Unique Handmade Pillow-Shaped Noodles
In recent years, the braised pig's trotters from Li Laozhuang in Tianqiao Township, Linquan County, have gained widespread fame, attracting nearby residents to drive over for a taste. Li Laozhuang is a small market town that was once the seat of the township government. The braised pig's trotters industry in Li Laozhuang has continued to grow along with local economic development, and Li Fei’s Braised Pig’s Trotters Shop is one of the more outstanding establishments. Li Fei’s Braised Pig’s Trotters Shop…
Weizhai “Three Flours” are a specialty of Weizhai Town, Linquan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. The “Three Flours” refer to “flour noodles, flour sheets, and vermicelli.” The vermicelli produced in the Weizhai area is made purely from sweet potato starch. It is favored by consumers for its bright white color, toughness, long cooking endurance, and smooth texture. The products are sold well all over the country. The processing of the three flours in the Weizhai area has a history of more than half a century...
Liuan River Hairy Crabs are a specialty of Linquan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province. The mature crabs produced in the Liuan River are large in size, vibrant in color, rich in crab roe, and pollution-free. They have become highly sought after in aquatic product markets in Shanghai, Yangzhou, and other cities, with some products even exported to Japan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. The Liuan River originates from the border area between Zhumadian City in Henan Province and Linquan County in Fuyang City, Anhui Province…
Linquan writing brushes are renowned far and wide and deeply loved by painters and calligraphers. With a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty and continuing up to 2009, they boast approximately five hundred years of heritage. China is a country of poetry, painting, and calligraphy, and the writing brush is one of its essential tools—hailed as one of the “Four Treasures of the Study.” The most famous among them are the “Lintan Brush Workshop” and the “Wende Hall Brush Workshop.” The Lintan Brush Workshop produc…
Dough modeling, commonly known as dough flowers, ceremonial buns, flower cakes, or hand-pinched figurines, is one of the traditional folk arts of the Han Chinese. It primarily uses glutinous rice flour as the main ingredient, which is dyed in various colors. Using only their hands and simple tools, artisans create vivid and lifelike figures. In the old society, dough modeling artists “traveled far and wide in tears just to make a living.” Carrying their tools on shoulder poles and in boxes, they would go from village to town, working on the streets...
Chicken Shredded Noodle Soup Chicken Shredded Noodle Soup Broth Recipe: 1. Make the dough. The dough should be slightly soft. The most crucial point is to add salt to the dough. Knead it every half hour, about 3 to 4 times in total. Let the dough rest for at least 3 hours, so if you plan to eat it in the evening, make the dough in the morning—otherwise, the noodles won’t have enough chew. 2. Stew chicken with bones to make the broth…
Steamed Dumplings in Small Bamboo Baskets 1. Scald the flour with boiling meat broth to form dough flakes; take another portion of flour and mix it with warm water to form dough flakes; then knead the two types of dough together into a single dough. 2. Dice the cooked pork, add sesame oil, salt, MSG, and cooking wine, then stir-fry over low heat. Mix this with raw pork mince, sesame oil, MSG, five-spice powder, salt, minced ginger, soy sauce, and...
Huangling scallions are abundantly grown in the Huangling area of Linquan. Known as "frost-scoured scallions," they feature green leaves, thick flesh, long and tender white stems, and are protected by a light purple outer skin. They are highly resistant to severe cold and frost, growing even plumper in colder weather, and can be stored for long periods without rotting. Regular consumption helps maintain a strong physique and promotes longevity. As a seasoning, they exude a rich aroma that stimulates appetite, aids digestion, harmonizes the spleen and stomach,…
Mahua is a distinctive and healthy food in China. Golden and eye-catching, it is sweet and crispy, deliciously sugary yet not greasy, with a refreshing taste that lingers on the palate. It’s tasty without being heavy and can be enjoyed in large quantities without causing excessive internal heat. Rich in protein, amino acids, various vitamins, and trace elements. Currently, the popular mahua varieties sold across the country include both large and small types—mahua from all over the world…
Andrographis has square stems with distinct nodes, and its green leaves grow in opposite pairs. The plant is brittle and easily crushed, with an extremely bitter taste. The whole plant is used medicinally to clear heat, remove toxins, and treat intestinal diseases. It can be made into andrographis tablets or andrographolide can be extracted to produce injections. The stems of andrographis can also be added to various feeds to prevent intestinal diseases. Niuzhuang Township in Linquan County has a tradition of...
