On the streets of Funan County, there is a popular and convenient snack called "vegetable roll pancake" that is loved by many locals, especially teenagers. This dish consists of a thin flatbread wrapped around vegetables, primarily bean sprouts and fresh greens. It's easy to eat, affordable, and widely accepted by people. …
According to the Song Dynasty work "Chicken Rib Compilation" by Zhuang Jiyu, "sesame twist," also known as "ring cake" or sometimes referred to as "cold weather fare," was praised in a poem by Su Shi during his exile in Hainan Island: “Delicate hands knead it to even five hues, fried in emerald oil till golden bright.” The form and color of the sesame twist are vividly depicted. Sesame twist is a distinctive festive food made by various ethnic groups in Qinghai’s agricultural areas during holidays and celebrations. Its shape consists of loops...
“Getai Salted Duck” is a local specialty and a uniquely flavorful meat delicacy. Produced in the flood storage area of Funan County along the Huai River, the duck is made from high-quality free-range local ducks using traditional techniques combined with modern technology. It is naturally air-dried under the sun by day and dew by night, nourished by winter frost, with its surface sun-kissed and glistening with oil...
The newly renowned "Zhanggu Brand Traditional Homemade Sweet Potato Vermicelli" is an emerging green brand product from Funan County. Made entirely from sweet potato starch and deep well spring water, it is produced strictly following traditional craftsmanship. With a strong emphasis on quality, it contains no additives, is safe and hygienic, and has an exceptionally delicious taste. It is a rare example of authentic...
The county has developed 100,000 mu of willow willow, producing 150 million kilograms of fresh shoots annually and generating an annual output value of 250 million yuan. Both its cultivation area and output value rank first in the province, making it one of China's four major willow-producing regions. The county’s wicker craftsmanship boasts a history of 500 years, with its products selling well in over 20 provinces and cities across China and being exported to more than 20 countries and regions. Currently,…
Taihe Platycodon is a specialty of Taihe County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. The platycodon roots from Lixing Town in Taihe County are plump, white, and crisp — highly favored by merchants from other regions. Both fresh platycodon and processed dried platycodon shreds are exported to South Korea, Southeast Asian countries, and regions. Platycodon is not only a specialty of Taihe County but also one of its major cash crops. Platycodon is a...
Lixing Balloon Flower refers to products from the current administrative regions of seven towns in Taihe County, Anhui Province — Lixing Town, Damiao Town, Shuangmiao Town, Qingshan Town, Zhaomiao Town, Hongshan Town, and Sangying Town. “Letter from the People’s Government of Taihe County Regarding the Definition of the Protection Scope of the National Geographical Indication Product: Lixing Balloon Flower,” Tai Zheng Han [2013] No. 44. Taihe County Lixing Balloon Flower Association…
The wonton wrappers are square with sides about 6 cm long, or isosceles trapezoids with a top side of about 5 cm and a bottom side of about 7 cm; dumpling wrappers are round with a diameter of about 7 cm. Wonton wrappers are thinner and become slightly transparent when cooked. Due to this difference in thickness, an equal amount of wontons and dumplings boiled in hot water will take less time to cook when making wontons; cooking dumplings requires...
Pancakes are one of China’s traditional foods, made by spreading a batter of mixed flours and cooking it on a griddle. They are often made from coarse grains, though fine flour can also be used. Once cooked, the pancakes are low in moisture and quite dry, with a texture resembling cowhide. They can be either thick or thin, easy to layer, chewy in texture, and filling, helping to stave off hunger. They are typically round and porous. …
Jujube Trees Row Jade Bell Jujubes are a specialty of Yingquan District, Fuyang, Anhui. In the early summer of the first year of Huangyou during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1049 AD), Ouyang Xiu made his second visit to Yingzhou and traveled westward along the Shunquan River. Along the way, he came across a wild ferry where a faint fragrance was wafting through the air. Intrigued, Ouyang Xiu asked a local farmer and learned that there was a jujube orchard up ahead where the trees were in full bloom at the time. After traveling several li, he saw dozens of rows of jujube trees, with two or three scattered households nearby. The ancient, sturdy jujube trees were in full blossom, resembling a paradise on earth. The hospitable hosts told him that these jujubes had a long history, were large in size, crisp and sweet, and shaped like bells, which is why locals called them “Iron Bell Jujubes.” The host and guest chatted cheerfully and agreed to taste the fruits when they ripened in August. Several months later, when the jujubes were ripe, Ouyang Xiu remembered his promise and went with joy. He found the jujube trees laden with fruit — much larger than ordinary jujubes — sweet and delicious. Overjoyed, Ouyang Xiu exclaimed, “Look at these jujubes, round and lustrous as jade, with hues of green and red, and a taste as sweet as honey. They should be called Jade Bell Jujubes.” He then thought, why not offer them to the Emperor? So he carefully selected the fruits and presented them to Emperor Renzong, explaining that in an unnamed village in Yingzhou, there were dozens of rows of jujube trees bearing uniquely delicious fruits called Jade Bell Jujubes, which he wished to offer to His Majesty. The Emperor also found them marvelous and gladly said, “An unnamed village with rows of jujube trees — let’s name it Imperial Jujube Trees Row.” Upon hearing that the Emperor himself had bestowed a name upon the village, Ouyang Xiu sought skilled craftsmen in the Yingzhou area and chose an auspicious day to erect a stone tablet inscribed with “Imperial Jujube Trees Row.” Jujube Trees Row is located between the Quanhe and Shahe rivers, surrounded by the two waterways, forming a rare soil composition of sandy soil, river sediment, and loess layers. The land is fertile, with abundant and sweet water sources. This unique geographical environment contributes to the premium quality of the Jujube Trees Row Jade Bell Jujubes. After the founding of New China, authorities once sought fertile land in the Fuyang region for planting medicinal crops, and the location eventually chosen was near Jujube Trees Row in Ninglaizhuang Town.
