Sheqi Three Flours refer to the collective name for the locally produced sweet potato vermicelli, sweet potato starch sheets, and sweet potato starch flour in Sheqi County, which has long been known as the “Hometown of Three Flours.” The vermicelli here is as fine as silk, the starch sheets as thin as paper, and the starch flour smooth and white in color—products that have gained widespread popularity. With vast arable land and undulating hills, Sheqi County is a major sweet potato-producing area. Every winter, villagers engage in grinding sweet potatoes and making vermicelli...
Nanyang walnuts from Neixiang are a specialty of Neixiang County in Nanyang, Henan Province. Neixiang County has been honored with the title of "Hometown of Chinese Walnuts" by the China Economic Forestry Association. The Linfeng Tea & Fruit Planting Professional Cooperative in Neixiang County was officially established in 2008 with approval from the industrial and commercial authorities. It primarily engages in the breeding and promotion of thin-shelled walnut varieties, walnut cultivation, technical services, product procurement and sales, as well as walnut…
Yanggou Citrus is a specialty of Yanggou Village, Daqiao Township, Neixiang County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Renowned for its vibrant color, rich nutrition, and excellent taste, Yanggou Citrus has won numerous accolades and gained widespread fame. It is now sold as far as Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, and the northeastern regions, consistently outpacing supply. Yanggou Village is located on the climatic boundary line between China’s Qinling Mountains and the Huai River…
Chimei nectarines are a specialty of Chimei Town, Neixiang County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. The area produces premium varieties such as “May Fire,” “Millennium Red,” “Early Red Gem,” “Dawn,” “Huaguang,” and “Yanguang.” These nectarines are known for their early ripening, large size, vibrant color, sweet taste, long shelf life, and pollution-free cultivation. Chimei nectarines are extensively grown in Nectarine Valley...
Sheqi Laojiu is a specialty of Sheqi Town, Sheqi County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. It boasts a full-bodied texture, crystal-clear appearance, rich aroma, mellow and well-balanced flavor, as well as purity and cleanliness. The liquor is characterized by its high alcohol content that is not harsh, and low alcohol content that is not weak. Sheqi Laojiu has been recognized as a provincial and national premium product, as well as a consumer-trusted product, among other honorary titles. In...
Sheqi sweet potatoes are a specialty of Sheqi County in Nanyang City, Henan Province. Sheqi detoxified sweet potatoes and their processed products have anti-cancer and health-enhancing benefits, boast high nutritional value, are convenient to eat, and can be served as side dishes, cold salads, or added to soups. Suitable for all ages, they are green and pollution-free food products that are highly favored by consumers. Sheqi County is located in the...
Sheqi Small Chili Peppers are a specialty of Sheqi County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. The county introduced the Japanese "Oshima" chili pepper variety for trial planting. Due to the favorable soil and climate conditions, the produced small chilies are bright in color, thick-fleshed, intensely spicy, and rich in oil — all qualities that surpass those of the original variety. Sheqi County is located in the southwestern part of Henan, on the eastern edge of the Nanyang Basin, characterized by a subtropical and warm temperate...
Tangzhuang White Lotus is a specialty of Tangzhuang Township, Sheqi County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. With a long history dating back to the Song Dynasty and flourishing in the Qing Dynasty, it was once listed as a delicacy in the imperial court’s diet. It is known for its characteristics such as not discoloring overnight, not leaving fibers when broken, being pure white and free of residue. Tangzhuang White Lotus is a high-quality vegetable variety unique to Tangzhuang Township, Sheqi County...
