Experience 400 years of history and culture of small stone-ground sesame oil, and savor the nutritional value of original imperial sesame seeds. Zhumadian has long been renowned for its abundant sesame production, and is especially famous for its high-quality, time-honored small stone-ground sesame oil. This oil can promote longevity, and imperial sesame small stone-ground sesame oil also offers unique health and medicinal benefits. …
Wheat pancakes are made from unleavened dough (no yeast), which is kneaded into a soft dough and rolled out into a circle about 1 mm thick and around 30 cm in diameter. They are cooked on a round, slightly raised iron plate (a specially made griddle called an “áo”), pronounced as “ào” with the fourth tone. The pan used for making Chinese pancakes is…
The fermented mung bean slurry used in this noodle soup is derived from the liquid filtered during the production of mung bean starch. It undergoes natural fermentation until it develops a tangy, slightly sour aroma, which is then used to cook the noodles. This slurry is what Beijingers call "douzhi" — loved by some as a delicacy, but avoided by others who can't stand the smell. Ingredients: mung beans, noodles,…
The method of making boiled beef tripe has a long history, and you can also appreciate the charm of this distinctive dish during the preparation process. Boiled beef tripe primarily uses beef tripe as the main ingredient, and is cooked mainly by boiling. Its flavor falls under the category of home-style cooking. Ingredients: 500g beef tripe, a small amount of chopped cilantro, 15g soy sauce, a little sesame oil, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and some sesame...
Spiced dog meat is a simple and common dish in the category of home-style cold appetizers. It features a five-spice flavor and belongs to the stewed cuisine style. However, how to make the most delicious spiced dog meat depends on your personal taste preferences—adjust the details accordingly and follow your instincts to prepare this dish. Ingredients: 5000g raw, cleaned dog meat. Scallion bundle…
Five-spice pickled turnip is one of the traditional and distinctive pickled vegetables of Runan. The pickled product features a dark red hue, a savory-sweet taste, and a crisp, stringless texture. It is simple to prepare—just slice it into strips or pieces with a knife. This dish is economical and popular among consumers. Its preparation method involves layering fresh mustard greens (commonly known as “spicy tubers”) …
Chicken broth dried tofu is a traditional and renowned specialty of Runan with a long history. This product is made from carefully selected soybeans, rich in protein and containing all eight essential amino acids required by the human body. It is refined using traditional craftsmanship. The product is chewy, fragrant, delicious, uniquely flavored, and easy to eat. Through strict quality control and sterilization packaging, the product quality is guaranteed...
Ruyang Lean-Type Pigs are a new breed cultivated after the liberation. These pigs grow quickly, have an attractive physique, strong disease resistance, and can thrive on coarse feed. They are widely raised in the vast rural areas of southern Henan centered around Ruyang and are very popular. Their most notable characteristics are a carcass lean meat rate of over 60%, tender and flavorful lean meat with an appealing color, and...
Beautiful Association Apple Cider Vinegar is a specialty of Zhumadian City, Henan Province. It is a healthy functional beverage developed through years of dedicated research by Henan Tianfang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a centrally administered listed company, under its Zhumadian-based subsidiary, Tianfang Beverage Co., Ltd. This product is made through pure biological fermentation and concentrated brewing. Beautiful Association Apple Cider Vinegar has a taste that is...
Ma's Lamb Dumplings are a specialty snack from Yicheng District, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. These dumplings are an improved version of traditional lamb dumplings, featuring thin wrappers, fresh filling, rich nutrition, and are made entirely by hand. Ma's Lamb Dumplings were developed by Ma Ying’s second aunt, the general manager of Kyoto Hotel, who refined the ancestral recipe to suit modern palates...
Majia Soup Dumplings are a specialty snack from Yicheng District, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. These dumplings were developed and innovated upon by Ma Wende, the great-grandfather of Ma Ying — the general manager of Kyoto Hotel — based on inherited family recipes. Known for their premium ingredients, exquisite craftsmanship, and thin wrappers filled with generous stuffing. The shop is located at...
Xiyuan Spicy Soup is a specialty snack from Yicheng District, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. It is a signature dish prepared by Xiyuan Hotel, known for its rich red color, aromatic aroma when served, delicious and fresh taste, and a pleasantly spicy flavor. Xiyuan Hotel is located on the middle section of Jiefang Road in Zhumadian. Xiyuan Spicy Soup is made from ingredients such as beef bone, beef ribs, kelp, peanuts...
