Xinye cabbage is a specialty of Xinye County in Nanyang City, Henan Province. Cabbage has been recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the best vegetables and is also hailed as a natural "stomach vegetable." Xinye cabbage is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Xinye enjoys a superior geographical location. It is situated in the southwest of Henan Province, at the center of the Nanyang Basin, within the Han River basin, …
Xin Ye Ban Mian is a specialty of Xin Ye County in Nanyang City, Henan Province. Xin Ye Zhang Fei Ban Mian originated in the Qing Dynasty, and its creator remains unknown. Known for its premium ingredients, meticulous preparation, delicious taste, and enduring appeal, it has become one of the major local noodle dishes in Nanyang, rivaling Zhengzhou’s stewed noodles and Lanzhou’s pulled noodles. In southwestern Henan’s Xin Ye County…
Hanhua Liquor is a specialty of Xinye County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. It boasts a unique flavor characterized by rich cellar aroma, mellow sweetness, smooth and clean entry, and a long-lasting aftertaste. With its prominent fragrance, authentic taste, and qualities such as being non-intoxicating, non-irritating to the throat, and not causing thirst, it has won the favor of consumers. Historical records indicate that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, when Liu Xiu rose against the Xin Dynasty, he captured Xinye...
Xinye Pi’nan beef cattle is a specialty of Xinye County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Pi’nan beef cattle are the hybrid offspring of Piedmontese cattle and Nanyang yellow cattle. They have fine and thin hair, dense and elastic hide, making them ideal for producing high-end leather. The meat is tender, fresh, flavorful, and rich in protein and vitamin A, with low fat and cholesterol...
In Xinye County, Nanyang City, there is a locally famous food that enjoys renown both at home and abroad — the Three Kingdoms Spiced Meat (Xinye Spiced Meat). This small but celebrated local delicacy has a history of over 1,800 years. With its special preparation method and unique flavor, it has won the love of consumers throughout history. Historical records indicate that from 201 to 208 AD, Liu...
Ingredients: 6g cinnamon, 3g cloves, 6g star anise, 1 cardamom pod, 50g vegetable oil, 1500ml chicken broth, 20g salt, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 500g beef, appropriate amounts of cooking wine, garlic, fennel, and Sichuan peppercorns. Preparation: 1、Clean the whole piece of beef by removing impurities, then cut it into large chunks that will fit in the pot…
Sesame leaves are the leaves of the sesame plant. They can be served cold as a dish, used to make pancakes, but are more commonly used as a substitute for green vegetables. They can also be used to make sesame leaf noodles. Nowadays, sesame leaves have become one of the best foods for refreshing the palate, and the ways of preparing sesame leaf noodles continue to evolve: stir-fried with scallions, chili peppers, …
Sweet potatoes, also known as yams, batatas, taros, groundnuts, red yams, thread yams, white yams, golden yams, sweet tubers, red beans, or pillow yams, among other names. They are common perennial dicotyledonous plants, herbaceous in nature, with slender vines and stems that creep along the ground. The tuberous roots perform anaerobic respiration producing lactic acid, with skin colors ranging from white to red, and flesh mostly yellowish-white, though purple varieties also exist. In addition to being consumed as food, they can also be used to make sugar, wine, and alcohol.
Ingredients: 50g light soy sauce, 25g lard, 15g sesame oil, 50g chopped scallions, 7.5g minced ginger, 1g MSG, D.5g Sichuan peppercorn powder, 1.5g fine salt. 500g all-purpose flour, 250g pork, 250g leafy greens. Method: 1. Chop the pork into mince, mix in the light soy sauce and fine salt...
Tongbai County is located in the transitional zone between northern and southern climates, boasting superior natural conditions. In recent years, the county has capitalized on these advantages by adopting various effective measures—such as support from forestry authorities, encouraging large-scale contractors, and using exemplary models to drive development—to vigorously promote the papaya industry. The papaya cultivation area has been continuously expanding, and the county now has 30,000 acres of papaya plantations, which have become a major source of livelihood for local residents...
