Mixiang apricot was listed as a famous product of Henan Province in 1986. It is an outstanding variety selected from over 100 types of apricots by the provincial apricot research collaborative group, primarily produced in Bai Zhai Youfang Village, and ripens in mid to late May. The fruit is entirely golden and glossy, with thin and tender skin. Its taste is richly sweet with a slight tang, juicy, and high in sugar content. The pits are large and aromatic, without any bitterness. Larger fruits can weigh over 100 grams, while even the smaller ones are no less than 50 grams. It has a deliciously sweet flavor and a lingering aftertaste. Not only is it highly reputed locally, but it also enjoys considerable fame elsewhere. It has been featured in reports by publications such as the *Henan Daily*, *Zhengzhou Evening News*, and Henan Television. Former Vice Governor Zhang Shiying once personally visited the apricot base in Youfang Village for inspection.
Stewed Lamb is a renowned specialty dish from Henan Province, particularly popular in Dengfeng. It has now spread widely across the Henan region and stands as one of the distinctive highlights of Henan cuisine.…
Method: Soak black fungus and kelp strips until softened, then pick and clean them; cut carrots into flower-shaped slices; cut fresh bamboo shoots into sections. Heat an aluminum pot, add half the amount of water, bring to a boil, then add the cat's ear noodles. Cook for 10 minutes until done, then remove and place in a bowl. Heat a wok over high heat, add oil, sauté minced scallions and ginger, pour in cooking wine, then add broth and seasonings,...
The five-spice beef from Dawei Town, Xinmi City, boasts a long history, unique recipe, meticulous craftsmanship, and refined processing. Once prepared, it features bright color, delicious taste, tender sinews, and well-presented meat. When eaten, it gives off a fragrant aroma and leaves a lingering aftertaste, truly living up to its reputation as five-spice beef. The founder of Dawei Beef, Ma Yushun, along with several generations of refinement, developed a distinctive recipe and an outstanding flavor…
Dawei Lotus Leaf Cake is a unique and premium pastry from Dawei Town, named for its resemblance to a lotus leaf. The making of Dawei Lotus Leaf Cake involves continuous innovation based on traditional techniques. From simmering the ingredients to wrapping the filling, forming the cake, and baking it in the oven, every step is strictly controlled to meet high standards. This has given Dawei Lotus Leaf Cake its distinctive style. …
A renowned local specialty of Baizhai Town in Xinmi City, mainly produced in Weigou Village of Baizhai, which is known as "Cherry Valley." These cherries are divided into two varieties: early-season cherries and late-season cherries. The early-season cherries are juicy with a slightly tart flavor, while the late-season ones have plump flesh, a balanced sweet-and-sour taste, and are especially full-bodied. Cherries are the earliest ripening fruit in northern China, typically maturing in early May. Due to their early harvest period,...
Mi Xiang Apricot was listed as a famous product of Henan Province in 1986. It is an outstanding variety selected and confirmed by the Provincial Apricot Research Collaboration Group from over 100 types of apricots, mainly produced in Youfangzhuang, Baizhai. It ripens in mid to late May. The fruit is golden yellow and glossy all over, with thin and tender skin. It has a richly sweet and slightly sour taste, is juicy, high in sugar content, and features large, fragrant kernels without any bitterness...
The Jian Mountain Scenic Area has an average altitude of 750 meters. According to the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, Jian Mountain is the source of the Si River and the heart of Fuxi Mountain. Li Daoyuan’s *Commentary on the Water Classic* further describes Jian Mountain as having “charming streams and picturesque valleys.” Here, the mountains are lush and the waters clear, with serene valleys and misty peaks, and wild honeysuckle covers the hillsides. The mountain is windy, cold, foggy, and dewy, with dense grass and thick woods,…
Xinmi Honeysuckle, also known as Erhua or Yinhua, is a perennial semi-evergreen twining shrub of the Caprifoliaceae family. When it first blooms, the flowers are silvery-white, turning yellow after two or three days. The mix of old and new blossoms, with their yellow and white hues, has earned it the beautiful name “Honeysuckle.” Xinmi City (formerly known as Mixian County) is hailed as the hometown of honeysuckle in Henan Province, boasting a long and storied history of cultivation...
Method: Slice the beef tenderloin thinly, blanch in boiling water until cooked, then quickly immerse in ice water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Squeeze juice from half a lemon and dice the other half. Julienne the cucumber, onion, and carrot, and dice the tomato. Combine the cooked beef slices with the julienned vegetables, diced lemon, and diced tomato,...
