Yuba is a traditional specialty of Yangbu Township, which is why it is also known as the "Home of Yuba in Southern China." With a history of over 500 years dating back to the Ming Dynasty, it was even selected as an imperial tribute during the Qing Dynasty. In Yangbu, almost every household processes yuba, with the township’s annual production exceeding 1,000 tons. The locally produced “Yangbu Brand” yuba, selec…
Jiangkou Inverted Pickle, also known as Jiangkou pickled vegetable, has a long history. It is said that production began in Jiangkou, Gan County, as early as the early Ming Dynasty. The main ingredient of Jiangkou Inverted Pickle is large-rooted vegetable. During preparation, it is pickled in an inverted jar and then processed into a finished product. The pickle contains various nutrients such as amino acids and vitamin C, and is known to stimulate appetite and strengthen the spleen. It is a “green” health food suitable for all and is very popular.
Gannan Preserved Duck is based on traditional processing techniques, with scientific and rational improvements made to the selection of ducks, fattening, curing, processing, and air-drying methods. This has resulted in a unique production process for the preserved duck. The product has long been renowned for its excellent “color, aroma, taste, and appearance,” characterized by “a moon-lute-like shape, snow-white skin, clean feet and fur…”
Ingredients: Round cabbage, sugar, vinegar, salt, chicken essence, dried chili peppers, starch, oil Preparation: (1) Wash the stems of the round cabbage and separate the leaves. (2) Tear the leaves by hand into pieces about 5X5 cm in size. (3) Heat a wok over a flame, add oil, then put in salt and 3–4 dried chili peppers. Once hot,…
Stir-fried Preserved Pork with Yellow Rice Cakes. Made before the Spring Festival, this is a traditional Hakka-flavored snack from Gan County. It is said to have been listed as a local tribute during the Ming Dynasty. Originally made from dahuo rice, it has a yellow hue, fragrant aroma, and soft texture. Known as “Yellow Rice Cakes,” it is a distinctive food item. After the 1960s, polished round-grained rice became commonly used, making the process more elaborate. Nowadays, machines are used in all regions for production, …
Changluo Honey is produced in the mountainous region over 40 kilometers away from Ganzhou County. With abundant nectar sources, it is far from urban areas and truly pollution-free. The honey is collected using ancient, traditional methods, with absolutely no additives—ensuring 100% pure honey. It offers benefits such as softening blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, regulating the intestines, treating constipation,…
Gan County, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Crispy Duck," produces the "Shadi" brand crispy duck through a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Renowned for its excellent "color, aroma, taste, and appearance," it is hailed as the king of cured meats and is exported to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. The "Shadi" brand crispy duck originates from Shadi in Gan County, the "Hometown of Chinese Crispy Duck"...
Shangyou County is known as the “Hometown of Hydropower,” with over 80,000 acres of developable water area in the county. Relying on its abundant water resources, tens of thousands of reservoir fishermen have developed special aquaculture for species such as mandarin fish, rockfish, whitebait, bream, sturgeon, catfish, spotted bass, and sturgeon through cage farming. Nowadays, the beautiful night scenery of the reservoir area’s “waterfront market” attra…
I. Ingredients: 1. Main ingredient: One young chicken (about 750g). 2. Accompaniments: 25g ham. 3. Seasonings: Two egg whites, 250g fresh broth, 1000g cooked lard (about 100g used), chopped scallions, minced ginger, salt, MSG, soy sauce, cooking wine, wet starch, and a suitable amount of small-ground sesame oil. II…
A local specialty snack popular in southern Jiangxi. Its preparation is simple: soak glutinous rice in cold water for a day and a night, then grind it into a rice slurry. Pour the slurry evenly into a round bamboo sieve used as a wrapper. When the slurry thinly covers the surface of the sieve, steam it over high heat in a wok to make the cake. Then, cut it into...
Shiyou fish are small, flat-bellied, scaleless, and about two inches long. They live in fast-flowing mountain streams, with those from the rapid streams of Huangshakeng in Wuzhifeng, Shangyou, being of particularly high quality. The fish have soft bones, tender meat, and a sweet, delicious flavor. Shiyou fish chili sauce is a traditional specialty of Shangyou. It is made using premium Shiyou fish from the streams of Wuzhifeng, along with red chili peppers, ginger, and high-quality...
Jibu Navel Oranges are a premium brand among Gannan navel oranges and are world-renowned. The natural conditions of Jibu Town—including its soil and climate—are among the most suitable in southern Jiangxi for growing navel oranges. The town has planned and is developing ten thousand mu (approximately 667 hectares) of navel orange orchards along the Beijing-Kowloon Railway line and the Jiangxing Highway, with various infrastructure projects currently under construction. …
Jibu Bingtang Oranges are renowned among fruits for their uniquely sweet taste, juicy texture, and seedless quality. In 1998, they were honored as a “Provincial Quality” food at the Provincial Food Exhibition and Sales Fair. …
Tribute Taro (also known as taro or hairy taro) has a long history of cultivation. It was first listed as an imperial tribute during the Tang Dynasty and was called "Jibu Tribute Taro." In 2004, it was approved as a national standard production base by the National Standardization Management Committee (National Standards Committee Agriculture & Light Industry [2004] No. 101), and in 2008, it passed inspection. The taro produced here...
Jibu Town is known as the "Hometown of Straw Mats." The straw mats processed and produced here are flat and even, sweat-absorbent and durable, soft and comfortable, available in a wide variety of styles that are both attractive and elegant, and also offer health benefits. Their high-quality products sell well in markets across the southeast coastal region and have received high praise from consumers. …
Ganzhou preserved fruits are nationally and provincially recognized natural food products, made from plums, apricots, oranges, melons, cane sugar, and honey using scientific methods. The main varieties include more than ten types of fruit and vegetable cakes such as southern jujube cake, navel orange cake, carrot cake, and pumpkin cake, as well as dozens of candied fruit varieties including clove plums, lovesick apricots, fresh bayberries, longevity nuts, delicious fruits, orange cakes, and golden-threaded preserved jujubes...
Lake River Fish Thread is a renowned specialty food from southern Jiangxi. Made primarily from fresh grass carp meat and high-quality sweet potato starch, it is meticulously crafted using traditional methods combined with modern high-tech techniques. Free from any artificial colors or additives, it originates from nature and boasts a unique flavor. Rich in essential amino acids, trace elements, high protein, low...
Huangyuan Migu has a long history. As early as the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as a tribute item and is a beloved food among the Hakka people in southern Jiangxi, often served as a premium gift or treat for guests. Originally made from dahuo rice, it has a yellow hue, fragrant aroma, and soft texture. After the 1960s, polished round-grained rice became more commonly used, and the production process grew more intricate. Nowadays, machines are used for production across various regions, and Huangyuan Migu is available every lunar December...
There are several types, including all-lean meatballs, broth meatballs, and rice-wrapped meatballs, each made with different ingredients and excelling in their own way. The most distinctive local variety is the all-lean meatball. It primarily uses pork from the neck or loin (both cuts are chosen for being rich yet not greasy and pleasantly chewy), eggs, and potato starch as the main ingredients. These are separately chopped, scraped, mashed, and thoroughly kneaded before being spooned into ball shapes...
Water chestnuts, commonly known as horse chestnuts, are a popular tuber. Ruijin water chestnuts feature thin skins, high juice content, sweet taste, and no residue. They can be eaten raw or cooked, and are also processed into canned goods. These water chestnuts thrive in sunny, well-drained, medium-fertility paddy fields. Seedlings are cultivated in early July, transplanted in late July, and harvested starting in December. The city’s cultivation area exceeds 2,000…