Produced in the Hui Lou area of Dianji Township, Yucheng County, this is a renowned traditional product with over 400 years of cultivation history. During the Wanli era of Emperor Shenzong in the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as a tribute item and praised as a delicacy. This type of yam is slightly curved and somewhat flat, about 0.6 meters long, with a ruddy skin and milky-white flesh. It has a rich taste, does not fall apart when cooked, is easy…
Jiegou Rice Sheets The best Jiegou Rice Sheets come from Wangxiaomiao and Dingdalou in Jiegou Town, Yucheng County, and have a history of over 200 years. They are made using mung bean starch as the main ingredient, with a small amount of alum added, mixed into a paste, and then spun into shape in boiling water using a “spinning mold.” Their characteristics include being evenly thin and consistently sized, resistant to overcooking…
Produced in Yucheng, Henan. The white lotus root from Xiaojiaoji in Yucheng is said to have been cultivated since the Ming Dynasty, boasting a history of over 500 years. Historical records indicate that during the Ming Dynasty, “Qiao Lotus Root” was highly regarded for its unique flavor and was presented to the emperor as a delicacy on multiple occasions, earning the title of “Imperial Delicacy.” Since then, the value of “Qiao Lotus Root” has soared. For centuries, it has maintained an outstanding reputation in the market. Even today, a folk rhyme circulates in eastern Henan: “Huailou’s yam, Jieshan’s pear, Qiaoji’s lotus root fragrant everywhere.” Qiao Lotus Root is large, with long sections, thin skin, tender flesh as smooth as jade, crisp and tender without residue, sweet and delicious, and rich in nutrients. Whether served raw or cooked, it can be prepared into a variety of popular dishes. It can also be made into starch or processed into various medical and health foods suitable for women, children, the elderly, and people of all ages. Qiao Lotus Root helps promote saliva production, stimulate appetite, stabilize blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and has astringent and hemostatic effects, making it effective in treating various ailments.
Daizhuang strawberries are a specialty of Daizhuang Village, Shuangba Town, Liangyuan District, Shangqiu City, Henan Province. The strawberries are bright red, large, and delicious. The "Daizhuang" brand of strawberries has been successfully registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and certified as pollution-free agricultural produce by the Ministry of Agriculture. The China Daizhuang Strawberry Base is located 1.5 kilometers east of National Highway 105. Currently…
Su Shi once formed an inseparable bond with Xiangyi. He hailed "Xiangyi Mopig" as the finest cuisine under heaven, and today’s famous dish "Dongpo Pork" evolved from this very dish. During the Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo (1036–1101), ranked among the Eight Great Prose Masters of the Tang and Song dynasties; his ci poetry was considered equal to that of Xin Qiji; his calligraphy and painting...
Suizhou Zhang Family Roast Chicken (suizhouzhangjiashaoji) has a history of over 200 years and remains enduringly popular. Made using a secret family recipe, the chicken is prepared through six steps: slaughtering, marinating, cleaning, drying, oiling, and boiling, and is seasoned with twelve kinds of precious Chinese herbs and spices such as cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. The finished roast chicken boasts a bright color, fragrant taste, and delicious yet non-greasy flavor, and has long been hailed in eastern Henan as “Zhang Family Roast Chicken, Fragrant for Three Months.” In 1986, Chen Xitong, then Mayor of Beijing, invited Grandma Zhang (whose real name was Chen Naizhi), the inheritor of the Suizhou Zhang Family Roast Chicken recipe, to Beijing to teach the craft. She personally demonstrated and trained apprentices. Zhang Family Roast Chicken has since taken root in Beijing and is beloved by tourists from both China and abroad. Suixian Grandma Zhang’s Roast Chicken
Crispy Fried Bean Jelly: A unique delicacy exclusive to Suizhou, once served as a tribute to the imperial court during Emperor Kangxi’s reign. It is made by hand-grinding high-quality mung beans and millet into a paste, which is first processed into rolled sheets, then evenly cut into strips and deep-fried. The result is a crispy, fragrant, and non-greasy treat that is refreshingly delicious. Eaten in moderation, it offers unique health benefits such as clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing internal heat, and lowering blood lipids. …
Luoyang Dried Tofu (luoyangdoufugan) is a traditional recipe passed down through generations in the Zhang family from Longwangdian (market town) in Suixian County, also known as “Zhang Family Dried Tofu.” With a history of over 300 years, during the Shunzhi era, the founder of Zhang Family Dried Tofu, driven by life’s hardships, left home to seek a livelihood and learned how to make dried tofu. After returning home, he combined the best techniques from various sources,...
Sui Liquor is the flagship product of Sui County Distillery. It is pale yellow and transparent, with a mellow, delicate taste and a long-lasting aftertaste. Its soy sauce aroma style is distinctive, and the fragrance lingers in the empty cup for a long time. This product was nearly tied with “Moutai,” China’s national liquor, in the evaluation meeting for high-quality products held by the Ministry of Commerce in 1988, and won the Golden Cup Award. The liquor is brewed using high-quality locust flower spring water, sorghum...
