Choose a variety of bitter melon with an elongated shape. When the fruit has fully elongated and thickened, the skin is greenish, and the seeds have begun to develop but the seed coat has not yet lignified, place it in a container. Generally, a tightly sealed twist-off canning jar is ideal. Before bottling, wash both the bottle and the bitter melon. If the bottle is small and the bitter melon long, you can gently pry it open by hand—never use a knife or metal utensil to cut it, …
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Shicheng has long been known as the "Hometown of Lotus." Its white lotus is renowned both domestically and internationally for its snow-white color, large grains, delicious taste, fragrant aroma, easy peeling, hollowness, rich nutrition, and wide medicinal applications, making it a best-selling specialty product. When midsummer arrives, it’s always the season when lotus flowers bloom in competition and the fragrance of white lotus fills the air. Driving into Shicheng’s lotus-growing areas and gazing out the window, you’ll see...
Shicheng has a long history of growing tobacco leaves. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, only sun-cured tobacco was cultivated. Starting in the 1960s, flue-cured tobacco was introduced. The quality of Shicheng tobacco leaves is excellent. The sun-cured variety “Black Tiger” enjoys international fame and remains popular over time. Flue-cured tobacco is renowned for its “withered yellow color and rich aroma.” Premium-grade leaves are one of the main raw materials used in Jiangxi Province to produce the high-end cigarette brand “Jinsheng”…
Preserved poultry is a traditional seasonal (winter) food particularly favored by the Hakka people. Bai Zhang Quan Preserved Goose is supervised by the Shanghai Food Research Institute, using Xingguo Grey Geese — naturally free-range birds recognized by the National Foreign Trade Cooperation Association as having the best flavor — as the prime ingredient. Adhering to traditional techniques while integrating modern technology, the product undergoes procedures such as portioning, marination with premium aromatic spices...
These preserved bamboo shoots are made from high-quality fresh bamboo shoots using processes such as vacuum packaging and high-temperature, high-pressure sterilization. With no additives whatsoever, they retain the original flavor and natural nutritional content of this mountain delicacy, offering a uniquely fresh, crisp, and tender taste. Regular consumption aids digestion, clears heat and toxins, enhances gastrointestinal motility, and contributes to natural weight loss and body slimming...
Baizhangquan Spicy Goose Sauce is made from Xingguo Grey Goose, recognized as the top-grade by the National Foreign Trade Cooperation Council, and refined with a variety of natural ingredients. It is an ideal seasoning for home and travel use, as well as a premium condiment for home-cooked meals. It can be used to toss noodles or prepare Xingguo-style specialty noodle dishes.…
Xingguo Steamed Fish with Rice Flour is a specialty of Xingguo County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province. The origin of steamed fish with rice flour stems from a clever contest between a husband and wife. Legend has it that during the late Qing Dynasty, a boatman surnamed Luo from Xingguo often fished by the river. Over time, he grew tired of eating fish every day. One day, he told his wife that if she could prepare a fish dish different from the usual ones, he would reward her with a pair of bracelets. Mrs. Luo thought: in the past, I either fried or boiled the fish — this time, I’ll try steaming. So she placed taro, eggplant, green beans, and other vegetables in the steaming basket, mixed them with rice flour and seasonings, and steamed them over high heat. Once the vegetables were cooked, she stirred in a paste made of oil, salt, ginger, and other seasonings, sprinkled chopped scallions on top, and served the dish. When the wooden steamer was brought to the table and the lid lifted, the aroma of fish wafted out. With every bite, one could taste the freshness, spiciness, and numbing flavors. Not only was the fish delicious, but the vegetables underneath, having absorbed the fish flavor, were also very tasty. Later, this method became popular, and people switched from wooden steamers to bamboo steaming baskets, making the process even simpler. Nowadays, this dish is widely enjoyed in Xingguo, and when served with four Hakka-style side dishes, it becomes what Mao Zedong personally named “Four Stars Gazing at the Moon.”
Yudu Large Box Persimmons are large in size, beautifully shaped, with bright orange-red color, seedless, juicy, sweet and crisp in texture, fragrant and refreshing. Rich in vitamin C, D, and polyphenols, they are extremely nutritious and considered an excellent fresh fruit. During the Qing Dynasty, they were listed as tribute fruit and praised as the “King of Persimmons” and a “Treasure among Fruits.” They help moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, lower cholesterol, and prevent high blood…
Roasted rolls originated from the She ethnic group and are a unique type of food. In 746 AD, when Lan Caihe, an ancestor of the She people surnamed Lan, served as an Imperial Counselor during the Tang Dynasty, he introduced them to the imperial court. They quickly won the favor of Yang Guifei and were subsequently designated as a tribute item, a tradition that has continued to this day. Carefully crafted by combining traditional techniques with modern food processing methods, these roasted rolls help strengthen teeth...
