In Puyang, whether at a formal banquet in a star-rated hotel or during a casual meal at a street-side eatery, one staple dish is almost always present — the Fan County Big Bun. With its thin skin, fragrant filling, and delicious taste, it has won the hearts of food lovers across Longxiang. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Xiaowen once...
Fan County rice has over 30 years of cultivation history. With abundant Yellow River water resources and fertile land, it follows green food planting techniques—growing, harvesting, processing, and packaging premium varieties separately—to enhance rice quality. The grains are pure, crystal-clear, snow-white as jade, fragrant, soft, sweet,…
Corn (scientific name: Zea mays), also known as maize, yu shu shu, bao gu, or bang zi; in Cantonese it is called suk mi, and in Hokkien it is referred to as fan mai. It is an annual herbaceous plant of the grass family Poaceae and is the grain crop with the highest total global production. Corn belongs to the genus Zea in the family Poaceae. The global planting area of corn is second only to that of wheat and rice...
Peanuts, also known as the seeds of the peanut plant (commonly referred to as peanut kernels), are also called longevity fruit, long fruit, foreign beans, figs, ground fruit, or Chinese beans. Peanuts are nourishing and beneficial to health, helping to prolong life, which is why they are commonly known as "longevity fruit" among the people. Along with soybeans, they are hailed as "plant meat" or "meat among vegetables." The nutritional value of peanuts is higher than that of staple grains…
Cotton is the seed fiber of plants in the genus Gossypium of the mallow family, originally native to subtropical regions. The plant is shrub-like and can grow up to 6 meters tall in tropical areas, though it generally reaches 1 to 2 meters. Its flowers are milky white, turning deep red shortly after blooming before withering, leaving behind small green seed pods known as cotton bolls. Inside the bolls are cotton seeds covered with fine…
Features of Steamed Pork Dumplings with Chopped Filling: Shaped like peonies, delicious and refreshing. Method for making Steamed Pork Dumplings with Chopped Filling: 1. Dice both types of meat into 3 mm cubes. Place the flour in a basin, mix in water, egg white, and knead into a stiff dough (about 150–200 grams of water for 500 grams of flour). 2. Heat lard in a wok, first stir-fry the raw meat cubes until cooked,…
Features of Bean Paste: Salty, fragrant, smooth, and nutritious. Method of making Bean Paste: 1. Rinse and soak millet thoroughly, mix it with roasted Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, then grind them into a millet paste using a stone mill. Soak peanuts until swollen, then boil them. Soak soybeans until swollen, then grind them into soybean dices. Cut fried tofu into cubes. Wash kelp, cut it into shreds, and boil it. Wash spinach and cut it into…
Mashed sweet potatoes is a long-renowned signature dish of Qingfeng County, made with ingredients such as sweet potatoes, white sugar, hawthorn, rose, osmanthus, and candied fruit strips. It is cooked with sesame oil. The dish has a glossy appearance, a sweet and fragrant taste, and is highly nutritious.…
Produced in Qingfeng, Neihuang, Nanle, Fanxian, Luyi, and Rongyang in Henan. Legend has it that during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty, merchants from Laizhou Prefecture in Shandong came to Xianzhuang in Qingfeng County and discovered that the wheat straw grown in the area had thin, long, soft, and brightly colored stalks—excellent raw material for braiding. They then used Xianzhuang as their base to spread the braiding craft to surrounding rural areas...
Duan Jiaju Sausage: With a long history, it was an imperial tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is recognized as a “Henan specialty and a renowned Chinese delicacy.” During the Qin dynasty, it enjoyed the reputations of being a “famous snack from Zhili Daming Prefecture” and “a unique delicacy of the Dragon Land.” Over centuries of historical change and dynastic transitions, Duan Jiaju Sausage has gone through several name changes. It was called “Lechang Sausage” in the Han dynasty, “Changzhou Sausage” in the Wei dynasty, and “Daming Prefecture Sausage” in the Tang dynasty…
One of the traditional flavors in history, it was produced in the outskirts of Nanle. In ancient times, it was an imperial tribute. It is one of the “Three Treasures of Nanle.” Ya Date production process: When the new dates ripen in autumn, those that are large, fleshy, and have small pits are selected, steamed in a basket, then peeled and deseeded. They are placed on a bamboo tray or reed mat to dry in the sun, turned over several times a day. Thus, under the bright sun during the day...