Method: 1. Wash the scallions and ginger, then finely chop both. Mix an appropriate amount of starch with water to make about 20 grams of starch paste, set aside. Place the minced meat in a small bowl, add salt, chopped scallions, chopped ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, starch paste, and MSG, stir well, then mix in sesame oil and set aside. 2. Wash the bean curd skin, dry it, cut it with a knife, then cut…
Ingredients: Main ingredient: Fish head; Accompaniments: Choy sum, rice noodles, ham, scallions, ginger; Seasonings: Peanut oil, cooking wine, salt, MSG, pepper, sesame oil Preparation process: (1) Remove the gills from the fish head and scrape off any dark residue inside. (2) Soak the rice noodles until soft, slice the ham, and cut the choy sum in half lengthwise. (3)…
“Honey-Glazed Glutinous Rice Lotus Root,” originally named “Cooked-Stuffed Lotus Root,” is a traditional sweet dish with a long history. Legend has it that “Cooked-Stuffed Lotus Root” originated in the Yuan Dynasty and, after continuous refinement by chefs over generations, evolved into “Honey-Glazed Glutinous Rice Lotus Root.” This dish uses white lotus root from Tangzhuang in Sheqi County, southwestern Henan. It is prepared through boiling, stuffing, steaming, and honey-glazing, resulting in a soft, glutinous, sweet flavor—making it a renowned delicacy at banquets. …
Sesame, from the Pedaliaceae family, is the seed of the plant Sesamum indicum. Although its close relatives are found in Africa, the natural origin of the species remains unknown. It is widespread in tropical regions around the world. Sesame is one of China’s top four edible oilseed crops and a major oil-producing plant in the country. Sesame products have high practical value. Its seeds…
The flesh is as white as jade, resembling snow and frost. The pear blossoms are pure white and flawless, much like snowflakes, hence the name "Snowflake Pear." The flesh is fine, crisp, tender, juicy, and sweet, with juice sugar content ranging from 11% to 15%. It also contains abundant protein, fat, fruit acid, minerals, and various vitamins and other nutrients. In addition to being uniquely delicious when eaten fresh, …
Dengzhou Spicy Soup is a specialty snack from Dengzhou City, Nanyang, Henan Province. Also known as Hula Soup, this dish has a long history. During the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao accidentally tasted this thick and spicy soup and was so impressed that he personally named it “Hula Soup.”
Liuji Yellow Wine is a specialty of Liuji Town, Dengzhou City, Nanyang, Henan Province. The wine is brewed using high-quality millet, glutinous rice, and wheat as the starter, undergoing processes such as mineral-infused steaming, oil addition, fermentation, filtration, and aging. Its unique flavor, excellent color and taste, and pure aroma set it apart in the world of yellow wine. …
Dengzhou Wozi Noodles originally came from Wuhan’s hot dry noodles. After being introduced to Dengzhou in Henan, they were improved upon and elevated to a whole new level — adding mung bean sprouts, diced beef, and topped with a savory beef tallow chili oil. The flavor is richly spicy. In Wuhan, the oldest hot dry noodle shop went out of business because no one came to eat there, yet Dengzhou’s Wozi Noodle shops have been thriving more and more each day. A common street snack sold around Dengzhou is...
Preparation: (1) “Braised Vegetarian Chicken”: Take 10 sheets of tofu skin, boil them in a pot of water for several minutes, then remove and wrap them tightly with a clean cloth under pressure for about 10–15 minutes. Remove the cloth, slice the tofu skin into pieces that are 5 cm long, 1.5 cm wide, and 1.5 cm thick, and arrange them in a bowl. (2) Place one Sichuan peppercorn, 1.5 g of chopped scallions…
The ingredients of Dengzhou’s famous Thick Pepper Soup mainly include tender mutton, gluten, and flour paste, mixed with over 20 kinds of vegetables and seasonings such as green onions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, pepper, chili, fennel, and enoki mushrooms. The soup has a brownish color and a richly savory taste. A few drops of freshly ground sesame oil and aged vinegar added before eating make the aroma even more enticing. Currently, there are nearly…
Dengzhou City in Henan Province is the birthplace of the small stone-ground sesame oil production technique, which boasts a history of over 120 years. According to the Dengzhou Annals, as early as during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, more than 300,000 kilograms of Dengzhou small stone-ground sesame oil were exported annually via the "Dengbang Trading Firm" in Hankou to Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asian regions. The fame of Dengzhou small stone-ground sesame oil lies firstly in its unique raw material—sesame...
The Rongguan brand Red Yeast Gynostemma Flavored Yellow Wine series, a specialty of Dengzhou, is meticulously brewed using premium wild Gynostemma from Shennongjia—renowned worldwide as the "Southern Ginseng" or "Herb of Blessings"—and specially crafted red yeast from Shaoxing as the main ingredients. The wine boasts a rich and pleasing body, with a delicious and mellow flavor, offering comprehensive nutrition. Regular consumption helps lower blood lipids and blood pressure, while also promoting beauty and weight loss. It is a...