"Alpine Green Grass Milk" is a lactic acid bacteria beverage — a green and healthy drink produced by Jiangxi’s highest-altitude mountain pasture, the Ping Shan Ranch in Yudu. Located atop Pingkeng Mountain in Jingshi Township, Yudu County, Jiangxi Province, the ranch is over 60 kilometers away from the county seat. At an elevation of 1,312 meters, the mountainside is covered by dense, primeval forests that block out the sky, while the mountaintop features an endless expanse of…
HeFeng Pearl Powder from Yudu is made from rice and is a unique local product, mainly produced in towns such as Hefeng. First, high-quality late-season rice is soaked for 12 hours, then ground into a slurry—the finer, the better. A piece of white cloth is placed over plant ash, and the slurry is filtered through it. Once the water has drained, the powder mass is left to dry in the sun and then sieved. The sieving technique is quite particular: one person uses a large…
Lingbei in Yudu, Jiangxi — known as the "Hometown of Persimmons." The persimmon cakes are grayish-white in color, with a golden, translucent, semi-soft texture that is fragrant, cool, sweet, and leaves the mouth watering with a refreshing sensation. Nutrition: Persimmon cakes are sweet, moist, non-toxic, moisten the lungs and heart, relieve coughs and dissolve phlegm, clear heat and quench thirst, strengthen the spleen, and astringe the intestines. New…
This wild vegetable is called dapocai and is exclusively produced in the Xiashan mountainous area of Lu’ao Town, Yudu County. Based on ancestral techniques, local villagers sun-dry the dapocai and season it with chili peppers, refined salt, vegetable oil, and other condiments. After a year of careful fermentation, it becomes a sweet and fragrant preserved dish known as “Dao Cai.” The homemade Dao Cai has become a staple in the diets of local families…
Pork skin is an indispensable dish at banquets for the Hakka people of Yudu, celebrated for its excellent color, aroma, and taste. The honeycomb-like thick pork skin boasts a golden, glossy hue, with enticing aromas of oil and pork wafting from it. It has a delightful texture—crispy yet tender, not overly crunchy—and is delicious and never tiresome. When serving pork skin at a banquet, it is customary to set off firecrackers and play music, or at the very least, light a string of firecrackers. But why exactly...
The "Xiaoxi Liquor Medicine," also known as "Xiaoxi Liquor Cake," of Yudu County has a long history, originating in the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty and dating back over 260 years. The best time to make Xiaoxi Liquor Cake is during the seventh, eighth, and ninth months of the lunar calendar, when the climate is dry, neither too hot nor too cold, and the humidity is just right. Ever since…
Yudu County, known as the "Hometown of Persimmons," has once again seen a bountiful harvest this year of dahua persimmons, niuxin persimmons, and pipa persimmons. The total persimmon yield across the county is expected to reach one million kilograms, with all produce being purchased in bulk by a local food company, ensuring no sales worries for persimmon farmers. Nutritional Value Analysis Persimmons are a popular fruit among consumers, sweet and delicious, and rich in nutrients...
Zishan Soy Sauce has long been renowned for its high concentration, vibrant color, rich umami aroma, thick and mellow texture, long shelf life, and the fact that it improves with age. According to the *Ganzhou Prefecture Records*, it has a production history of over 290 years and was once listed as a tribute item during the Qing Dynasty, making it a traditional specialty of Yudu. …
Legend has it that in ancient mythology, when Pangu created the world, he scattered a tea seed on Pangu Mountain, which stands at an altitude of 1,200 meters. The seed took root, sprouted, and flourished, giving birth to Pangu Tea. During the Yuan and Qing dynasties, it became a tribute tea for the imperial court. Pangu Tea is produced by the Duchang Pangu Tea Factory. The product line includes over 20 varieties, featuring...
Jiangxi’s Shicheng inkstone, named after Huangshi Mountain in Longgang Township, Shicheng County, Jiangxi Province, is also known as “Huangshi.” It was praised as “flower pistil stone” in Qing Dynasty scholar Zeng Xingren’s *Inkstone Chronicles*. Originating in the Northern Song Dynasty and lost during the Qing Dynasty, the Shicheng inkstone was renowned in the Northern Song period for its rich natural colors and unique patterns. Although the Shicheng inkstone was first created in the Northern Song Dynasty, …