Banli Red Wine has a brownish-red hue, is clear and transparent, with a sweet, mellow taste and a rich aroma. It boasts a unique flavor. Regular consumption of this wine can stimulate the secretion of digestive glands, enhance appetite, and alleviate symptoms caused by qi deficiency such as night sweats, postpartum abdominal distension, and fatigue after physical strain. It helps nourish blood and qi in new mothers, dispel cold, and remove blood stasis, …
Nanjing Jinshan Hand-Pulled Noodles are entirely handmade and free from alkaline additives, resulting in noodles that are delicate yet elastic. The noodles are as thick as a finger and as long as a rope, hence the name "hand-pulled noodles." Jinshan Hand-Pulled Noodles differ greatly in flavor from Lanzhou Lamian. Their unique preparation method seems to better suit the dietary preferences of southern Fujian locals: light, fresh, mellow, and richly aromatic. To make the noodles, one must first prepare...
Main ingredients: Thai rice, farmer-style braised meat; Ingredients: mushrooms, shrimp, and other items; Preparation: Process all dry ingredients, stuff them into a bamboo tube, seal it, and steam for 30 minutes; Flavor: Aromatic rice that’s soft in texture, with a rustic countryside taste and a subtle hint of bamboo fragrance.…
Zhangdian Pickled Radish Juice from Nanjing is a specialty of Nanjing County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. In rural areas of southern Fujian, it’s common to grow plenty of radishes and sun-dry them into pickled radish strips. But what’s rare is using those dried strips to brew a savory juice. Zhangdian Village in Jingcheng Town, Nanjing County, is famous for its pickled radish juice. The local legend behind “Zhangdian Pickled Radish Juice” even ties back to the renowned Ming Dynasty…
Anoectochilus, also known as golden thread, golden earrings, black ginseng, golden tiger’s head orchid, golden bone-disintegrating herb, money grass, golden spikemoss, golden silkworm, young red, small-leaf golden earrings, hemp leaf vegetable, etc. The whole plant of Anoectochilus can be used medicinally. It tastes sweet, has a neutral nature, and is effective for clearing heat and cooling blood, dispelling wind and promoting diuresis, and...
Ingredients for Mushroom and Pork Congee: 100g pork tenderloin, 10 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 tbsp dried small shrimp, 3 tbsp crispy fried shallots, 75g cabbage, 1200ml broth, 2 bowls of cooked white rice, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp cooking wine. Method: 1. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips, marinate with a little cooking wine, cornstarch, and salad oil, then stir-fry in a heated pan until fragrant...
“Hand-Pulled Noodles,” also known as “Dried Tofu Noodle Platter,” is a unique and authentic local snack from Zhangzhou in southern Fujian. As the name suggests, it’s eaten by hand — much like Xinjiang’s pilaf — though if you find that unhygienic, chopsticks (or even a fork) will do, though they lack the local flair. Though rarely seen at formal...
Dried bracken fern – a specialty of Nanjing. Bracken fern gathers the essence of nature, absorbing the energy of the sun and moon, making it one of nature’s purest gifts. Each taste is an intimate encounter with the wild. The clean, genuine flavors of these wild greens are nature’s present, a breath of our green lifestyle, and a testament to the harmony between humans and nature. …
Pure Winter Honey Nanjing specialty Pure Winter Honey is made from premium winter honey collected by local beekeepers, processed through low-temperature concentration and packaging to retain essential nutrients such as protein, vitamins, glucose, fructose, minerals, and amino acids. It boasts pure quality, with a rich, warm, and elegant fragrance, a refreshing and delicious taste that is sweet without being cloying, and a transparent color with fine crystallization…
Ingredients for Sweet Taro Tofu Pudding: 300g sweet potato starch, 300ml cold water, 1200ml boiling water, homemade syrup, honey. Method for Sweet Taro Tofu Pudding: 1. Mix the sweet potato starch with the cold water until the starch is free of lumps, forming a smooth starch slurry.
