Huainan is the birthplace of tofu, a renowned Chinese delicacy. The world-famous Bagongshan tofu, the flavorful dish "Great Salvation Cake" (Dajiujia), and the Feast Fish of Fei Wang are especially memorable. The People's Government of Anhui Province and the Ministry of Internal Trade hold the "China Tofu Culture Festival" in Huainan annually. The "Tofu Banquet," made with tofu as the main ingredient, has earned widespread acclaim both domestically and abroad. Local specialties include dozens of renowned products such as yuba (tofu skin), tofu sheet, tofu, Dajiujia, and Zijin inkstone.
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Zhu Matang Lamb Soup is a specialty dish from Zhu Matang Town, Fengtai County, Huainan City, Anhui Province. With a history of over a hundred years, Zhu Matang Lamb Soup is renowned for its spicy, delicious flavor and rich nutrition. The hot lamb soup of Zhu Matang Town has been recognized as a famous snack of Huainan City. Restaurants serving authentic Zhu Matang Lamb Soup can be found all over the surrounding counties and cities...
The lamb soup from Fengtai County in Huainan City is quite famous, but the version from Zhumadian Town is considered the best-tasting in the entire city. Diners flock here in an endless stream. Huainan lamb soup is fragrant and spicy, with tender meat. It uses premium lamb as the main ingredient, complemented by precious and locally distinctive Huainan spices. When the pot is first opened, the aroma wafts far and wide, and the taste lingers delightfully on the palate. The soup also...
Glutinous rice has a long history of cultivation in Fengtai County. Legend has it that it was once the “tribute rice” exclusively for the King of Huainan. According to the Commentary on the Classic of Mountains and Seas, during the Northern Song Dynasty, the rice from Ban’geng Lake in Fengtai County (now within the protected area) was transported all the way to Dongjing (Kaifeng) to be served to the royal family, earning the reputation of “Imperial Rice.” Historically, there was a saying: “The rice from Ban’geng is fragrant; cooking it fills the whole village with aroma. Transported thousands of miles from south to north, it is a treasured dish at any feast.” Even today, people still praise it as: “Cooking it perfumes the neighbors; ten households cooking it fill the whole village.”
Guqiao Aged Vinegar has an 185-year production history, and its products enjoy a renowned brand reputation both in China and abroad. It was introduced to Fengtai from Shouyang, Shanxi during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, with Wang Duanfu’s “Xia Chang Vinegar Garden” in Guqiao being the most famous. Guqiao Aged Vinegar boasts five flavors—sour, sweet, fragrant, salty, and spicy. It helps cool down the body in summer and warms it in winter, …
Huainan dried tofu is a processed product made from tofu. It has a savory and refreshing taste, firm yet slightly chewy, and can be stored for a long time without spoiling. Rich in nutrition, dried tofu contains a large amount of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, as well as various minerals essential to the human body such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. During the production process, seasonings such as salt, fennel, Sichuan peppercorn, and…
Ingredients 36 soaked dried mushrooms, 25g cooked ham crumbs, 200g lean pork, 1 egg, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 cup broth, appropriate amounts of cooked lard, cornstarch, chopped scallions, and sesame oil. Preparation Method 1. Mince the lean pork and place in a bowl. Add ham crumbs, chopped scallions, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, salt,…
Method: Mix mung bean flour and wheat flour with water to make a batter, then spread (pan-fry) it in a flat pan into coin-sized pieces. It can be stir-fried, deep-fried, braised, or coated. Local variations include soft-fried bean cake, crispy fried bean cake, spicy bean cake, and coated bean cake, all of which are great additions to meals. Legend: It is said that during the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty, in the ancient Luojian area (Luoshui River), at the Great Bay,...
