Zhouning Highland Potatoes are a specialty of Zhouning County, Ningde, Fujian Province. According to the *Zhouning County Annals*, potatoes were first introduced to the county in the early years of the Republic of China. Before the promotion of hybrid rice, potatoes were one of the staple foods in the region. In the rural areas of Zhouning County, every spring and autumn, households would clear fields and cultivate potatoes in front of and behind their homes. As the...
To make it, scrape off the konjac skin with a knife, wash it clean, and soak it in water for several hours. After draining, use a sweet potato grater to shred the konjac into strips, then steam them in a steamer basket. Next, place the steamed konjac strips into a stone mortar used for pounding rice and mash them while continuously adding alkaline water, until the konjac dough is neither too stiff nor sticky to the touch. The mashed konjac paste is then placed...
Prince Ginseng is the dried tuberous root of the plant Pseudostellaria heterophylla, belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is mainly produced in Fujian, Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui, and other regions, among which that from Zherong County in Fujian is the most renowned. In 1985, it was officially included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Prince Ginseng has the effects of benefiting qi, strengthening the spleen, promoting fluid production, and moistening the lungs. It is commonly used clinically for symptoms such as fatigue due to spleen deficiency,...
One male pig's head (about 4000g), with an appropriate amount of common seasonings. ≪Cooking Method≫ 1. Clean the pig's head thoroughly and split it open. Remove the ear flaps, eye corners, lymph nodes, nasal cartilage, and other impurities. Set aside the pig's brain for other uses. Cut the boneless pig's head meat into five pieces, place them in clean water, and repeatedly scrape and wash to remove all impurities and blood stains. Then...
Main ingredients: 175g beef (fat and lean) Seasonings: 25g sesame oil, 75g peanut oil, 30g vinegar, 75g white sugar, 15g soy sauce, 5g cooking wine, 15g ginger, 10g caramel color, 125g starch (broad bean) How to make crispy fried beef slices: 1. Wash the meat and slice it into 0.4cm thick pieces;
Ingredients: Flour, eggs, scallions, oil, salt, MSG. Method: 1. Take an appropriate amount of flour, add one or two eggs, then add some water to make the dough. 2. After letting the dough rest for half an hour, roll it out into a sheet, brush with a layer of oil, spread salt, sprinkle scallions, and roll it into a log. 3. Coil the log into a round shape and flatten it into a pancake. 4. Pan-fry the flattened pancake in a skillet until...
Egg Noodles Recipe 1 Ingredients: two eggs, 1g chicken bouillon, 3g salt, 5g sesame oil, 300g dried noodles
Youtiao, also known as "yóu zhá guǐ" (deep-fried ghost), is a direct transliteration from the dialects of southern Fujian and other Minnan regions. It is also called "yóu zhá guǒ" (deep-fried fruit), a direct transliteration from the dialects of the Chaoshan area. In daily life, especially as a breakfast food, youtiao is a household name. Speaking of youtiao, there is also a legend. It is said that during the Southern Song Dynasty, people utterly despised the traitor Qin Hui...
【Ingredients】 Hind leg of lamb. 【Seasonings】 Soy sauce, chili powder, seasoned salt, MSG, sesame oil. 【Preparation & Cooking Process】 1. Cut the hind leg of lamb into rectangular slices. Use ten silver skewers, with seven pieces of lamb on each. 2. Mix the seasonings into the soy sauce. 3. Arrange the lamb slices flat and grill them over low heat. While grilling, brush the soy sauce mixture onto the meat,…
Ningde beef balls are one of the main local delicacies in Zherong and Fuding, enjoying considerable fame both within and outside the region. Method: Finely chop high-quality beef into a paste, finely grind sweet potato starch, and mix it with refined salt, monosodium glutamate, white sugar, and a small amount of edible alkali until evenly combined to form the beef ball mixture. Boil water in a pot, drop the mixture into the boiling water, and when the balls float to the surface, they are cooked. Scoop them into a bowl, add...
Variety name: Longfeng Black Plum (original name: Longfeng No. 1) Breeding institution: Ningde Longfeng Agricultural Technology Research Institute Variety origin: Bred in 2004 from an outstanding individual plant discovered in the 'Queen Black Plum' orchard at Longfeng Fruit Farm in Fu'an City Characteristics: This variety has a relatively upright tree posture with small branching angles and medium growth vigor…
Pengshan Cuiva is a specialty of Zherong County, Ningde City, Fujian Province. Pengshan Cuiva features upright, elegant buds, emerald green liquor, a rich and long-lasting aroma, a fresh and mellow taste that is thirst-quenching and refreshing, with endless aftertaste. Zherong County has a mid-subtropical mountainous climate, with an average altitude of over 500 meters and 93 peaks above 1,000 meters. The area is characterized by overlapping peaks, lush forests…
Since the reform and opening-up, the production of shiitake mushrooms in Yangzhong, Ningde has continued to develop. The mushrooms have thick caps, strong aroma, and moderate prices. Since 1986, Yangzhong has become a market for shiitake mushrooms from Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces as well as the local region, with over 300 visitors daily and a transaction volume exceeding 3 million yuan. In 1989, the annual output value reached over 60 million yuan…
The Chicken Comb Pine gets its name from its resemblance to a chicken's comb. Its main ingredients include flour, sugar, and lard, which are processed into a semi-salty, semi-sweet snack. It is known for being fragrant, sweet, crispy, and flaky, and has been popular for seventy or eighty years.
Cured rabbit meat is a special delicacy made during traditional festivals in Gutian. It is prepared by roasting a whole slaughtered rabbit in a “rice-burned” (a pot with scorched rice inside) wok. The meat boasts a glossy, brownish-red hue, with a firm yet tender texture and a rich, sweet flavor. When cubed and steamed with ginger, fermented rice vinegar, and spices, it becomes tangy, spicy, sweet, and makes for a popular dish to enjoy with alcohol. …
A classic breakfast in Shouning, made by pouring rice batter into an iron trough, steaming it into a lump, and then dipping it in a prepared sauce. Shouning Rice Cake is a unique local delicacy of Shouning County. During the Chongyang Festival, the rice cake also becomes a must-eat food for locals on that day, a tradition passed down through generations. …
When I was little, I absolutely loved something called plum blossom cake. On the way home from kindergarten, my dad would always buy it for me. The white rice cake, with black sesame in the middle, would be lifted steaming hot from the small steaming box. It was a bit hot to hold, but I couldn’t wait to pop it into my mouth. And then, …
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