The Linquan region is one of China’s key production bases for sesame. The area’s soil types mainly consist of lime concretion black soil and yellow floodplain silt soil, along with some fluvo-aquic and sandy soils. The main cropping system is wheat–corn (with soybeans, sweet potatoes, and sesame as secondary crops), with sesame occupying 8.3% of the total crop planting area and 39...
The beef from Zhanging Town is of high quality, with tender meat and a pure flavor, renowned both domestically and internationally, and is highly favored by consumers. A “Linqing County Yellow Cattle Slaughter and Processing Market” has now formed with the town at its center. The town’s leading enterprise—Linqing County Meat Processing (Group) Co., Ltd.—currently operates two yellow cattle hanging slaughter production lines, four refrigerated trucks,…
Anhui has long been home to many scholars and artists, giving the province a rich cultural heritage. As such, Huizhou has traditionally produced the “Four Treasures of the Study”—writing brushes, ink sticks, paper, and inkstones—which have always been essential tools for literati and are thus widely renowned. When people mention the “Four Treasures of the Study,” they often think of “Huizhou Ink, Xuancheng Brushes, Duan Inkstones, and Xuan Paper…”
Linquan is located in the central part of the Huaibei Plain and is known for producing a vegetable that may not be visually appealing and resembles a radish in shape. Its botanical name is mustard greens, but locals call it “làdá cài” (meaning “bumpy and spicy vegetable” due to its bumpy texture and pungent flavor). It has excellent traditional medicinal properties, such as clearing the lungs, moistening the respiratory tract, reducing internal heat, and lowering blood pressure. For over 2,000 years, the people of Linquan have been hand-pickling these greens, resulting in a uniquely flavorful product. Linquan Shuhua Fruits and Vegetables...
Made from pure Yellow-Huai White Goats, this lamb is exquisitely prepared. The meat is tender and juicy, with a delicious flavor, low gaminess, and a refreshing taste. It has a unique flavor that is exceptionally tasty and enjoyable to eat. As a green meat product that meets today’s healthy dietary standards, it is...
Anhui King Wen Distillery Co., Ltd., a leading enterprise in Anhui’s liquor industry, has been renowned in the sector since its establishment in 1958 for “a famous trademark, a self-brewed fine liquor, and an outstanding mother.” In 2010, the King Wen trademark was recognized as a China Well-Known Trademark; in 2001, Liu Sumin, the founder of the King Wen brand, was honored as one of the first “…
In Linquan, the city of gourmet food, there is no shortage of famous delicacies. When it comes to Yingxian Crispy Chicken, it is simply mouthwatering. With its tender and chewy meat, fragrant aroma, appealing color, and high nutritional value, Yingxian Crispy Chicken has won the love of people from all walks of life. It was named one of the top ten dishes of Linquan’s first gourmet competition, and recently Yingxian Crispy Chicken has…
Yellowfin Bream: Once a tribute item in ancient times, it is named after being abundantly found in the moat of Tongcheng. It features golden scales, bright red fins and tail, a carp-like appearance, and an elegant body shape. Its meat comes in garlic-clove-like flakes, is tender and delicious. The fish is known for its health benefits, including supporting pregnancy, strengthening the stomach, reducing swelling, and relieving diarrhea, making it a premium variety among fish. Since ancient times, visitors from far and wide have enjoyed tasting Yellowfin Bream. …
When it comes to the signature snacks of Fuyang, one must mention the famous rolled pancake that has gained popularity in recent years—especially: Tian San Rolled Pancake. Locals wax lyrical about it, and when visitors ask about local snacks, most will bring up Tian San Rolled Pancake first. Four thin, soft, round pancakes are spread out and stacked together, then filled with steamed or boiled vegetables that are savory, slightly salty, and have a hint of braised flavor, yet not overly strong—such as bean sprouts, cucumber, and gluten. These are placed on the pancakes, rolled up, and you can also customize your roll by adding eggs, sausages, and seasonings like chili sauce and cilantro. All these are wrapped inside the pancake skin, and that’s how you get a delicious Tian San Rolled Pancake.