The Halal Bowl Dish, also known as "Scripture Hall Cuisine," is a traditional Islamic dish. Made with free-range mountain goats raised on farms, the meat is flavorful, meticulously prepared, and boasts a fresh, tender, and crisp texture with a rich, savory aroma. It is a representative ethnic specialty. The “One Hundred Bowls” stewed noodles are made with broth simmered from sheep bone marrow, paired with fresh lamb, quail eggs, goji berries, and wood ear mushrooms,…
Preparation: Mince the fish and fatback into a paste, place it in a bowl, and add 4 grams of salt, scallion and ginger juice, cooking wine, and 50 grams of water. Stir until the mixture becomes elastic. Then add egg white, MSG, and green vegetable juice to blend into a filling. Take 12 large wine glasses, grease the insides evenly with cooked lard, and fill each with the fish filling, spreading it flat. Insert 5 peanuts into the filling of each glass. Once all are prepared, steam them in the steamer for about 5 minutes over medium heat until cooked. Remove from the steamer, take the fillings out of the glasses, and arrange them on a plate. Place a pot over medium heat, add chicken broth and 1 gram of salt, bring to a boil, thicken with diluted cornstarch slurry, drizzle with cooked lard, and pour the sauce over the top.
The lotus roots from Xinzheng, grown in well water, are white, delicate, smooth, tender, crisp, sweet, pure, residue-free, fragrant, mellow, and highly nutritious. They can be stir-fried, sautéed, stewed, boiled, or made into lotus root powder and various fancy desserts. Regular consumption is believed to have health benefits such as calming the nerves, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, relieving diarrhea, and aiding weight loss—making them a true health food. Currently, Xinzheng has been…
Shizu Mountain is located in the southwestern mountainous area of Xindian Town, Xinzheng City. The free-range chickens raised here mostly forage outdoors, feeding mainly on insects, grains, and grass from the mountains, and they do not consume any chemically treated feed — hence the name "free-range chicken." As a result, the meat is delicious, and the eggs have rich, golden yolks packed with nutrients, making them a top choice for health and wellness, highly favored by many...
Longhu Town is located in the northwest of Xinzheng City, 12 kilometers from Zhengzhou, covering a total area of 96 square kilometers. The town features undulating hills, crisscrossing ravines, and the winding Longhu Reservoir. With its shimmering blue waters, rising mist, and ever-changing scenery, the reservoir resembles a giant dragon dancing when viewed from above—hence the name "Longhu" (Dragon Lake). On both sides of Cherry Valley, sheer cliffs rise thousands of feet, a marvel of nature...
Xinzhen is located in the transitional zone from the mountainous area of western Henan to the plain of eastern Henan. It has a warm temperate monsoon climate with abundant sunlight, a long frost-free period, large diurnal temperature variations, shallow groundwater levels, and neutral soil — all conditions highly suitable for lotus root growth. The region’s four main rivers were already famous for producing lotus roots during the Tang Dynasty, with one river that runs from north to south even being named “Lotus River” because of this. …
Dawei Hujia Beef from Wuxiang, Dengfeng County, Xinmi City, boasts a long history, a unique recipe, meticulous craftsmanship, and refined processing. Once prepared, it features bright color, delicious taste, tender sinew, and well-presented meat. When eaten, it exudes a fragrant aroma and leaves a lingering aftertaste, truly living up to its reputation as a fine Wuxiang beef. The founder of Dawei Hujia Beef, Hu Baoling, along with several generations of family refinement,…
Xinzheng jujube blossom honey is a specialty of Xinzheng City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Honey is a beloved food around the world, but jujube blossom honey stands out as a premium variety in both taste and nutrition. It has a rich, mellow aroma (distinctly that of jujube blossoms). The flavor is sweet and thick, with a high level of sweetness, a slightly sharp aftertaste on the throat, and a lingering richness. Sweet and fragrant, it is especially favored by women…
The Ding Family Steamed Pork from Xinzheng originated from the Ding Family Restaurant in the late Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of 120 years. It was once refined under the guidance of an imperial chef and incorporates the essence of both northern and southern flavors, creating a renowned dish based on traditional techniques. Historically, Xinzheng was known as the “Nine Provinces’ Thoroughfare,” a key north-south transportation hub with heavy foot traffic. During the late Qing and early Republican periods, imperial envoys traveling between the capital and the region, who resided at the “Chayuan” in the city, often…
Geographical Scope: Mengzhuang, Xuedian, Guodian, Longwang, Baqian, Xincun, Hezhuang, Longhu, Xiezhuang, Zhangzhuang, Luyimiao, Nancao, Shibalihé and other townships...