The "Chuanxin Hong" spicy radish is produced around the "Bajiao Dianjiangtai" (Eight-Corner Generals' Platform), located about one li from the southern outskirts of Bozhou City in Anhui Province. It is known for being crisp like a pear, sweet with a hint of spiciness. When first cut open, there is often a striking red line running vertically through the center of the radish, vibrant as if dyed in blood. The Chuanxin Hong spicy radish is not only a delicious dish but also...
Yimen Smoked Beef is a specialty dish from Yimen Town, Woyang County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province. The beef produced here is neatly shaped, bright red in color, exceptionally fragrant and delicious, tender and easy to chew, melting in the mouth, and extremely tasty—making it a highly popular product. Woyang County is recognized as one of China’s “Top Ten Counties for Straw-Fed Cattle.” Yimen Town in Woyang is a gathering place for the Hui ethnic group…
Gao Gong Sweet and Sour Garlic is a specialty of Gao Gong Town, Woyang County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province. Gao Gong Sweet and Sour Garlic is clean, hygienic, and more nutritious, with a deliciously fresh, crisp, tender texture and a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor. Its unique taste and lingering aftertaste make it a true “culinary gem of China.” The “Gao Gong Sweet and Sour Garlic” product series is a famous specialty from Laozi’s hometown—Woyang, Anhui. It has…
Cao Shi Golden Pear is a specialty of Cao Shi Town, Woyang County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province. The golden pear has a pale yellow skin, clean surface, and small, sparse lenticels. The flesh is white, crisp, tender, juicy, and contains very few stone cells. The core is extremely small, with an edible rate of over 95%, and a soluble solids content of 12%–15%. Its flavor is sweet. "Hengzhou"…
Wooyang Tobacco was first produced in the West Indies and introduced to China during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. Tobacco cultivation in Bozhou began in the third year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1738). Before liberation, tobacco was grown on thousands of acres in Bozhou, making it a well-known tobacco-producing area at the time. Varieties included "Huāqí Yān" (Flag Tobacco), "Éméi Qiào" (Graceful Eyebrow), "Tàipíng Bǎn" (Peaceful Plate), …
WuYang Yellow Cattle. WuYang is a major county for yellow cattle. Through breed improvement, there is an ample supply of first-generation commercial cattle such as Xi hybrids, Xia hybrids, and Li hybrids, with over 100,000 head available for slaughter annually, suitable for selection by out-of-town merchants. At the same time, the use of Boer goats to improve local breeds has also been widely carried out in our county, and nearly a thousand first-generation Boer goat hybrids have been bred. …
Wanmai 38, a new high-quality, high-yield, stable-yield, and multi-resistant wheat variety, was painstakingly developed over ten years by the Agricultural Science Institute of Guoyang County, Anhui Province. It successfully passed national approval on May 26, 1999, filling two gaps in Anhui Province — no nationally approved high-quality wheat and no nationally approved semi-winter wheat. This officially marks the end of an era where high yield and high quality could not be achieved simultaneously in domestic breeding, thereby establishing a glorious milestone in the history of wheat breeding in the province and even the whole country. It is the pride of Guoyang, the pride of Anhui, and the pride of the nation.