Beef hot pot with beef, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, chives, 3 heads of Chinese cabbage, 500g noodles, 2 green onions, crown daisy, soy sauce, cooking wine, and various seasonings. Hot pot broth: 8 cups water, dried bonito flakes, kelp. Seasoning sauce: 2 cups hot pot broth, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup radish juice, 4 green onions, whole sesame seeds…
Pickled Vegetable and Intestine Hot Pot Recipe: Main ingredients: pickled vegetables, pig intestines; Side ingredients: old ginger. Ingredients: pickled vegetables, intestines, ginger slices. Method: 1. Wash the fat off the intestines with raw oil and salt, and remove the fatty lining of the intestines. 2. Simmer the pickled vegetables, intestines, and ginger slices together with a little water. 3. Cook until done. …
As early as the 12th year of the Zhengde reign during the Ming Dynasty (1517 AD), honey from Nanjing was revered as an imperial food (tribute). The ancestors of the Zeng family established an apiary in this land of earthen buildings, blessed by nature’s essence. After more than eighty years of dedicated effort, today’s thriving Jiamao Bee Industry was formed. Jiamao Bee Farm is…
As the “Hometown of Hemp Bamboo in China,” bamboo production and sales were once the focus of Nanjing’s hemp bamboo industry over a decade ago. However, the market was limited, profits were low, and it was difficult to scale up. In recent years, with the growing international demand for high-fiber green foods, Nanjing County has introduced an ecological agricultural management model to hemp bamboo production and has begun implementing...
“Hexi Morinda Root” has successfully passed on-site quality assessment due to its unique cultivation methods, superior quality, and rich historical and cultural heritage, becoming the second agricultural product in Zhangzhou City to receive geographical indication certification for agricultural products. Morinda Root, also known as Non-withering Herb or Three-vine Herb, is a Class III nationally protected plant and a major medicinal herb in Nanjing...
Nanjing Tieguanyin, also known as Nanjing Oolong, is produced in Nanjing County, Fujian Province. It features a strong tea base, rich flavor, and enhanced durability after roasting. This information is sourced from Baixing.com. The tea gardens of this factory are located in remote mountainous areas at altitudes of 880–1100 meters, blessed with abundant fog and dew, and far from various pollution sources. The unique acidic…
When it comes to snacks in Zhangpu, the most common sight are the numerous "Meatball Wonton" shops dotted everywhere. For just a few yuan, in no time, you’ll be served a big steaming bowl of fragrant meatball wontons glistening with oil. Zhangpu’s meatball wontons are also fairly well-known—the meatballs are crispy yet bouncy, and the wontons have thin wrappers with flavorful fillings, making your appetite soar…
Zhangpu Stuffed Duck is a type of duck that is artificially force-fed to fatten it up. The meat is tender and has a high lean meat ratio. A simple way to prepare it is to remove the internal organs, clean the duck, boil it in a soup pot until cooked, then take it out and rub it with salt and monosodium glutamate before serving. It has a rich flavor without being greasy and is an essential dish at both large and small banquets in Zhangpu. When eating it...
The asparagus from Dabai Stone Village (covering ten thousand mu of land) in Fotan Town boasts unique qualities such as tall, upright stalks, snow-white color, tender flesh, and fragrant taste. Besides being used for canning, it is a premium vegetable that is refreshing and delicious to eat, earning it the reputation of “Dragon Beard Vegetable.” Rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, it also provides auxiliary therapeutic benefits for conditions such as high blood lipids, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis…
The Huangpu bayberries in Xiamei Town are a late-ripening variety. They are large in size with small seeds, deep purple-red in color, tender and juicy in flesh, sweet with a slight tang, and boast a unique flavor. Commonly known as "Big Black Bayberries," they are extremely high in vitamin C and are an excellent summer delicacy. When eaten fresh, they help quench thirst, promote saliva production, relieve summer heat and boredom, dissolve phlegm, and stimulate appetite. They can also be made into juice, fruit wine, jam, dried fruit...