Big Head Crisp has a sweet and crispy flavor, made from glutinous rice, soybeans, white sugar, and fragrant oil among other ingredients. Recipe: 100 jin of glutinous rice, 2.5 jin of soybeans, and an appropriate amount of white sugar. Production steps: The first step is to process it into “pi.” Method: Soak the glutinous rice in clean water for 24 hours, then grind it into powder using a machine. Mix the powder with boiling water to form dough cakes, which are then boiled in hot water…
A well-made spicy clay pot rice relies heavily on the cooking process. To prepare it, the rice must be washed and soaked for some time until it is thoroughly saturated to the core. The key during cooking is controlling the heat—too high, and the water in the pot can easily boil over, carrying away the oil that floats on the surface, resulting in rice that lacks a smooth texture. Secondly, the cured meats...
Main ingredients for lamb and vermicelli soup: Buy lamb and have it ground into minced meat on the spot. The amount depends on personal preference — for 2–3 people, half a pound is enough. Other ingredients: a small bundle of vermicelli, a small amount of spinach cut into short pieces. A little cornstarch, salt, chicken essence, pepper, sesame oil (optional); ginger, chopped finely as desired, and scallions...
Chuzhou Flower Red: Its scientific name is "Malus asiatica," and it is one of the oldest fruit varieties in China. With its thin skin, crisp flesh, juicy and sweet taste, rich aroma, and minimal residue, the Flower Red fruit is not only delicious but also appetizing and cooling. It can be used to make wine that helps stop diarrhea and treat dysentery, making it an excellent nutritious fruit for fitness and disease prevention. …
Among the four famous fishes of Chuzhou (bream, flower carp, common carp, and crucian carp), the crucian carp stands out with its plump, delicate flesh, sweet, fragrant, fresh, and mellow taste. Its black back and golden scales shimmer with a silvery sheen, hence the name. It rivals the Longchi Black-backed Crucian Carp from Luhe County in the south. In the late Qing Dynasty, it enjoyed great renown, but due to its habitat in the narrow waters near Xiaguan and insufficient artificial conservation and breeding efforts,…
Langya Crisp Candy: Originating in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, it is named after its location at the southwestern foot of the famous Langya Mountain scenic area. It is rectangular in shape, milky white in color, and features spiral layers when cut, with clear and distinct layers. The top layer is even, richly fragrant, with a pure taste—sweet, fragrant, soft, and crisp, sweet without being greasy, and melts in the mouth. It can be eaten dry or dissolved in drinks.…
Chuzhou Jiujin Yellow Chicken…
Legend has it that when the Taoist immortal Zhang Guolao took a nap in the Immortal Cave of Female Mountain, he was disturbed by a noisy flock of white goats, which ruined his rest. In anger, he turned the goats into stone. The snow-white wool did not turn to stone but fell off, was blown by the wind and washed by the rain, and eventually flowed into Female Mountain Lake. Over time, they grew into a type of slender, tiny fish. At first, there were only a few, and the fishermen paid them no mind…
Originating in the late Ming Dynasty, it is made primarily from wheat flour, sesame, and sugar through roasting and processing, hence commonly referred to as flour sugar. During the Qing Dynasty, two confectioners named Qin and You coated the flour sugar with glutinous rice juice and named it "Qin-You Crisp Sugar." Later, a confectioner surnamed Dong further layered multiple coatings of glutinous rice juice with the flour sugar, leading to it also being called "Dong Sugar." In 1956, the Chuzhou Food Factory incorporated the strengths of various sources, using ingredients such as pure white sesame seeds, powdered white sugar, strong flour, and maltose. After several rounds of refinement and drawing inspiration from the scenic beauty of Chuzhou, it was named "Langya Crisp Sugar." It officially went into production in 1959, was recognized as a renowned delicacy of Anhui Province in 1980, and was awarded the title of Provincial Quality Product in 1984. Langya Crisp Sugar features uniform thickness, paper-thin layers, clear laminated structure resembling a screw, a whitish hue, a crisp and tender texture upon eating, fine and impurity-free quality, rich nutrition, and is suitable for all ages, making it an excellent gift for friends and family.
