Chongyang Jaboticaba is a specialty of Tiancheng Town, Chongyang County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. The fruit has transparent, soft, and juicy flesh, a unique flavor, fragrant aroma, and is sweet and delicious. Its taste is distinctive, reminiscent of multiple flavors including mangosteen, guava, custard apple, and pineapple. When eaten, it offers four different unique taste experiences in one bite. Jaboticaba also...
Chongyang Jinsha Pickles Jinsha pickles mainly come in two varieties: red chili peppers and fresh bamboo shoots. The red chili peppers are large, thick-fleshed, with few seeds and a delicious taste, suitable for all ages, and can stimulate the appetite. The fresh bamboo shoots are made through high-temperature sterilization and vacuum packaging, featuring bright colors, a crispy texture, and a tasty flavor. They are currently a popular eco-friendly green food on the market.…
Legend has it that the cultivation of Nan Bamboo in Xianning dates back 5,000 years. As early as the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, the Xianning local chronicles recorded poetic lines such as "Bamboo shadows and moonlight are pure, osmanthus shadows cast lingering glow" and "The moon writes bamboo upon the window, the wind combs through the reeds." From the late Qing Dynasty to the early years of the Republic of China, Nan Bamboo had spread throughout Xianning. During the First Revolutionary Civil War, Xianning’s Nan Bamboo contributed to the revolutionary cause...
Crispy Chicken is one of the newly created signature dishes of Chongyang. The preparation method is as follows: take a freshly butchered tender hen, use the back of a knife to break the wing and thigh bones while keeping the meat attached to the bone. Mix a small amount of fine salt, soy sauce, MSG, and cooking wine together, then rub the mixture all over the chicken. Stuff the cavity with scallion whites, ginger pieces, and five-spice powder, marinate for 3–4 hours, …
The method for making Sweet and Sour Crispy Mandarin Fish is as follows: Scale and clean a live mandarin fish, remove the gills and internal organs through an abdominal incision. Make a large reverse cut every inch along both sides of the fish. Rub the entire surface inside and out with salt and cooking wine, then marinate for ten minutes. After that, evenly coat the fish with a layer of wet starch. Julienne the magnolia petals (bamboo shoots) and fresh mushrooms. Place a wok over high heat, add...
Chongyang Glutinous Rice Sweet Wine has a long history and is well-known far and wide. Made from high-quality glutinous rice, the wine is produced by fermenting the rice and then straining out the solids to obtain the liquid. The resulting sweet wine is smooth, soft, mellow, and uniquely flavorful, containing abundant nutrients such as glucose, various vitamins, and calcium. Drinking it can help boost energy, invigorate the spirit, and promote blood circulation. In Chongyang folk tradition…
Lindera Root is a wild plant. It is mainly distributed in the mountainous areas within Chongyang County, with an average annual yield of over 300 dan. Belonging to the Lauraceae family, its roots are woody, spindle-shaped, slightly curved and somewhat bead-like. Both the leaves and fruits are used medicinally. Lindera Root is warm in nature, acrid in flavor, and non-toxic. Functions: regulates qi, relieves depression, dispels cold, and alleviates pain. It can treat symptoms such as chest tightness, abdominal distension and pain, indigestion...