Xincai County is a national commodity grain production base and a major grain-producing county, with an annual planting area of about 1.1 million mu, mainly distributed across various towns and townships in the county. In recent years, the focus has shifted toward high-quality and specialized varieties. The county's Grain Bureau has actively leveraged its extensive network and access to up-to-date information to help farmers access markets. It has successively established marketing "windows" in 14 grain trade and agricultural reclamation systems in Hebei...
In recent years, Xincai County has prioritized cotton production as a key pillar industry for adjusting the industrial structure, developing high-efficiency agriculture, revitalizing the rural economy, and increasing farmers' income. The county’s maximum cotton planting area reached 500,000 mu, earning it the status of a national high-quality cotton base county. Following the State Council’s "Decision on Deepening the Reform of the Cotton Circulation System"…
Xincai County has over 600,000 mu of sandy loam and black soil, which is highly suitable for sweet potato cultivation. In recent years, the county has adhered to the guiding principles of "building bases, nurturing leading enterprises, establishing pillar industries, and strengthening services," as well as the planning concepts of unified layout, rational distribution, relative concentration, and high yield with high efficiency. It has designated production bases for sweet potato "three powders" (starch-related products), maintaining a stable planting area of 300,000 mu across the county. The average yield per mu (converted to grain equivalent) is 335 kilograms, with an annual production of 25 million kilograms of "three powders." These are mainly distributed in towns such as Tangcun, Huazhuang, Hanji, Longkou, Yicheng, Jian Tou, and Yangzhuanghu. To fully utilize new scientific and technological achievements and maximize the yield potential of sweet potatoes, Xincai County has begun promoting the "Six Improvements" high-yield and high-efficiency cultivation techniques throughout the county. These include replacing inferior, mixed, and degenerated varieties with high-yield, high-quality, virus-free seed potatoes; switching from transplanting summer sweet potato cuttings from spring sprouts to establishing nursery beds for seedling cultivation; shifting from late planting to early planting; changing from sparse planting to rational dense planting; adopting scientific formula fertilization instead of no fertilization; and transitioning from extensive management to scientific management.
Xinxian County is one of China's important goat production bases. Xinxian goats are well known for their large-scale breeding, high output, excellent hide quality, and tender, delicious meat. Goat hides hold relatively high economic value and are a major traditional export commodity in China, ranking first in the world in export volume. The goat hides from Xinxian and the temple hides from Pingyu...
Runan Chicken Meatballs are a specialty of Runan County in Zhumadian City, Henan Province. These chicken meatballs are a famous traditional snack in Runan, known for being rich yet not greasy, glossy like jade, bursting with intense chicken flavor, soft and delicious—suitable for all ages. Chicken meatballs are a renowned historical snack in Runan. Walking into Runan County, you’ll find several small eateries with large pots of boiling broth…
Ruyang Shabu-Shabu Beef Tripe is a specialty of Runan County in Zhumadian City, Henan Province. The dish features crispy beef tripe in a delicious broth—rich yet not greasy, making it suitable for all ages and highly favored by food lovers. Stroll through the snack hubs of Runan County such as Huaifu Street, Niangniang Lane, and Dajiekou, and you’ll find shabu-shabu beef tripe everywhere. This traditional snack is beloved for its unique...
Runan Horseshoe Fried Dough Twist is a specialty of Runan County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. Made by deep-frying fine flour in refined oil, these twists are slender, golden in color, rich in flavor, crispy when eaten dry, never greasy, long-lasting when cooked in soups, soft yet firm, convenient to consume, easy to digest, and also very affordable. Runan has a long history and rich culture, and many traditional customs and culinary methods have been preserved to this day...
Runan Small Stone-Ground Sesame Oil is a specialty of Runan County in Zhumadian City, Henan Province. Made from locally grown sesame seeds and processed using traditional stone mills, this edible oil boasts a jujube-red, transparent color, a pure taste, and an intoxicatingly fragrant aroma that refreshes the senses. Historical records indicate that sesame cultivation began in Runan during the Yuanhua era, and by the Ming Dynasty, sesame oil workshops were widespread…