Wadian goat cuisine is a specialty of Wadian Town, Linquan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. It has become a favorite among many food lovers. Dishes such as whole roasted goat, chilled goat trotters, goat meat soup, goat liver soup, goat heart and lung soup, braised goat spine, braised goat ribs, and goat meat dumplings are often unforgettable. In recent years, goats from Wadian Town, Linquan County, have gained widespread fame…
Scallions have a pungent taste and slightly warm nature. They help promote sweating, invigorate yang, detoxify, and enhance flavor. They are primarily used to treat wind-cold type colds, chills with fever, headache and nasal congestion, cold-induced abdominal pain, dysentery and diarrhea, internal blockage due to parasites, poor lactation, and difficulties with urination and defecation. Scallions contain volatile oils, with allicin as the main component, along with diallyl sulfide, calcium oxalate...
In addition to being a vegetable for human consumption, Chinese cabbage also has medicinal value. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that Chinese cabbage has a sweet and mild nature, and offers benefits such as clearing heat, relieving irritability, quenching thirst, promoting urination, and improving bowel function. Regular consumption of Chinese cabbage can help prevent vitamin C deficiency (scurvy). There are also folk remedies using Chinese cabbage to treat colds—methods include boiling dried Chinese cabbage roots with...
The Pillow Steamed Bun is one of the specialties of Fuyang, also known as the Fuyang Big Bun or Large Rolled Bun, and is a distinctive product of Fuyang’s culinary scene. Each bun is approximately 1–1.5 Chinese feet in length, 0.5–0.8 Chinese feet in width, 0.3–0.5 Chinese feet in thickness, and weighs around 2–6 Chinese jin, earning it the title of "King of Buns." The production process is meticulous, starting with the selection of fine...
According to the *Yingzhou Annals*, “The best cherries grow along the Shaha River, within about two li of either bank. In the past, peach preserves were offered as tribute, with Fuyang and Taihe taking turns presenting them once every six years, and these were considered top-quality.” The fertile land and favorable climate along both sides of the Shaha River in Fuyang produce abundant cherries, earning the area the title “Hometown of Cherries.” Rulers during feudal times regarded Fuyang cherries as a delicacy. …
Fuyang’s specialty, pig skin shreds, is made from fresh pig skin through more than ten processing steps. It boasts a golden, shiny appearance, is as thin as cicada wings, and offers a smooth yet non-greasy texture with an exquisite taste. When prepared by skilled chefs, top-quality pig skin shreds become a renowned dish served to honored guests, and are generally quite rare. Fuyang pig skin shreds are also known as Chunxiang Pig Skin Shreds. During the Anti-Japanese War…
Huilong chili peppers are a specialty of Funan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. Huilong Town is the birthplace of extended-season chili production in Fuyang and is nationally renowned as the "Chili Capital." In January 2002, after being registered under the "Jichen" brand trademark by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Huilong chili peppers gained fame for being pollution-free, large-fruited, thick-fleshed, richly flavored, brightly colored, and featuring a full range of varieties...
Caoji River Delicacies are a specialty of Caoji Town, Funan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. Clams are a famous local delicacy in Caoji Town, Funan County, and are hailed as the “Huaihe River Abalone,” serving as a calling card for both Caoji and even Funan County. Caoji is located in the main stream area of the Huaihe River. Its unique geographical location has nurtured a wealth of freshwater produce and fostered a distinctive culinary culture,…
Tianji radishes are a specialty of Tianji Town, Funan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. Tianji radishes from Funan are known for their thin skin, juicy flesh, tender texture, crispness, and sweet moisture—so refreshing when eaten raw they rival fruit. Their exterior is green while the inside remains crisp, and they have long been celebrated for their consistent quality. The accompanying celery is long, stringless, flavorful, and crisp. Not only are they delicious dishes, but they also help lower blood pressure. Tianji radish…
Tong Garlic is predominantly produced in the area around Huoxing Street near the west end of Toucheng Market in Linquan County, and was once another tribute product of ancient Toucheng. With nine leaves, it is also known as "Nine-Leaf Cloud-Scented Herb." It features a purplish-red husk, small four-clove segments, and a flat, round bulb shaped somewhat like dog’s teeth. When crushed, its juice resembles rice gruel, offering a delicious flavor with strong spiciness and high nutritional value. The juice of Tong Garlic retains its spiciness even after being diluted with water up to three times…