and eagerly learned to brew their own. Though making Yunxian Old Yellow Rice Wine is not...
The White-Feathered Black-Boned Chicken originates from the Dalong Mountain area of Yun County, Hubei Province. With its lush mountains and unique climate, this distinctive chicken breed was developed. It features a single comb, greenish ears, white feathers, smooth plumage, bare shanks, an upright tail, four toes, and black skin, meat, and bones. Raised free-range by local farmers, the chickens feed on insects, wild plants, fruits, and natural mineral feed, resulting in…
The "Yunyang Papaya" geographical indication product protection has passed expert review and been listed as a national geographical indication product. This is the second geographical indication product approved for Yun County, following the "Yunyang White Feather Silkie Chicken." Yun County adheres to an ecological priority and eco-county development strategy, seizing the opportunities presented by national projects such as the Grain for Green Program...