In the third batch of “China’s Famous and Special Economic Forests” list named by the State Forestry Administration, Shitai County was included and honored as the “Hometown of Chinese Cornus officinalis.” Cornus officinalis, also known as jujube bark, is a precious traditional Chinese medicinal herb with over 2000 years of medicinal history. It is the leading medicinal herb variety in Shitai County, with a cultivation history of over 50…
【Origin of Germplasm】 Dongzhi County in the riverine and lacustrine areas along the Yangtze River, Anhui Province 【Main Production Area and Distribution】 Hilly regions along the Yangtze River in Anhui Province 【Coat Color】 The coat is primarily bluish-gray, followed by dark brown, with very little white. A crescent-shaped white “collar” is present below the neck and on the chest. 【Body Characteristics】 Medium to large body size, sturdy and compact build,…
Ingredients for Stewed Pork with Mountain Tapioca Noodles: 300g pork belly (streaky pork), 200g dried mountain tapioca (note), 30g cooking wine, 20g light soy sauce, 5g dark soy sauce, 3g salt, 10g MSG, 3g ginger slices, 3g minced ginger, 3g minced garlic, 5g chopped scallions, and an appropriate amount of vegetable oil. Method for making Stewed Pork with Mountain Tapioca Noodles:…
Ingredients for Stir-fried River Shrimp with Chinese Chive Blossoms: 150g Chinese chive blossoms, 250g Yangtze River small rice shrimp, 5g spicy fresh sauce, 2g MSG, 5g shredded ginger, 5g cooking wine, a pinch of pepper, and an appropriate amount of cooked vegetable oil. Method for Stir-fried River Shrimp with Chinese Chive Blossoms: 1. Drain the water from the Yangtze River small rice shrimp. Heat a flat-bottomed pan until very hot, then quickly pour in the shrimp...
Shitai County in Anhui Province is abundant in bayberries, where they have been cultivated artificially for over 300 years. The bayberries are large in size, with tender flesh, juicy and sweet-and-sour to just the right degree. They are not only delicious when eaten fresh but also make excellent raw material for the canned food industry. Fudai bayberries are divided into two main categories based on color: red bayberries and white bayberries. Red bayberries are bright red tinged with purple...
White shrimp are highly valued for their nutritional and economic worth. They contain 47.6 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, as well as abundant inorganic salts and various vitamins per 100 grams. In the international market, they are regarded as a premium seafood delicacy, often in high demand and used as a high-end garnish for main dishes. Common ways to prepare white shrimp include stir-fried shrimp, braised shrimp, or...
"Peach blossom petals drift on streaming waters where mandarin fish grow fat." Guichi has long been famed for its mandarin fish. Liang Emperor Zhaoming once tasted mandarin fish from the Qiupu River and praised the "fine water and delicious fish," naming the waters Guichi. Since the character for "mandarin fish" (鳜) sounds like "noble" (贵), the Qiupu County was renamed Guichi County. After the Tang and Song dynasties, poets and scholars such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Du Mu, and Yue Fei...
Guichi District has a typical warm temperate semi-humid climate with abundant sunshine, distinct seasons, flat terrain, and superior natural conditions, making it particularly suitable for growing fruit trees. The Dazhuang Grapes grown here have a history of over 300 years and are famously known as “Dazhuang Grapes and Dangshan Pears.” To protect the brand, Dazhuang Grapes have been officially registered...
Shendu Bun Wrap is a renowned local snack with distinctive Huizhou flavors. Shendu is an ancient ferry crossing in Chizhou City, and most merchants traveling to and from Zhejiang would pass through here. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, traveling merchants often carried cloth bundles on their journeys—packing them before departure and unpacking upon returning home. Inspired by their shape, food vendors in Shendu created a snack by placing fillings on wonton wrappers, then rolling and wrapping them into the shape of a merchant's bundle...
