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Yongan Dried Bamboo Shoots, also known as "Fujian Dried Bamboo Shoots," "Tribute Dried Bamboo Shoots," or "White Dried Bamboo Shoots," are considered a premium product among dried bamboo shoots due to their thick flesh, tightly packed nodes, golden color, rich flavor, and crisp, tender texture. Yongan Dried Bamboo Shoots contain 2.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 10 milligrams of calcium per 100 grams,...
The "Nine-Layer Rice Cake" is a local specialty snack from Datian County. It is made by steaming layers of refined rice paste mixed with sautéed scallions and garlic. Each layer of rice paste is steamed before the next is added, repeated nine times to form a total of nine distinct layers, hence the name "Nine-Layer Rice Cake." The top is covered with finely chopped chives, giving it a vibrant color. The layers are clearly distinguishable from the outside in. The cake is 2…
When you visit Datian County, warm-hearted hosts might invite you to chomp on some pork ribs. Shipai Town, a small mountain town, surprisingly has seven or eight restaurants that specialize in pork ribs. As soon as guests walk in, without even asking, the restaurant staff will write up a plate of pork ribs on the menu before even inquiring what else you’d like to order. Soon, a steaming hot plate of...
Da Tian Snow Mountain Radish is produced by the Agricultural Service Center of Wuling Township, Da Tian County, at the foot of the Snow Mountain, which sits at an altitude of 1,400 meters. The cultivated fields are all located in high mountainous areas with yellow-red soil at elevations above 850 meters. The soil is loose, the soil layer is deep, and the water is pure with no industrial pollution, making it highly suitable for radish cultivation. Wuling Township in Da Tian County has a long history of growing radishes…
The Datian Huaipig is a local Chinese pig breed, classified as a South China type, and is one of China’s superior pig breeds. The Huaipig is distributed across 18 towns in Datian, among which Taihua Town is the core breeding area. Taking the opportunity of developing the core area through the Datian Huaipig Industry Construction Project, our town organized the veterinary station to map out the distribution of Huaipig farming areas and the existing stock across the town, and to provide...
These have been popular in Yong’an for hundreds of years and remain widely enjoyed to this day. Bamboo Fork Fruit Strips are characterized by their white, delicate texture and delicious taste when dipped. The method of making them: select long-growing rice, finely process and polish it into pure rice flakes, then grind it into a slurry. Pour the well-mixed slurry into an iron round mold, float it over boiling water in a large pot to steam until cooked, then roll it into a cylindrical shape to form the fruit strip tube. It can be dipped in sauces...
Fujian bamboo shoots, also known as Ming bamboo shoots, are made from high-quality fresh shoots using traditional processing methods (husking, steaming, pressing, drying, and shaping), refined through scientific techniques. Once soaked and cooked, they can be used to prepare a variety of refreshing and delicious dishes, making them a natural, pollution-free food product. Fujian bamboo shoots have a fragrant and savory taste and contain…
Dried bamboo shoots are made by steaming and baking fresh bamboo shoots. They feature a bright greenish-yellow hue, a rich and enticing aroma, vibrant color, delicious taste, and a crisp, tender texture, making them a uniquely flavorful side dish and a premium delicacy at banquets. The bamboo shoot slices made from Dong bamboo shoots are also known as “Magnolia Slices.” The bamboo shoots produced in Shangping are characterized by their thin shells, thick flesh, tender quality, and a naturally sweet taste...
The cultivation of rush grass and the weaving of straw mats in Yong'an's Gongchuan Town have a history of over 1,000 years. As early as the Song Dynasty, Gongchuan straw mats were presented as tribute to the imperial court. By the mid-Ming Dynasty, they were widely sold throughout Fujian Province. In 2008, the craft of making Yong'an Gongchuan straw mats was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage protection project of Fujian Province.…
Big Lake Fish is a renowned non-staple food and a popular dish at local banquets in Yong’an, earning the praise of “Yong’an Qiaowei Tofu and Big Lake Fish.” According to records, the Lai clan, ancestors of early Big Lake settlers, migrated from Jiangxi and brought with them rich ancestral experience in fish farming from Jiangxi. Thanks to Big Lake’s uniquely cool freshwater, which is an ideal environment for developing fisheries, they…
Yong'an Jishan Aged Wine boasts a long history and unique brewing techniques: First, it uses the uniquely advantaged Liao Stream soft water (a stream with low mineral content), which must be overnight cool water collected before the morning sunlight hits; second, glutinous rice should be carefully selected, avoiding mixed japonica and indica varieties, and the red yeast rice must be of high quality and thoroughly dried; third, after the glutinous rice is steamed, the grains must remain separate, not clumped, and cooled through; …
Glutinous rice balls are a symbol of good fortune. In Yong’an, locals eat them during weddings, birthday celebrations, and when a baby reaches its full moon. The preparation is relatively simple: soak rice in water, grind it into a paste, add a small amount of edible alkali, stir it over heat until it becomes a thick, paste-like consistency, then manually shape it into balls with diameters of 1–5 cm. During the Winter Solstice…
Stewed Tofu, also known as scalding-mouth tofu, reigns supreme among Yong’an’s local snacks. Its history can be traced back to the Republican era, but it didn’t reappear in street food stalls until the early 1960s. The dish is made by first placing tender white tofu cubes into a large iron pot, along with cuttlefish, pig’s trotters, pork ribs, water, and more, then slow-cooking them over charcoal fire until the tofu becomes honeycombed...
Fruit Strip Tube is one of Yong'an's traditional local snacks. It has a snow-white color, a delicate and smooth texture, and tastes delicious when dipped. Its preparation method involves selecting rice grains with a long growth period, finely processing and refining them to extract purity, then grinding them into a slurry. The slurry is evenly poured into an iron round mold and steamed over boiling water in a large pot. A chopstick is then used to make a cut around the edge of the flat mold, …
First, soak rice in water to make a paste, add a small amount of edible alkali, stir it in a hot pan to form round balls about 2–4 cm in diameter, place them in a bamboo basket with herbs, steam until cooked, and then they are ready to eat (Yong'an)…
Rice is soaked in water, ground into a paste, then mixed with a small amount of edible alkali and stirred into a paste-like consistency in a hot pot. The thin paste is then poured onto a rice sieve and strained into a bucket or basin of clean water, forming many tiny particles the size of bees—this is rice jelly bees. The particles are scooped out and cooked with seasonings such as scallions, shiitake mushrooms, lean pork, and dried shrimp, resulting in an exceptionally...
Ansai Fish The town of Ansai has leveraged its local resource advantages and oriented itself toward market demand to vigorously develop six major agricultural industries: tobacco, fish, fruit, bamboo, ducks, and tea, achieving commendable results. It has now established an annual production scale of ten thousand dan of tobacco, one thousand tons of fish, one thousand tons of fruit, and one thousand tons of pickles. "Ansai Fish" is another product from Yong'an City following the "Yong'an Lettuce," "Yong'an Chicken Claw Pepper"...