Coix seed is the kernel of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the grass family. Coix lacryma-jobi is a perennial plant with upright stems and lanceolate leaves. The seeds are oval-shaped and white or grayish-white in color. Coix seed is highly nutritious and is hailed as the “King of Grass Family Plants in the World.” In Europe, it is known as the “Friend of Life and Health.” Coix seed is mostly grown…
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Ninghua "rat jerky" is actually made from field mice, processed from rodents manually captured in the wild. According to the Cihai (a Chinese encyclopedia), "Field mice belong to the mammalian order Rodentia and the family Cricetidae. Their fur is generally dark grayish-brown, sometimes sandy yellow. They live by digging in the soil and are harmful to crops." Ninghua is a mountainous agricultural county with vast fields, hence the abundance of field mice. Every winter,...
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Laifang Township in Qingliu County has a long history of garlic cultivation, producing garlic with a strong aroma and unique flavor.…
“Lai Fang Red-Skin Peanuts have many kernels—typically 3 to 5 per peanut. Each kernel is uniform in size, plump, and boasts a deliciously sweet, crisp, and fragrant taste.” “Lai Fang Red-Skin Peanuts” are a rare and distinctive local peanut variety traditionally cultivated in Lai Fang, Qingliu County, with nearly a century of planting history in the area. This variety features slender pods, thin shells…
Lai Fang Peanuts originated in the Ming Dynasty. According to the "Qingliu County Annals" (Guangxu Edition), Daoguang Edition, under the section on local products: “Planted in March, the vines do not grow very long. It is commonly said: the flowers fall to the ground and grow in the soil, hence the name,” the record states. Located at the foot of Dafeng Mountain, the highest peak in Qingliu County with an altitude of 1,705.7 meters, Lai Fang Township...
Qingliu Golden Thread Fern is a specialty of Qingliu County, Sanming City, Fujian Province. On December 13, 2012, Qingliu County was awarded the title of "Hometown of Golden Thread Fern in China" by the China Economic Forest Association. Located in the northwest of Fujian Province, on the southern side of the Wuyi Mountains, Qingliu County is under the jurisdiction of Sanming City. The area enjoys superior natural conditions with abundant sunlight, rich heat, a...
Fresh-Cut Flowers of Qingliu Located in the beautiful mountain city of Qingliu in northern Fujian, the area boasts lush green mountains, clear waters, blooming flowers, and thriving grass every spring and summer, thanks to its exceptional natural ecological advantages. For a long time, the people of Qingliu have enjoyed reclaiming mountain land to grow flowers, and the production of fresh-cut flowers has continued ever since. The current administrative region under the jurisdiction of Qingliu County, Fujian Province…
Egg Sausage: Add a small amount of salt to eggs and mix with an appropriate amount of warm water. Stir repeatedly with chopsticks. Then tie one end of a pig’s intestine tightly with string, and pour the egg mixture into the other end until full, after which tie it securely. Hold the string at one end of the egg sausage and place it in water heated to about 50°C in a pot, gently swinging it. Once the water boils, immediately remove the egg sausage, cut it into half-inch-long pieces…
Ninghua Raw Fish Sashimi – A traditional Hakka dish from Ninghua, Fujian Province: Made using a live grass carp weighing about two to three pounds. The fish is soaked in clean water for half a day. During preparation, the right hand wraps the fish’s head in a towel to keep it from jumping, while the left hand quickly scales the fish, guts it, and removes the internal organs. After rinsing, the fish is not placed back in water. The head and tail are removed, and the fish is split into two fillets, then skinned...
A tea variety named "Hakka Golden Peony" has been awarded the title of National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product, marking a new journey for emerging Fujian teas. The Golden Peony tea plant has a relatively upright growth habit; when grown in shallow, low-fertility soil or subjected to excessive picking, the tea trees are prone to premature aging. Developed by the Tea Research Institute of the Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences between 1978 and 2002 using Tieguanyin as the female parent...
Ninghua rice boasts distinctive regional characteristics and a profound historical influence. Among them, Helong Tribute Rice is particularly well-known. Named after its origin in Helong Township, Ninghua County, the grains are long, pearly white, translucent and glossy, fragrant, nutritious, and were designated as tribute rice during the Song Dynasty. The Ninghua rice selected this time is recommended to be produced by the Ninghua County Helong...
Ninghua Bullhorn Pepper is a specialty of Ninghua County, Sanming City, Fujian Province. It is one of China’s “Eight Famous Peppers.” Renowned both domestically and internationally, it is known for six distinctive qualities: a bright red body, thin and translucent skin, a smooth and wrinkle-free surface, high oil content, and a moderate level of spiciness. Ninghua enjoys unique advantages for cultivating bullhorn peppers. Its warm climate and abundant…
Ninghua Job's Tears are known for their soft, sticky, fragrant, delicate, smooth texture and fragrant, sweet taste after cooking. Located in the hilly and mountainous region of the Wuyi Mountain Range, Ninghua benefits from a natural environment of forested vegetation that provides favorable growing conditions for crop cultivation and the production of local specialty agricultural products. Ninghua Job's Tears are a type of glutinous grain variety. The grain, also called...
Also known as raw fish sashimi, it is a traditional famous dish of Ninghua. The ingredient is limited to a single live grass carp weighing 3–4 jin (approximately 1.5–2 kg), which is quickly descaled, skinned, and gutted, then the rib bones are removed. The fish is then sliced horizontally into thin pieces, sprinkled with sesame oil, and served with a dip of soy sauce and wasabi. The raw fish is fresh, delicious, and refreshing, making it a popular dish to accompany alcohol. …
Job’s Tears, also known as Coix seed or Yi Yi Ren, is one of China’s ancient cultivated crops with a long history of planting in Ninghua. Records of Coix seed can be found in the Ming Dynasty Chongzhen edition of the “Ninghua County Annals.” In ancient times, locals in Ninghua called it “Mita Su.” Ninghua Job’s Tears are known for being soft, sticky, fragrant, delicate, smooth, and pleasantly aromatic after cooking. The county plants Job’s Tears on an annual area of 300–600 hectares...
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