This variety features a medium to large tree canopy. During the juvenile stage, it grows vigorously. After fruiting, the tree vigor becomes moderate. It has high sprouting ability but weak branch-forming capacity, easily forms flower buds, fruits early, and mainly bears fruit on short fruit spurs. It has an extremely high fruit-setting rate, strong adaptability, good disease resistance, is easy to manage, and offers stable and abundant yields. Fengshui pears have high sugar content, with soluble sugars reaching around 16°, making them sweet; the flesh is yellow…
The twist, a long-renowned traditional snack from Baiyi Town, is beloved for its delicate craftsmanship and excellent taste. On the basis of inheriting traditional techniques, Zhongwang Science, Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. has conducted repeated experiments, meticulous research, and refined the recipe to produce seven major series comprising sixteen varieties of mini twists, including “Banana Flavor,” “Osmanthus Flavor,” “Shrimp Flavor,”…
The region cultivates over 160 varieties of fruit trees, including peach, pear, plum, jujube, apricot, chestnut, persimmon, citrus, orange, pomegranate, loquat, ginkgo, crabapple, cherry, grape, walnut, hawthorn, papaya, fig, kiwi, and more. (Chongyang)…
Ezhou Glutinous Rice Cake is a traditional food commonly used in celebrations among the people of southern Hubei. It is made by steaming premium glutinous rice, pounding it into a paste, forming it into round cakes about the size of a pot lid, drying them, and then storing them. When needed, they are cut into strips or pieces. It can be used as both a side dessert or a staple food; it can be pan-fried, steamed, baked, or used in soups; and it can be served sweet, savory, or plain. There is also another type…
Jiayu Brand Zhoushi Fish Balls In Zhoushi, there has long been a saying that “no feast is complete without fish balls.” Made from fresh fish, lard, egg whites, dried shrimp, scallions, and ginger, these fish balls are tender, fragrant, and delicious. They are a premium delicacy beloved by the people of Chibi and visitors from all over, offering an excellent balance of color, aroma, and taste. …
The loach must be wild-caught, and the tofu residue must be made purely from soybeans. The method for making pure tofu residue: soak the soybeans overnight to drain, then grind them with a grinder. Retain the soy juice. Tofu residue made this way gives the dish an excellent flavor.
Also known as tribute fish, it earned its name historically for being offered as a tribute. It is produced in all counties of Xianning City, with particularly high yields in the Pan River of Chibi City and the Fu River of Yangxin County. The fish has delicious meat and is rich in nutrients, suitable for stir-frying, steaming, boiling, or making into soup. As a tribute, it has a history of over a thousand years. According to "Records of the Grand Historian," Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, once ordered local regions to present it. It has long been one of the prized…
Jiayu Small Stone-Ground Sesame Oil: Refined using traditional techniques, it is crystal clear, richly aromatic, and highly nutritious.…
The word for lotus root (藕) sounds like “偶” (couple), which implies being a pair. “合” means harmony and good fortune, while “夹子” (sandwich) is a play on words meaning “to have a child.” Together, they carry very auspicious meanings. Elderly people humorously refer to lotus root sandwiches as “silver coins,” because their round shape with a hole in the middle resembles ancient currency. Once cooked, the sandwiches turn a golden yellow, and they taste salty...
Hubei Fritillary —— Puqi Fritillary Bulb Bulbus Fritillariae Puqiensis (Eng.) Puqi Fritillary Bulb Also known as Pubei or Lantern Flower. Source: Bulb of the Liliaceae plant Puqi Fritillary Fritillaria puqiensis…
Chongyang Fried Dough Twists — The designated production area includes the current administrative regions of Tiancheng Town, Shicheng Town, Guihuaquan Town, Bani Town, Qingshan Town, Jintang Town, Lukou Town, Shaping Town, Tongzhong Township, Gaojian Township, Gangkou Township, and Xiaoling Township in Chongyang County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. (Refer to the Letter from the Chongyang County People’s Government Regarding the Proposed Definition of the Geographic Indication Product Protection Area for Chongyang Fried Dough Twists (Chongyang Government Document No. …)
Zhongwang Mini Twists are a specialty of Chongyang County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. Thanks to their unique recipe, premium ingredients, advanced production equipment, comprehensive quality control and testing methods, the product quality is excellent. For many consecutive years, the supply has fallen short of demand, and they have been selling well in both domestic and international markets. Hubei Zhongwang Science, Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. was established in 19…
Chongyang Lei Bamboo Shoots are a specialty of Chongyang County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. As an emerging forest vegetable, these bamboo shoots are a purely natural, green, and health-promoting food. Not only are they delicious and nutritious, but they also offer a variety of medicinal and health benefits. The “Tiancheng” and “Ruifa” brands of Chongyang Lei Bamboo Shoots products are bestsellers in both urban and rural markets, across the Great Wall and beyond...