Ingredients for steamed fresh sophora flower millet rice: fresh sophora flower buds (they are relatively clean with no small insects. Sophora flowers have a uniquely fragrant taste and offer benefits such as clearing liver heat, moisturizing dryness, lowering blood pressure, and cooling blood—eating them this way is healthier than directly drinking sophora flower honey water!). Flour, scallion leaves, shredded dried chili, salt, five-spice powder…
Main ingredient: Wild turtle Side ingredients: Longan pulp, yam slices, ginger slices, etc. Seasonings: MSG, refined salt, pepper, yellow wine, etc. Preparation method: 1. Cut open the turtle’s belly to remove the internal organs, blanch in hot water, remove the membrane, and cut into pieces; 2. Soak and rinse the longan pulp and yam slices in warm water; 3. Place the turtle along with the cleaned longan pulp and yam slices into…
Bozhou has long been known as the "Land of Paulownia." Its history of cultivating paulownia trees dates back to before the Shang Dynasty. When the Shang Dynasty established its capital in Bozhou, it built the Tong Palace here. Bozhou paulownia is known for its smooth surface, lightness, resistance to warping, and immunity to pests, making it an excellent material for crafting furniture. The trees grow quickly, and their flowers can be used in traditional medicine. Today, Bozhou paulownia is a major export commodity and is highly favored…
A locally produced medicinal herb from Bozhou. Bozhou is the main growing area for medicinal peony. Danpi refers to the root bark of the medicinal peony. Peonies that are 3–5 years old are harvested in autumn and spring, then the outer skin, flesh, and woody parts of the root are removed before drying. Bo Danpi has sedative, analgesic, hypnotic, blood pressure-lowering, and antibacterial effects. …
A locally grown medicinal herb in Bozhou, Bai Ziwan is a herbaceous plant. It is harvested in winter, with residual stems removed from the roots, then dried. Bai Ziwan tastes bitter and pungent, with a warm nature, and is known for warming the lungs, regulating qi, resolving phlegm, and relieving coughs. …
Mulberry bark from Bozhou, also known as mulberry white bark, is a local medicinal herb from Bozhou, sourced from the root bark of the mulberry plant in the Moraceae family. The roots are dug up in spring and autumn, with soil and fibrous roots removed. While fresh, the yellowish-brown coarse outer layer is scraped off, then the bark is split lengthwise with a knife and gently tapped with a wooden mallet to separate the bark from the wood. The woody core is discarded and the bark is dried in the sun. Bozhou is one of the three major production areas for mulberry bark, …
Huapollen, also known as Trichosanthes Root or Gua Lou Gen, is a local medicinal herb from Bozhou. It is the dried root of the plant Trichosanthes kirilowii, which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Bozhou-grown Huapollen is large, white, rich in powder content, with minimal fibrous veins, making it a high-quality product. The root is harvested in autumn, cleaned of dirt and skin, then dried. It tastes sweet with a slight bitterness, has a cool nature, and is known for its effects such as promoting fluid production to quench thirst, clearing heat and moistening dryness, as well as draining pus and reducing swelling. …
Mengcheng Ham Fermented Tofu: Divided into two types — Ham Fermented Tofu and Ham-Soaked Fermented Tofu. The former has a production history of over a hundred years, featuring a bright red color, savory and salty taste with a slight touch of sweet and sour. The latter is elegantly white in color, with a clear greenish broth, delicious aroma, mellow wine flavor, rich but not greasy...
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Old Captain, whose real name is Zhang Shitian, lives in Longxi Village, Longbei Administrative Village, Longshan Town. After the liberation, he served as a production team leader for decades. He dedicated his life to the braised chicken business. The main ingredient is local free-range chicken, carefully prepared with over 60 kinds of precious Chinese medicinal herbs. The chicken boasts excellent color, aroma, taste, and appearance, characterized by crispy skin, tender meat, and delicious flavor...
Fried Dough Twist, also known as Oil Stick, is a unique snack from Bozhou. It resembles a youtiao (Chinese fried dough stick), but is shorter, thicker, and softer in texture while sharing a similar flavor. Made with high-quality flour and seasonings using a special method, the dough is wrapped around two thin iron skewers, pulled taut, and then placed in hot oil to fry and flip until...
A unique halal food specialty of Bozhou. It features a golden color, crispy outside with tender inside, and a rich aroma. The pastry is made with a filling of beef, vermicelli, and seasonings, wrapped in high-quality flour dough. The layers of filling and dough are stacked to form a round cake about 35–40 cm in diameter and 3–5 cm thick, then cooked in a specially designed round flat pan with oil, turning it as it fries...
A unique local food from Bozhou. The hyacinth beans are washed, soaked in water for an hour, then drained. A small amount of starch, sugar, and seasonings are added to form a thick paste, which is then piled onto a steaming rack and steamed until cooked. The cake is round in shape and can vary in size and thickness. It has a fragrant, soft, and slightly sweet taste, making it a delightful treat for home indulgence. …