Many places serve stir-fried rice noodles with shredded pork or a trio of seafood, but what makes Nanchang unique is its Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Beef. Legend has it that this dish in Nanchang has a history of at least several hundred years. The beef is tender, the noodles soft, and the flavor delicious, with great care taken in its cooking and preparation. (Nanchang)…
This is a famous dish long popular in Nanchang folklore. Before cooking, first prepare a basin of cold water, place small loaches inside, then add egg whites. After a day, once the loaches have expelled their internal waste, rinse them clean. Using a clay pot over low heat, add premium broth, and simultaneously place a whole block of firm tofu and live loaches into the pot. As the soup warms, the loaches will naturally burrow into the tofu. Simmer for 3…
It is named for the method of cooking chicken pieces with one small cup each of sweet rice wine, lard, and soy sauce, without adding any water, and simmering the chicken over charcoal until tender. The origins of “Three-Cup Chicken” are said to trace back to a chef who discovered the dish while traveling, and upon returning to Chang, improved the recipe...
In Nanchang, people love to steam a bowl of steamed pork with rice flour around the time of the Start of Summer each year. It is said that eating it on this day prevents heat rash. The rice is stir-fried with spices such as star anise and cinnamon, then ground into powder. Thick slices of pork belly are marinated in chili oil and soy sauce, then mixed with sugar, cooking wine, MSG, and other seasonings before being combined with the rice flour. …
Made from locally sourced premium tea beans and black beans, which are carefully selected to remove impurities, rinsed clean with water, then soaked, fermented, and finally dried in the sun or by baking to create the final product. Characteristics: Granular in form, yellowish-brown or dark brown in color, with wrinkled skin resembling raisins. High in protein and rich in nutrients. Benefits: Aids digestion, stimulates appetite, and...
Jiangxi Pear Melon is a rare and prized variety of melon in China. The fruit is snow-white in color and pear-shaped in appearance. It has a juicy, sweet taste. Each melon weighs between one to two pounds. Its size and shape are quite similar to the famous Lanzhou White Melon, but not identical. The Lanzhou White Melon is eaten without the skin, as the flesh is intensely sweet like honey; whereas the Jiangxi Pear Melon is a thin-skinned variety — not only is the flesh delicious, …
The silverfish produced in Poyang Lake are best-selling products in both domestic and international markets. With its vast waters, great depth, and abundant rocks, Poyang Lake provides ideal natural conditions for the breeding and growth of silverfish. Silverfish, anciently known as "kuicanzhi" (sliced leftover fish), are among the smaller species of fish. They have a slender, smooth, silvery-white body that turns snow-white and translucent when dried, hence the name. Silverfish…
1 Jujube is a traditional pastry from Luoxi Town with a long history. Research shows that it was first created in the 8th year of the Jiaqing reign, which is 1803. Made primarily from carefully selected high-quality glutinous rice, refined white sugar, and premium sesame seeds, the dough is processed, glazed, and then deep-fried into the shape of a large jujube. It is then decorated with white sugar and sesame seeds, hence the name “1 Jujube.” When eaten, it has a crisp and fluffy texture with a fragrant osmanthus aroma…
Ingredients: Duck gizzard and intestines, duck blood, cured meat, water chestnuts, winter bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, white tofu, soybean curd, dried bean curd sticks, and appropriate seasonings. Method: Dice the ingredients, stir-fry them in a pot, add chicken broth and seasonings, bring to a boil, then thicken with starch to achieve the desired consistency. Features: Rich and flavorful soup, delicious and aromatic.…
Meizhuang Fragrant Peanuts, also known as Xiaozima Peanuts, Qiaozui Peanuts, or Jinxiang Local Peanuts, typically have 2–4 chambers per pod. The rate of double-seed pods is 75%, while that of 3–4 seed pods is 25%. The average weight of 100 pods is 175 grams, with long oval seeds and light red seed coats. The average weight of 100 seeds is 62 grams, with an oil content of 26.5% and a protein content of 52.6%.…
Sweet and delicious steamed hairy crabs — autumn is the perfect time to enjoy them. “When the autumn wind rises, the crabs’ feet itch; when the chrysanthemums bloom, the scent of crabs wafts in.” October in golden autumn is the ideal season for eating crabs, making it a cherished pastime for literati throughout history to enjoy crabs while admiring the chrysanthemums in the crisp, clear weather. Even the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai once wrote in praise: “The crab’s claw is like liquid gold, and the wine cellar is my Penglai...
