1. Rinse the pickling jar, bamboo leaf bundles or straw bundles, small stones, etc., and let them dry before use. 2. Remove any chilies with insect holes or rotting spots, then trim the stems of high-quality fresh chilies, wash them thoroughly, and let them dry completely. 3. Pour half a jar of cold water into the pickling jar, then add…
1. Taro is rich in various nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, carotene, niacin, vitamin C, B vitamins, and saponins. Among its mineral content, it has a relatively high level of fluoride, which helps clean teeth and prevent dental caries, thus protecting oral health.
"According to records in 'Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica', 'Compendium of Materia Medica', 'Chinese Materia Medica Dictionary', 'Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China', and research and identification by the Jiangxi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pueraria root is rich in starch, amino acids, proteins, cellulose, trace elements, saponins, puerarin, and other isoflavones. It has the effects of 'clearing heat...'
The yellow clam has a warming property. When caught, it is dried in the sun and used in medicine to aid digestion and relieve stomach pain. Li Shizhen referred to it as "Gejie" in his *Compendium of Materia Medica*. (Shangrao)…
The main specialties of Shangrao City include: Three-Shred Fish Rolls ----------- Feature: Beautifully shaped, snow-white fish, tender in the middle. Shredded Shrimp Balls -------------Feature: Yellow on the outside, tender inside, fragrant aroma. Stir-Fried Dragon and Phoenix ------------Feature: Known as Dragon and Phoenix…
Poyang Lake Hairy Crabs are a specialty of Poyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. The crabs from Poyang Lake are distinguished by their greenish backs, white bellies, golden claws, and yellow hairs, and are renowned worldwide for being large, plump, fresh, and sweet. Poyang Lake is an internationally important wetland and a key regulating reservoir along the main course of the Yangtze River, playing a significant ecological role in flood control within China’s Yangtze River basin...
Jiangxi’s Poyang County is known as a “land of fish and rice,” producing abundant crops such as rice, cotton, peanuts, and sesame. Among these, Poyang black sesame is renowned nationwide for its long cultivation history, large-scale production, high yield, and superior quality. Black sesame is not only an excellent raw material for high-quality cooking oil but also contains special compounds that make it suitable for medicinal use, offering benefits such as lubricating the intestines, promoting blood circulation,…
Mu Xin Guo is a specialty dish from Wuyuan, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. It is made by mixing indica rice and glutinous rice, without any filling, and mixed with red and white sugar. The mixture is then pressed into shape using wooden molds carved with fruit patterns. Some are tinted with a touch of red and called “Longevity Peach Fruit” or “Flower Fruit,” among other names. These are given as gifts to family and friends to celebrate birthdays and also served as a snack. …
Bodiless lacquerware is a traditional specialty of Poyang County, first created in 1914. It features an antique yet elegant color palette, simple yet innovative shapes, lightweight and delicate texture, uniformly thin lacquer layers, and a glossy finish. It is moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, insulating, non-toxic, and exquisitely crafted with unique techniques. It serves not only as decoration but also has practical value. In 19…
Hengxi belongs to Tuogang Township in Poyang County. The soybeans produced in this area are renowned far and wide for their large size, excellent color, high juice yield, and delicious taste, and are called “Xidou” (Stream Soybeans). Legend has it that Xidou originated during the late Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, and has remained popular for over a thousand years. Since the Qing Dynasty, it has been sold to places such as Shanghai and Qimen. In recent years, the planting area has expanded somewhat…
Introduction to the Majia Pomelo variety: This pomelo is a high-quality fruit tree discovered in the mid-1980s in Guangfeng County. At the 1991 Jiangxi Provincial Pomelo Resource Summary and Pomelo Evaluation Conference, pomelo samples from the county's agriculture bureau were submitted. The samples were assigned code numbers for blind judging. Judging criteria were 35% for appearance and 65% for internal quality. An expert panel accounted for 50% of the score, while two representative groups each contributed 25%. After rigorous evaluation and testing, the "Majia Pomelo" submitted by Guangfeng County was awarded first place among local pomelo varieties in Jiangxi Province. This pomelo has the following characteristics: 1) Strong varietal excellence: The Majia Pomelo won first place among local Jiangxi pomelo varieties. 2) Fruit-bearing time: Trees begin to bear fruit 4–5 years after planting saplings. The fruit matures in mid-to-late October. 3) Yield per tree: At peak production, up to 60 trees can be planted per mu (about 0.067 hectares), with an average of 13 fruits per tree. The largest fruit can weigh up to 2000 grams, typically around 1500 grams. 4) Market sales potential: The Majia Pomelo is large in size, beautiful in shape, with bright red flesh, sweet and crisp in taste. The yield is relatively low, but it is highly resistant to storage and transport. Especially notable is its solid content of 13.5%, giving it a high level of sweetness with a slight acidity, making it very appealing to consumers. 5) Strong adaptability for cultivation: Suitable for shallow mountainous areas that are sheltered from wind, have good sun exposure, gentle slopes, deep and loose fertile soil layers, moderate groundwater levels, and soil pH between 5.5–7.0. 6) High market price: Prices range from 2.5 RMB/jin at early maturity to 1.5 RMB/jin for late-harvest fruit. The county has a large number of mature Tiangui Pear orchards harvested annually from July 15 to August 15, while Majia Pomelo orchards are harvested starting October 15. Merchants from all regions are welcome to witness the bountiful harvest of both Tiangui Pears and Majia Pomelos firsthand and taste their excellent flavors.