These are a delicacy among honey dates in China, produced in Qizili, Sanyang, and Yingkeng areas of She County, Anhui Province. Since 1957, they have been popularly exported to over 40 countries and regions including the United States, Canada, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and India. “Golden Thread Amber Honey Dates” are a type of preserved date made from fresh jujubes through processing. These honey dates…
Garden Lake Hairy Crabs…
Hengyu Sauce Products are produced by Fengyang County Hengyu Sauce Products Factory. The factory is a historic enterprise with over 600 years of history. It has enjoyed high reputation since the Ming and Qing dynasties. The "Kangxi Dictionary" records: “In the south there is Hengshun, in the north there is Hengyu.” Hengyu Sauce Products are mainly divided into four series with 68 varieties, available in vacuum packaging, various bottle types, jar packaging, bucket…
“Braised Tofu in Phoenix Style” is a traditional famous dish from the coastal region of Anhui. According to a local legend in Fengyang: Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was born in Fengyang. In his childhood, he came from a poor family and made a living by begging. Once, Zhu Yuanzhang begged for a bowl of braised tofu at a small restaurant called Huang’s in Fengyang City and found the taste extremely delicious. Since then, he often went to this…
Meihe Plum Fish…
Longxing Imperial Liquor is a specialty of Fengyang County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. This liquor was once the imperial wine of the Ming Dynasty court in Fengyang and was deeply loved by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, hence its name. It is characterized by its smooth and refreshing taste, with a strong base tinged with soy sauce notes, offering a unique flavor and a long-lasting aftertaste. Fengyang Brewing Co., Ltd. is located on the picturesque banks of the Huai River, adjacent to the culturally rich ancient city of the Ming Dynasty’s Central Capital...
Mei Shi Salted Goose originated during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty. A Hui Muslim migrated from Henan to the south and settled on the banks of the Chi River in Mei Shi. He made a living by raising and brining geese. Thanks to his exceptional skills and uniquely delicious flavor, the dish became widely renowned and has been passed down to this day. The distinctive taste of Mei Shi Salted Goose mainly comes from its particular attention to three key aspects...
Hengyu Pickles are produced by Anhui Hengyu Brewing Co., Ltd. They come in various packaging formats such as bottles and bags, offering a full range of flavors including sour, sweet, salty, spicy, and numbing, as well as both northern and southern Chinese taste profiles. The products were awarded the title of “Anhui Famous Brand Agricultural Product” by the Anhui Provincial Government in 2000. In 2003, the company passed the...
Fengyang jade features uniform texture, fine structure, smooth luster, and elegant patterns. Depending on its composition and color, it can be divided into Fengyang jade and marble. The former is similar to white marble and is found in the areas of Phoenix Mountain in the north and Dushan in the east of Fucheng; the latter closely resembles Yunnan marble and is mined in the mountainous regions of Jiushan, Houshan, Yaoshan, and others in the southern and southwestern parts of the county…
Riyue Brand Tribute Health Vermicelli was originally a fine delicacy from the imperial court during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty and is now a nationally certified green food. This product is meticulously crafted by combining traditional recipes with modern production techniques. It features long cooking without becoming mushy, enduring multiple boils without breaking apart, and is crystal clear, tender yet chewy and delicious. It helps lower blood pressure, aids digestion and urination, and strengthens tendons...
Imperial Sesame Oil was personally bestowed with the imperial seal by Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Made from premium-grade sesame seeds and crafted using traditional methods combined with modern technology, the product meets all physicochemical, hygiene, and technical standards of China’s Grade II sesame oil. With its amber color, rich aroma, and pure flavor, it is packed with multiple vitamins…