Guqiao Rice Vinegar boasts a production history of 185 years, with its products enjoying a renowned brand reputation both domestically and internationally. Introduced to Fengtai from Shouyang, Shanxi during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty, the "Xia Chang Vinegar Garden" of Wang Duanfu in Guqiao was the most famous. Guqiao Rice Vinegar features five flavors—sour, sweet, fragrant, salty, and spicy. It helps cool the body in summer and warms it in winter, along with other benefits…
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Silver fish, anciently known as kuicán (sliced delicacy remnants) or báixiǎo (little white), are the fish referred to in Du Fu’s verse “Báixiǎo group divided fate, naturally two-inch fish.” They have a flat head, a slender, smooth, and transparent body that is pure white like silver, measuring 1–2 inches in length. They are a wild species. Breeding occurs every March and April. They spawn in lake bays and river mouths overgrown with aquatic plants, and the mother fish die soon after spawning, living only for one…
Great Rescue Cake is a famous specialty of Shouxian County in Anhui Province. In 956 AD, General Zhao Kuangyin of the Later Zhou Dynasty was ordered to attack Shouzhou (now Shouxian County). After a long and unsuccessful siege, he fell ill from overwork. Upon eating this pastry, he recovered his health. Later, when Zhao Kuangyin became Emperor of the Song Dynasty, he named it “Great Rescue Cake.” Great Rescue Cake is a renowned local snack from Shouxian County, Anhui Province. Legend has it...
Origin: Anhui, China. History: Bagongshan Tofu has a long history. Legend has it that over two thousand years ago, during the Western Han Dynasty, Liu An, the King of Huainan, sought an elixir of immortality. At the foot of Bagong Mountain, he used the mountain’s spring water, soybeans, and brine to make an alchemical potion. Although he failed to produce the elixir, he accidentally invented tofu, which was then named “Bagongshan Tofu.”…
Preparation: Take 375g of tofu, mash it finely with a knife; shred water-soaked tendons into fine pieces. Then take 125g each of shrimp, fish, and chicken breast meat, respectively mince them into fine paste, add them to the mashed tofu, along with scallion and ginger juice, cooking wine, salt, and monosodium glutamate, mix well, shape into balls, then roll them in the minced tendons. Prepare a plate, grease it with lard, place the minced tendons on the plate…
Fermented tofu, also known as tofu cheese or moldy tofu, is a soy product made through microbial fermentation. It has a delicate texture, rich aroma, delicious taste, and is packed with various trace elements essential for the human body, making it a rare and excellent condiment to accompany meals.…
This fragrant grass only grows in a specific field east of Bao'en Temple within Shouzhou’s city walls, where it develops its richly aromatic scent. If transplanted elsewhere, although it will still grow leaves, it loses its fragrance and its stems become solid instead of hollow. Hence the name: Shouzhou Fragrant Grass. Legend has it that the discovery of Shouzhou Fragrant Grass dates back to the…
The Bupleurum produced in the northern mountains of Shouxian County is known for its purity and superior medicinal efficacy. Highly regarded by physicians, it is called Shouchaihu to distinguish it from Bupleurum produced in other regions. It was listed as a tribute item during the Ming Dynasty. According to the "Shouzhou Annals · Tribute" from the Jiajing era, 9 jin were annually presented to Beijing and 10 jin to Nanjing. …
Haowei Crisp Pears, also known as Bagongshan Crisp Pears, originally belong to the Dangshan variety and are produced in Haowei Village, Bagong Township, Beishan, Shou County. With a history of over 200 years, these pears are renowned for their thin skin, tender flesh, vibrant color, attractive shape, crisp texture, delightful taste, sweetness, and juicy abundance—offering an exceptionally pleasant eating experience. The pear orchards in Haowei Village…
A traditional delicacy from Hanshan County. Made by blending traditionally roasted peanuts, white sugar, and rice syrup, then manually pounded into shape. Sweet, delicious, crispy, and not sticky to the teeth. It goes on sale in bulk before every Spring Festival, offering great value for money. Often sells out quickly. Contact: 0565-4350002 (Chaohu)…