Henan Taoyuan Jianmin Food Co., Ltd. is a private enterprise based in Puyang County. Established in September 2000, the company specializes in the research, production, and sales of chili products and seasonings. Over the years, it has grown into a key agricultural industrialization leader in the region. The company was founded by...
The Puyang High-Quality Wheat Base in Central China was established in response to the call for agricultural planting structure adjustment and the industrialization of the rural economy. It collaborates with multiple research institutions such as agricultural science research institutes and agricultural technology extension centers to form a high-quality wheat development consortium. Guided by market demand, the base jointly engages in the research, introduction, development, …
Puyang Zao Fish: Let’s start with the fish. When it comes to eating fish, many people have probably had the unpleasant experience of getting a bone stuck in their throat. But when you try “Puyang Zao Fish,” it’s a completely different story: the fish meat is tender and juicy, while the bones are crisp and aromatic—both the flesh and the bones are delicious. “Puyang Zao Fish” is a classic and well-known dish in Henan cuisine, popular mainly in northern and eastern Henan...
China has a very high garlic production, with an annual planting area of 200,000 to 267,000 hectares and an output of 4 million tons, ranking first in the world and accounting for about one quarter of the global total. Garlic is most commonly consumed raw, which offers the highest nutritional value and significant physiological benefits. However, after the 60–80 day dormancy period…
Puyang Taiqian is a national breeding base for Small-tailed Han sheep, supplying over 30,000 high-quality breeding sheep to surrounding areas each year. In recent years, the Taiqian County Party Committee and County Government have made the development of the Small-tailed Han sheep industry a breakthrough in increasing farmers' income. They have established organizations, strengthened leadership, set up breeding institutions, enhanced breed selection, and promoted scientific feeding practices. …
Features of Sticky Dough Dumplings: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sticky and sweet in taste. How to make Sticky Dough Dumplings: 1. Mix millet flour with water to form a dough, shape into steamed cornbread buns, steam them, then remove and let cool. Dip in water and crumble by hand, then knead into a dough of moderate firmness. 2. Rinse red dates, boil them, then drain and sift to remove skins. Mix with sugar until smooth to make a date paste. 3…
Many cities in northwest China are known for producing cold noodles, but most are served cold and mixed with sauce. The people of Puyang, however, wrap their cold noodles. Of course, the rolled cold noodles of Dawukou in Ningxia share a similar creative concept with Puyang’s wrapped cold noodles, giving the latter a kindred spirit from afar. Puyang is honored as the "Imperial Capital of China" and the "Dragon Capital of Huaxia." In 629 BC, Duke Cheng of Wei moved the capital to Chuku (present-day Puyang), which became the political, economic, and cultural center of the State of Wei for a time. The city was bustling with merchants and travelers, quite prosperous. The vibrancy of thought, liberation of spirit, and development of culture led to the creation of the music “Zheng-Wei Tones” by court musicians in the “mulberry fields and Puyang River” area, which became wildly popular across Huaxia.
Yiji Factory Liangpi is a specialty snack from Hualong District, Puyang City, Henan Province. Throughout the streets and alleys of Puyang, small shops proudly bearing the sign “Yiji Factory Liangpi” can be seen everywhere—as if only this label can attest to the authenticity of their liangpi. The full name of Yiji Factory is the First Ordnance Manufacturing Factory, a state-owned enterprise. In the early 1990s, the...
Shen's in Pucheng primarily specializes in cooked meat products, including Pucheng roasted lamb, sausages, and lamb heads. Among these, the lamb head is the most famous and is considered a local delicacy. Shen's meat products have a history of over a hundred years, combining traditional family recipes with modern processing techniques. They use young, plump mountain goats that are at least six months old as the base ingredient, along with an age-old family seasoning formula, and are simmered with 15 kinds of…
Pucheng Roast Lamb is said to have originated 200 years ago from the Li family on South Street in Pucheng. The Lis, a Hui Muslim family, have been butchering sheep for generations. The preparation involves selecting high-quality lamb, grinding spices with a stone mill, rubbing them onto the meat, rolling it up, and then slow-cooking it over a wood fire. The result is a deep red hue, richly aromatic, fragrant without being gamey, fresh without being overpowering, vibrant yet refined, tender without being greasy, and highly nutritious. It combines nourishing, yang-invigorating, and calming properties, making it suitable for all ages. It is a highly praised delicacy on the dining table and enjoys great fame in the Puyang area.
Sausage is a famous local delicacy in China. My great-grandfather, Wang Sishan, originally lived in Jinan, Shandong. Since Jinan is 600 li (approximately 300 kilometers) from Puyang, he and his son, Wang Dianfeng, relocated from Jinan to Puyang during the Qing Dynasty's Kangxi era and opened a sausage shop there. That’s how “Liubaiju” Sausage got its name. When Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, he made a special stop in Puyang, tasted “Liubaiju” Sausage, and spoke highly of it...