Nanyang is a major wheat-producing area in Henan Province, with an annual planting area of around 8.9 million mu, accounting for 2.5% of the province's total wheat acreage. The city’s total wheat output is approximately 2.5 billion kilograms, making up 125% of the province’s total wheat production. Among them, Wancheng District and Xinye County are the city’s high-yield wheat counties (districts), with an average yield of around 350…
Tongbai Jujube is produced in Nanyang City, Henan Province. It is a bud mutation of the common jujube, discovered and officially named in 1983. This variety features large fruit with small pits, thick flesh and thin skin, bright red color, and a crisp, sweet, and juicy taste. The average single fruit weighs 52 grams, with the largest reaching up to 89 grams. The fresh fruit contains 32.26% sugar, and each 100 grams of fresh jujube provides 442...
Nanyang Big Cherries are mainly grown at the picturesque foot of Xinghua Mountain, far from the city and free from pollution. Cultivated using natural farming methods, these cherries are large in size, beautifully shaped, brightly colored, sweet in taste, and ripen early. They are a premium fruit cultivated in a unique environment using traditional methods, offering exceptional nutrition and are highly favored by many...
The Tongbai Silver Mine is located in Zhuzhuang Township, Tongbai County. According to the detailed geological report submitted by the Third Geological Survey Team of Henan Province, proven C+D grade silver metal reserves amount to 2,661.5 tons, making it the largest of China’s four major silver mines…
The Anpeng Alkali Mine is located in Anpeng Township, Tongbai County, Nanyang. According to the "Research Report on the Degree of Guarantee of China's Natural Alkali Mineral Resources for Construction" compiled by the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Chemical Industry in 1990, the Anpeng Alkali Mine ranks first in Asia and fourth in the world in terms of reserves, with high ore grade and superior product quality. According to data from the Henan Provincial Geological Survey Team...
Platycodon is primarily produced in the Tongbai Mountains and is of superior quality, also known as Tung Platycodon. It is used medicinally to dispel phlegm and pus, expel pathogenic influences and prevent damp plagues, as well as to treat internal leakage and throat blockage. Originally wild, it can now be cultivated artificially. At the Canton Fair, Tung Platycodon was praised by experts as "Tung Ginseng" and exported to Japan, the United States, and Southeast Asian countries. Tung Platycodon tea has an amber color and is crystal clear...
Zhenping County is located in the southwest of Henan Province, on the northwest side of the Nanyang Basin and at the southern foot of the Funiu Mountains. It governs 12 towns and 11 townships, with a total population of 930,000 and a total area of 1,500 square kilometers. It is one of the “Provincial Comprehensive Reform Pilot Counties” and “National Model Counties for Rural and Village Civilization Construction,” and is officially recognized by the state as the “Hometown of Chinese Jade Carving.” The ancestors of Zhenping...
Zhenping Yellow Rice Wine is brewed from millet, glutinous rice, and forest rice, using wheat as the starter, following a specific traditional process. The wine has a brown, transparent color, a rich and mellow taste, a strong and fragrant aroma, and a well-balanced sweetness and bitterness, with a long-lasting aftertaste. It helps prevent heatstroke in summer and keeps you warm while strengthening the body in winter. It also stimulates saliva production, whets the appetite, and aids digestion. When used medicinally, it can…
Zhenping Roast Chicken, also known as Zhenping Hou Family Roast Chicken. The roast chicken boasts bright colors, tender meat that falls off the bone, fragrant skin, and succulent flesh that is rich yet not greasy. Its creator, Hou Xishan, originally from Linyi, Shandong, learned the art of making roast chicken in the 1920s from a renowned master in Dezhou. In 1942, during the Japanese invasion of China, he relocated to Zhenping with his wife and children, where he continued to make and sell roast chicken. Since then, Hou Family Roast Chicken…
Tongbai Cinnabar Red Peach is a specialty of Tongbai County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Also known as blood peach, its deep purple-red flesh and delicious taste leave people full of praise and make it widely loved. Over 3,000 acres of peach orchards have been developed along the Sanjia River in Tongbai County, which has also helped spur the development of high-quality peach production bases in surrounding areas. The Tongbai Cinnabar Red...