The Twenty-Four Town Cake (rice cake, sugar cake) is a traditional dessert from the mysterious ancient town of Twenty-Four Town in the Jiangnan region. Legend has it that it was created by local people during the Southern Song Dynasty to comfort the Song soldiers resisting the Jin invasion, and it has a history of over a thousand years. The renowned Southern Song anti-Jin general Xin Qiji, when visiting Twenty-Four Town, tasted this cake and exclaimed that it was “the finest delicacy on earth.” The Twenty-Four Town rice cake is smooth, tender, and...
At first mention of "clear soup," one would naturally assume it's a dish served at the table—something delicious and not greasy. But upon arriving in Wudu, I realized I had it all wrong and made a huge laughable mistake. Wudu Clear Soup is actually a type of dim sum, and an incredibly delicious one at that. Many have tried small wontons and been captivated by their translucent wrappers, incredibly flavorful...
Guangfeng Fried Rice Noodles is a famous traditional Han Chinese snack from Jiangxi Province. It is popular across Jiangxi and parts of western Zhejiang, serving both as a light meal and a staple food. With a texture that is neither too soft nor too hard, a moisture level that is just right, and a smooth mouthfeel paired with a unique aroma, it is hailed as the “King of Snacks” and the “Crown of Foods.” People of all ages in Guangfeng County—
Tian Gui Pear is a renowned local product developed from crystal pears. It features crisp and tender flesh that retains its color, along with high sugar content, making it one of Guangfeng County's top three pillar agricultural industries. …
Stewed Pork with Turtle Peak Style was passed down by Tu Guangming, the renowned chef of Chiang Ching-kuo in the 1930s. Known for its exquisite preparation and unique flavor, it became popular among the people and boasts a rich Jiangnan (southern Yangtze River region) taste. It is an indispensable delicacy in the Jiangnan folk cuisine.…
Popular during the new grain harvest season or the Ghost Festival in the lunar calendar, it is made by grinding non-glutinous rice into a paste, mixing it with alkaline juice, and kneading it into cylinders. These are then either pulled into sheets with thread or stamped using molds. Some also steam layers of the rice paste in a steamer basket, commonly known as "thousand-layer cake." When eating, it is pulled apart into small pieces with thread and then torn off layer by layer to enjoy.…
Main and supplementary ingredients — 2 live Red Pocket Carp, 25g soaked shiitake mushrooms, 5g refined salt, 20g cooking wine, 25g cooked lard, 10g ginger slices, 15g scallion whites. Cooking method: 1. Scale and clean the carp, remove gills and internal organs, rinse and drain. Make diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish, place in a bowl, sprinkle with refined salt, …
Wash the whole eggplant, then blanch it in boiling water to soften it. Remove it and cut it in half lengthwise to form one large piece. Next, find two similarly sized pieces of eggplant skin and pair them together. Wrap the prepared glutinous rice inside the two pieces of eggplant skin, pressing the two halves tightly together. Place them under the sun to dry, then bring them in at night and steam them once more. Repeat this process for three days…
Cuisine and Efficacy: Jiangxi Cuisine, Qi and Blood Nourishing Recipe, Tonifying Weakness and Nourishing Body Recipe, Lactation Promoting Recipe, Cooking Method: Stewed. Ingredients for Pearl Shrimp: Main ingredient: 1000g river shrimp. Auxiliary ingredients: 180g winter bamboo shoots, 50g egg white, 10g fresh shiitake mushrooms, 100g water chestnuts, 25g ham. Seasonings: 5g white sugar...