Dish Features: Some people prefer lean meat for its chewiness, while others love fatty meat for its richness. Some find fatty meat too greasy and hard to swallow. Xiabu and Gaoqiao Braised Pork is a dish with a long history. The pork is well-marbled with three layers of lean and fat. Once prepared, its deliciousness is beyond words — the color is attractively bright red, the fat is not greasy...
The so-called three ways refer to: the fish slices stir-fried until tender and smooth, the remaining slices braised to a savory and spicy taste, and the head, tail, and bones used to make a light and nourishing soup. Guests can't stop praising it, enjoying not just a meal but also harmony and friendship.…
Nanchang Daqu Liquor is one of Jiangxi’s renowned local historical liquors. With an alcohol content of 60 degrees, it boasts a clear and transparent appearance, a fragrant aroma, a smooth and rich entry on the palate, and a pure, mellow flavor. After drinking, the lingering fragrance is intense and pleasant, often accompanied by a comfortable burp. It is also believed to have various health benefits, such as relaxing muscles and improving circulation, warding off the cold and regulating qi, dispelling pathogens and preventing illness, aiding digestion, and stimulating appetite. This liquor is a...
An'yi loquats, also known as loquat or golden plum, originated in southern China and have a history of over two thousand years. They come to market during the off-season for fruits, making them especially popular and beloved as one of the most favored fruits in early summer. The loquats produced in An'yi County, Nanchang, are round in shape, with thin and tender skin, thick and juicy flesh that is sweet with a slight tang, refreshing and flavorful. …
In ancient times, Qingjiang County in Jiangxi was known as “Shangzhou” and has long been reputed as the “Hometown of Fructus Aurantii.” Over 800 years ago, the Fructus Aurantii produced here were called “Shangzhou Fructus Aurantii” and enjoyed great fame. Li Shizhen, the eminent medical scientist of the Ming Dynasty, wrote in his renowned work Compendium of Materia Medica: “Among Fructus Aurantii, those from Shangzhou are the best.” Fructus Aurantii refers to the dried mature fruits of...
An Yi County Fu’an Company owns two of the most advanced rice noodle production lines in China, along with supporting rice processing equipment. With mature craftsmanship and comprehensive technology, it can produce 3,600 tons of “Suijing” brand rice noodles annually, making it one of the largest enterprises in the province’s rice noodle industry. The company uses high-quality rice to meticulously produce “Suijing” brand rice noodles in various specifications such as wide, flat, and round…
Poyang Lake, anciently known as Pengze, is China's largest freshwater lake and the country’s second-largest lake overall. It is located in the northern part of Jiangxi Province, on the southern bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, between 28°22′ and 29°45′ north latitude, and 115°47′ and 116°45′ east longitude. Seventy percent of the lake lies within Jiujiang City, twenty percent within...
Datang Dongpo Pork is a specialty of Datangping Township, Xinjian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. It is known for being rich but not greasy, crispy yet tender, deliciously aromatic, and melting in the mouth. For thousands of years, it has been an essential dish at local weddings, funerals, traditional festivals, and banquets, enjoying widespread popularity and influence. Datang...
Datang Qingming Wine is a specialty of Datangping Township, Xinjian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. It gets its name from being brewed during the Qingming Festival. Made from high-quality glutinous rice using a unique process, it is rich in nutrients from the rice, combining the nutritional benefits of sweet fermented rice with the potency of liquor. Datangping Township is located by Poyang Lake. Though not a famous town...