The Blue Ribbon Group adheres to technology as its guiding principle. It has introduced internationally leading mashing, filtering, and bottling equipment from Germany and Switzerland, equipped with comprehensive testing methods and strong technical expertise. The entire production process is controlled by computers or automated instruments. Its technological equipment has successively won honors such as Provincial Quality Product, Ministerial Quality Product, Grade A Product of the Ministry of Light Industry…
Shangqiu Golden Carrots, also known as: carrots, carrot, clove carrots, red carrots, or simply red radishes. Origin: Shangqiu, Henan, China Features: Large red carrots are juicy and sweet, suitable for both raw and cooked consumption. Purple-red carrots have the advantages of fine texture, medicinal flavor, large size, and high yield. Orange-yellow carrots are characterized by their low moisture content and dense texture, making them ideal for preparing various colorful pickled side dishes.
Yucheng Red Fuji Apples are a specialty of Yucheng County, Shangqiu City, Henan Province. The "Yuguo Hua Mulan" brand Red Fuji Apples won the only major award in the apple category at the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition for their large size, uniformity, vibrant color, crisp texture, sweet taste, and long shelf life, earning fame both domestically and internationally. Yucheng County is located in the eastern part of Henan Province and has a warm temperate continental monsoon…
Yucheng Crisp Pear is a specialty of Tianmiao Town, Yucheng County, Shangqiu City, Henan Province. At the 1999 Kunming World Expo in China, the "Yuguo Hua Mulan" brand crisp pear won a bronze award. Tianmiao Township boasts fertile land and abundant agricultural resources. Successive township Party committees and governments have consistently prioritized fruit and forestry production, striving to establish an ecological forestry township, with crisp pears as one of its main fruit outputs…
The Chen Dian fried dough twists from Chen Dianji in Yucheng County are a family recipe passed down through generations of the Jing family, with a history of over 300 years. These twists come in both sweet and savory varieties. They are fragrant, sweet, crispy, and leave no residue after eating. Once fried, they can be stored for two months without becoming damp. Their golden, translucent color and rope-like shape have earned them the name "Rope-End Fried Dough Twists." They are made from refined flour, pure sesame oil, pure white sugar, and alkaline salt dough. …
Yongcheng Miaqiao Chinese Cabbage, also known as "Miao Bai," has a long cultivation history. In the early Song Dynasty, it was exclusively supplied to the imperial court in Bianjing. Miao Bai features short stems, wide leaves, tightly packed heads, and excellent storage capability. The heart of the cabbage is pure white and tender—when boiled in plain water, it creates a rich broth with a pure flavor and milky-white juice reminiscent of heavy cream. In addition to being cooked, it also offers unique flavors when eaten raw, served cold in salads, or pickled...
Crispy Fried Snack is a unique dish from Suixian County. Its main ingredient, "Zha Juan," is made by soaking high-quality mung beans and millet, grinding them into a paste, spreading the mixture into thin sheets on a hot pan, then stacking and pressing them together. Cutting the Zha Juan into cubes and frying them yields the Crispy Fried Snack. It comes in various flavors—plain, sweet, salty, candied, vinegar-flavored, or packaged—offering diverse taste options and uses. The plain version is added to soups, while the rest are used as…
North Lake Pickled Fish is one of the most distinctive local delicacies in Suixian County, boasting a history of over 200 years and was listed as a tribute during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era. Made from plump and tender crucian carp weighing around 200 grams, a specialty of North Lake in Suixian, the whole fish is cooked with its scales left on. After gutting, it undergoes pickling, deep-frying, and is then delicately simmered with a variety of seasonings...
Duozhi Lamb is a traditional Hui ethnic snack from Suixian County with a history of over 200 years. According to the Halal "Complete Lamb Cookbook," this Halal dish was developed through repeated research and trials by Hui imperial chefs. After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the recipe spread to the public. Suixian Duozhi Lamb is crafted using traditional methods…
Suizhou Sesame Cake is renowned for its delicate craftsmanship, ingenious ingredients, and appealing flavor, color, and shape. The cake is round, with a diameter of ten centimeters, featuring a spiral-patterned rim. It is thin in the center and thick at the edge, divided into four layers. The upper and lower layers contain appropriately seasoned batter, oil, salt, and spices, offering a well-balanced sweet-and-salty taste. The surface is coated with sesame seeds, giving it a golden-yellow hue. The cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delivering a deliciously fragrant, crunchy, and savory bite. …
Suizhou Roast Chicken is a local delicacy with a history of 200 years. It has been passed down through the Zhang family, and by the time it reached Zhang Lao Tai, it was already the sixth generation. Zhang Lao Tai is known for her integrity in making roast chicken, which has earned widespread praise. Over time, the Zhang family’s roast chicken came to be called Zhang Lao Tai’s Roast Chicken. Her real name is Chen Naizhi, but everyone knows her as Zhang Lao Tai…