Slangyao Waist Scallions are a specialty of Slangyao Waist Village in Dayu Town, Jiyuan City. The quality characteristics of Slangyao Waist Scallions can be summarized in four words: tall, long, crisp, and spicy. "Tall" refers to the tall and robust plant; "long" refers to the long and straight main edible part—the scallion white. Typically 50–60 centimeters in length, they are highly favored; "crisp" means the texture is tender and crisp, with an exceptionally delicious taste; "spicy" refers to the pungent flavor of the scallion white, which is tasty both raw and cooked, especially as a seasoning. Slangyao Waist Scallions contain 92.37%–92.43% water, 168–174 mg/kg vitamin C, 449–455 mg/kg calcium, 1517–1523 mg/kg potassium, and 461–467 mg/kg total phosphorus.
The Tian Tan stone inkstone was first produced during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty and is one of China’s traditional renowned inkstones. It originates from at the foot of Tian Tan Peak on Wangwu Mountain in Jiyuan County, Bohai. The Tian Tan stone inkstone features a fine and smooth texture, excellent ink absorption and retention. Its decorative patterns are richly colored, including green speckles, red duns, gold lines, jade belts, wheat-leaf green, and willow-sprout yellow. The designs are classic and elegant, with delicate and graceful shapes. …
Also known as Tian Tan Inkstone, it is produced in Jiyuan, Henan. Legend has it that Heaven and Earth were created by Pangu. Long, long ago, he grew into a giant inside a huge egg. After 180,000 years, he kicked open the shell, emerged, and then created Heaven and Earth, the sun, moon, stars, flowers, birds, grass, insects, and all things in existence. The eggshell he broke upon his birth was buried at the foot of the Taihang Mountains, where it gradually turned into fine, smooth stone. Inkstones made from this stone, which do not absorb ink, became the world-renowned “Pan Inkstone.” The making of Pan Inkstones began during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty and has a history of twelve centuries. The inkstone stones are found around Pan Valley Temple in Wangwu Mountain within the city. After Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty wrote “Pan Valley Research,” the “Pan Valley Inkstone” gained fame worldwide. Pan Valley inkstones have fine-textured stone that is hard yet not brittle, smooth and glossy. Once carved into inkstones, they release ink quickly and finely, retain moisture well, and do not damage the brush tip.
Wintering Herb, also known as Bingling Grass, Ice Crystal Flower, or Frozen Crystal Herb. On winter mornings when temperatures drop below freezing, its internal components and ground water vapor condense on the stems into paper-thin ice flakes, curling into various patterns. From a distance, they resemble delicate floral fluff, elegant and pleasing to the eye. Chinese medicinal botanists named it Bingling Grass (Ice Crystal Grass) to precisely describe this unique characteristic...
Hawthorn, also known as red fruit, has a flavor that is both sour and sweet. It aids digestion, stimulates appetite, and provides auxiliary therapeutic effects for various ailments, which is why it is often regarded as a type of traditional Chinese medicine. It can be eaten raw or processed into hawthorn slices, hawthorn cakes, hawthorn drinks, hawthorn jams, and more, making it very popular among people. Jiyuan is known as the “ ...”
Ice Grass, also known as Donglingcao, Ice Flower, or Frozen Grass. On winter mornings when temperatures drop below freezing, its internal components condense with ground moisture on the stems into paper-thin ice flakes that curl into various patterns. From a distance, they resemble delicate floral fluff, elegant and pleasing to the eye. To accurately describe this unique characteristic, Chinese medicinal botanists named it...
Also known as Chinese cherry plum. Produced in Jiyuan, Henan. The county of Jiyuan is surrounded by mountains on the north, west, and south, with a piedmont sloping plain to the east, creating a unique microclimate. With abundant sunshine and a warm climate, the plum trees exhibit desirable traits such as low tree trunks, compact crowns, thick branches, and plump flower buds. Each fruit weighs about 20 grams, with an average yield of 1…
The "Wuba Garlic" trademark applied for by the Wuba Township Garlic Association in Taiqian County has been registered as a "geographical indication" by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. Wuba Garlic is known for its large bulbs, thin skin, fine texture, aromatic spiciness, juicy and thick mashed garlic that does not dry out easily. It is regarded as a premium seasoning, excellent for both raw and cooked dishes. It also boasts strong cold resistance, a long dormancy period…
Wheat is the general term for plants in the genus Triticum, a widely cultivated cereal grass around the world, originally originating from the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East. Wheat is the second most produced cereal crop in the world, after corn, with rice ranking third. The caryopsis of wheat is one of the staple foods for humans and can be ground into flour to make...