Laba Tofu is a specialty snack of Guichi District. Every year during the Laba Festival, almost every household sun-dries Laba Tofu to celebrate the occasion. The tofu has a smooth, yellowish hue like jade, a soft texture, and a flavor that is salty with a hint of sweetness, as well as fragrant and savory. Tofu pairs especially well with seafood, and if ingredients such as dried shrimp are added during the drying process, the taste becomes incredibly delicious. …
Zongzi is a traditional food eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival. Conventional zongzi are made with glutinous rice, often combined with dates, peanuts, or red beans. Huizhou Zongzi is a local delicacy from Guichi District. It has a distinctive flavor that sets it apart. Moreover, it has evolved beyond being just a festive food into a nutritious, convenient, and hygienic travel-friendly snack. It comes in a wide variety of flavors…
Victory Chestnuts are produced in Beichong Group, Victory Village, Meicun Town. Known historically as "Beichong King" chestnuts, they gained fame throughout China as tribute to Chizhou during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty. These chestnuts are plump and well-shaped, with a rich, glossy appearance. Their flesh is crisp, tender, sweet, and has a smooth, mellow taste, making them a treasured offering through the ages. To this day, over two thousand ancient chestnut trees more than a hundred years old still stand...
Qidu stinky tofu is a specialty food from Qidu Town, Shitai County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. The dried stinky tofu of Qidu is so delicious that it leaves a lasting impression, which is why it has managed to preserve its "stink" for thousands of years and gain a "stinky" reputation far and wide. Qidu is the abbreviated name for Qidu Town in Shitai County, Chizhou City. As the saying goes: stinky tofu that isn’t smelly, and a woman who isn’t pretty, are the two greatest imperfections in life...
“Shitai Xiangya” is the public brand for green tea from Shitai County. It is beloved by consumers for its tightly rolled, uniform, and robust buds with visible fuzz, bright emerald liquor, high and lasting aroma, and a refreshing taste. Covering a total area of 1,403 square kilometers, Shitai County has approximately 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) of tea plantations, with an annual output of around 2,500 tons. The production areas of “Shitai Xiangya” are specifically distributed in...
“Marvelously divided into two energies, the sacred mountain opens to reveal Jiuhua.” “Jiuhua Jade” originates from the foothills of Jiuhua Mountain, one of China’s four great Buddhist mountains, embodying the region’s scenic beauty and spiritual essence. With a long history, Jiuhua Jade is referenced in historical texts such as the *Western Capital Miscellany* from the Han Dynasty, the *Yuefu Poetry* from the Southern Dynasties, and the *Jade Treatise* from the late Qing and early Republican period…
The black-bone chicken with green-shelled eggs, also known as the black-feathered green-shelled egg black-bone chicken, originates from the ancient town of Yantang, which has a history of over a thousand years. This breed of black-feathered green-shelled egg black-bone chicken is a rare poultry species in China, characterized by its "five blacks" — black feathers, black skin, black bones, black meat, and black internal organs. The meat is tender and highly nutritious, with medicinal properties akin to traditional Chinese herbs. The green-shelled eggs it produces are not only rich in nutrients but also high in zinc, …
Jiangkou crabs are a type of Chinese mitten crab, produced in Jiangkou Subdistrict Office, Guichi District. The production area lies to the north along the mighty golden stretch of the Yangtze River and to the south draws clean water from the sacred Jiuhua Mountain. The region boasts abundant water resources, featuring vast water bodies, fresh flowing water, excellent water quality, and lush aquatic plants. Thanks to its unique geographical environment, it has been a prolific producer of various aquatic products since ancient times, especially...
Maodan Crispy Candy is produced in Maodan Township, near the Shibasuo Wetland, a provincial-level nature reserve. The ingredients are high-quality local sesame and glutinous rice. It is meticulously made from roasted sesame powder, maltose (cooked from glutinous rice), along with a small amount of flour, osmanthus, and other seasonings. Wrapped in a small red paper into a rectangular shape, it has a sweet taste, …
Meicun Dried Tofu is produced in Meicun Town, Guichi District. It uses clean water drawn from the natural mountain springs of Xiaokeng Grand Canyon and features purely selected ingredients without any additives. Its production process is unique, maintaining the traditional method of coagulating with gypsum, which gives it a distinctive taste that is “pure, mellow, fragrant, and savory.” Currently, “Meicun Fragrant Tofu Pot” has become a signature dish in hotels and restaurants across Chizhou...
Located in Meicun Town, Guichi District, adjacent to the Buddhist holy site Jiuhua Mountain, the area boasts superior ecological conditions and abundant wild plant resources. It is rich in a variety of wild mountain vegetables and high-quality specialty products such as pearl vegetable, bracken, bamboo shoots, lily bulbs, Chinese toon, kalimeris, stone ear fungus, and shiitake mushrooms. Jiliang Wild Mountain Vegetables (the “Jieye” brand) are made from locally sourced natural wild edible plants…