Yellow River carp features a light brown back, silvery-white belly, and transparent pectoral and caudal fins. With a broad, thick back and a plump body shape, it is commonly known as “Double Ridge.” It has fine, sparse bones, thick and tender meat, minimal fishy odor, delicious flavor, non-bitter gills, milky-white and viscous broth that remains fresh for a long time. It was listed as a “tribute item” during the Ming Dynasty. …
Tribute Twist originates from Majia Village in Luohe, Henan Province, where it has been made for over two hundred years. The county annals record that during Emperor Qianlong’s southern tour, as he reached a ferry on the Yellow River, a gust of wind carried a fragrant aroma. He noticed an elderly man at a roadside hut making twists that exuded a wonderful smell, and he wanted to try them. A attendant presented some to the emperor, who found them deliciously crisp and aromatic, praising them and adding them to the imperial menu. When local officials heard of this, they sent the twists as tribute, were rewarded, and the place was honored with the title “Majia…”
When it comes to radishes, go organic. As people’s living standards continue to improve, ordinary vegetables containing residues of chemical fertilizers and pesticides can no longer meet the growing demand for a healthy, stylish, and nature-oriented lifestyle. That’s where organic food comes in. Organic radish is one of the rising stars, offering the dual health benefits of both vegetables and fruits...
In Luohe, steamed cornbread is called "mo" and is a staple breakfast food in every household. The fermented sweet potato dough is hand-shaped into a cone, with a rounded top and a concave base, then steamed in a pot. It was a traditional way of eating coarse grains in the past. Due to its shape resembling the "A" card in a deck of playing cards and its grayish-black color, it is also affectionately nicknamed the "Spade A."...
Steamed buns are a type of baked flatbread. They can be divided into sweet bean buns and savory vegetable buns, which are made by wrapping either a sweet bean filling or a savory vegetable filling inside the bread. Sweet Bean Bun: Boil mung beans or cowpeas together with red dates until soft, mix in an appropriate amount of sugar, and shape them into balls. Roll out fermented sweet potato dough or wheat flour dough into small round pieces (they can also be hand-shaped), wrap the bean filling inside, and steam until cooked. Savory Vegetable Bun: …
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Led by the township Party committee and government of Xianzhuang Township in Qingfeng, Puyang, with science and technology as the guide and agricultural industrialization as the focus, chili pepper production has become a major pillar of the township’s cash crop economy. The township has developed 30,000 mu of high-quality chili peppers. With their vibrant color, high oil content, strong spiciness, and superior quality, the chili peppers have won favor among buyers from outside the region. …
Wuyang Shiitake Mushrooms -- 2015 National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product…
Wuyang Gangzi Steamed Bread is made from finely milled white flour that is kneaded over a hundred times and repeatedly pressed with a thick wooden lever to make the dough even finer. It is then steamed in an iron pot over low heat. The bottom of the bread has a golden-yellow hue and is up to half an inch thick; the rolled layers are snowy white and wrapped layer upon layer. In the mouth, it is moist, tender yet chewy, with a firm texture, and can be stored for days without going moldy or hardening.…
Shan's Spicy Soup was first created during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over 120 years. This soup is known for its non-greasy and non-gamey taste, making it endlessly enjoyable. Beiwudu Spicy Soup features tender meat in a savory broth, with a fragrant, spicy, and lingering flavor that leaves a deep impression. It is simmered with over 30 kinds of Chinese herbs along with stewed meat, pepper, chili, Sichuan peppercorn, star anise, and more. In terms of color...
Jiahu Liquor is a specialty of Wuyang County, Luohe City, Henan Province. It boasts an elegant rich aroma, naturally sweet taste, advanced brewing techniques, and a renowned product reputation. In the 1980s, fragments of pottery dating back 8,600 to 7,500 years were excavated from the Jiahu archaeological site in Wuyang County, Henan, with some solid residues on them. Analysis revealed that the residues...
Wucheng Guokui is a specialty snack from Wucheng Town, Wuyang County, Luohe City, Henan Province. It has a golden-brown crust, soft and fluffy interior, rich and delicious flavor, with a sandy-white cut surface. It can be stored for a long time and is easy to carry. Also known as guokui, guokui mo, or dry flatbread, Wucheng Guokui is a traditional wheat-based snack favored by both urban and rural residents, later developed into a convenient and flavorful food product. …
Ingredients: 100g beef (about 10.5 taels) Marinade ingredients: ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns, 2 star anise, 1 piece of cinnamon stick, 5–6 slices of sand ginger, 1 cardamom pod (crushed), ½ tsp fennel seeds, 1 slice of dried shallot, 1 flat tsp salt, ½ tbsp crushed rock sugar (about 25g, or 6.5 qian), 400ml stock, 1 tbsp wine…
Oil-Swirled Flatbread is a type of pan-fried flatbread. First, kneaded white dough is rolled into a round sheet, then topped with sesame oil, salt, five-spice powder, and chopped scallions. It is rolled into a strip from one edge, then coiled into a cone shape from one end, flattened, and rolled into a round sheet again before being pan-fried until cooked, flipping it several times during cooking. This method results in flatbread with a spiral pattern formed by the layers, hence the name Oil-Swirled Flatbread. This…
Linzhou County’s Huangdi Temple Township is known as the “Hometown of Garlic.” Over 20,000 acres of “Yuhuang” garlic in the region are produced entirely according to pollution-free agricultural standards. The local soil is rich in trace elements essential for garlic growth. The garlic produced here is of unique quality, especially renowned both in China and abroad for its strong aroma, spicy fragrance, long-lasting juiciness when mashed, and resistance to spoilage over time…
Xiaocunpu Radishes -- 2015 National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product…
Luohe Roast Chicken is exquisitely prepared using dozens of Chinese herbal spices and a unique recipe. With its authentic flavor, vibrant color, delicious taste, and long history, it leaves a lasting impression and endless aftertaste. It's an ideal choice for your dining table and the perfect gift for visiting relatives and friends. …
The bamboo used in bamboo weaving craftsmanship is meticulously selected from extra-long, knot-free porcelain bamboo sourced from the Chengdu area. It undergoes over ten manual processes including splitting, roasting, joint removal, layering, color setting, smoothing, strand cutting, and evenness adjustment to produce fine bamboo strands. The bamboo strands used in porcelain-bodied bamboo weaving are all rectangular in cross-section, with strict requirements on thickness, thinness, and fineness...
Sesame candy has a long history and unique flavor. Legend has it that as early as the Tang Dynasty, locals began using maltose and sesame to produce a type of sesame candy shaped like fried dough balls, known as Fried Dough Ball Candy. By the late Northern Song Dynasty, war broke out across the land, and the Jin army launched a massive invasion from the north. Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou, fled south from the capital Bianliang, seeking refuge in the southern regions, compromising and suing for peace...
Produced in Xinyang, Henan. Henan is the birthplace of ramie, where its cultivation and utilization have a very long history. Fragments of unearthed ramie fabrics indicate that as early as the Neolithic Age, ramie was already being cultivated and used in the mild-climate regions of the Yellow River basin. In the 1980s, the cultivation of ramie in Henan was quite significant. Ramie and…