“Gusi Lang Carrots” have been awarded the National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication Protection. In fact, as early as the Kangxi era, Gusi Lang Carrots were already a well-known tribute product. In the 13th year of Kangxi’s reign (1674), Emperor Kangxi ordered his army to march south to suppress the “Three Feudatories.” Along the way, they set up camp in Nanyue County. During their stay, the generals who ate the local Gusi Lang...
The liquor from Nanle County—Jiuding Liquor. Not just any Jiuding, but the kind that looks slightly yellow and feels a bit viscous, with an alcohol content of 52 degrees. The flavor when it hits your mouth is incredibly fragrant. You don’t even need to eat food with it; having food would ruin that lingering, pure aroma. I really miss that feeling…
Nanle Zhuangmo, commonly known as meat pie, has a history of over 100 years. In the old days, there were two well-known versions in Nanle: Liu Family Zhuangmo and Huo Family Zhuangmo. The founder of Liu Family Zhuangmo, Liu Changqing, lived on the east street of the county town and made a living by making Zhuangmo, gaining quite a reputation. The business has been passed down through three generations. Today, the Liu Family Zhuangmo shop is located on the north side of the east road of the old cross street in the county town. Liu ZhiLing, the grandson of Liu Changqing, has inherited the family trade and...
A specialty of Yuan Village. Yuan Village dried tofu has a long history and is meticulously made from high-quality tofu. It has a milky white color, a well-balanced saltiness, a delicious taste, moderate moisture content, and can be stored for a long time, making it an essential dish for banquets. Yuan Village dried tofu enjoys an excellent reputation in the market. During the Spring Festival each year, it is in high demand and is ordered in large quantities by government offices and restaurants. It is also commonly given as a gift among relatives and friends...
Nanyue sausage is made primarily from pig intestines and pig blood, mixed with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorn powder, then stuffed and formed. It is one of the traditional flavors of Nanyue County and can be found for sale throughout the region. There are many ways to enjoy it. In the past, during old temple fairs, simple stoves would be set up to fry and sell the sausage, which was often enjoyed by elderly visitors as a special treat. …
Xishao Red Apricots are named after their best production area in Xishao Township. Most of Xishao was once part of the old course of the Yellow River, where sandy dunes were widespread and orchards covered the land, with apricot trees commonly planted by local farmers. With a long history and diverse varieties, these apricots are known for being large, having thin skins, thick flesh, small pits, and a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste. In recent years, new varieties have been successfully introduced, offering high economic value and being sold both within and beyond the province.
Nanle is also known as "Chicken Coop Sesame Cake" because its grilling oven resembles a chicken coop. The cake is made with fermented white flour mixed with chopped scallions, prickly ash oil, rock sugar, sesame seeds, and more, then baked using sawdust. It has a crispy crust and soft interior, with a well-balanced savory-sweet flavor. As one of Nanle County’s traditional delicacies, it differs from similar products found elsewhere. The cake is divided into three layers, each with a distinct taste. It is sold both in urban and rural areas. In recent years...
As autumn brings refreshing breezes and bountiful harvests, the chili-growing hometown welcomes guests with its vibrant red peppers. In Qingfeng County, Henan Province — renowned across the Central Plains as the Land of Filial Piety and China’s No. 1 Chili County — the Qingfeng Chili Culture Festival has officially commenced. Its theme is: Rooted in Qingfeng, facing the nation, using chilies as a bridge to make friends; relying on the chili production base to promote chili culture, joining hands with elites from all walks of life to...
The White Ling mushroom is a rare edible fungus with high both culinary and medicinal value. Its cap is pure white in color, with tender flesh and a delicious taste. It is rich in 14.7% protein, 4.31% fat, 15.4% crude fiber, and contains a total of 10.6% amino acids, as well as various minerals beneficial to health, especially fungal polysaccharides…