Ma'anshan Turquoise Turquoise, also known as Turkish jade, is a hydrated copper aluminum phosphate mineral. Its craft name is Songshi, and it is one of the oldest types of jade. The rare treasure "He Shi Bi" from the Spring and Autumn Period was carved from turquoise. Its distinctive blue luster represents warmth and life, and it is synonymous with good fortune, eternity, and...
Pig Intestine Rice Noodles Recipe: Finely chop the cilantro, slice the green onions into scallions, and mash the garlic into a paste. Prepare the semi-finished pig intestines using the method for braised pig intestines. Boil water in a pot, and once boiling, blanch the soybean sprouts, then remove them. Next, cook the rice noodles until done. In a wok, heat oil and sauté the garlic paste until fragrant. Add one spoonful of doubanjiang (chili bean paste) and stir until it turns into red oil. Add water…
Braised Pork Noodles Recipe: 1. Heat an aluminum pot, add 2/3 full of water, bring to a boil, then add wide wheat noodles. Cook for 8 minutes until done, remove and place in a bowl. 2. Heat a wok over medium heat, add oil, then stir-fry the braised pork, scallions, and ginger until fragrant. Add seasonings and broth, then put in soaked wood ear mushrooms and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Once the soup boils, add the choy sum, remove from heat…
Dangtu Turquoise, also known as turquoise, is a hydrated copper aluminum phosphate mineral. Its craft name is "songshi" (松石), and it is one of the oldest types of jade. The rare treasure "He Shi Bi" from the Spring and Autumn Period was carved from turquoise. Its distinctive blue luster represents warmth and life, and is synonymous with good fortune, eternity, and success…
Dangtu Pickles Dangtu Pickles are produced in Huangchi Town, Dangtu County. The area’s abundant and fresh local produce, combined with the long-standing tradition of pickle-making among the locals, has made Huangchi’s pickles widely renowned, enjoying a broad consumer base across East China. These pickles are made with fresh ingredients, crafted using meticulous techniques, and boast a unique flavor, making them a perfect accompaniment to meals. Particularly noteworthy…
Dangtu Fat Intestine Rice Noodles Recipe: Finely chop the cilantro, slice the green onions into scallions, and mash the garlic into a paste. Prepare the semi-finished fat intestines using the method for red-braised fat intestines. Boil water in a pot, and once boiling, blanch the soybean sprouts, then remove them. Next, cook the rice noodles until done. In a wok, heat oil and sauté the garlic paste until fragrant. Add one spoonful of doubanjiang (chili bean paste) to make a red oil. Add...
How to make Dangtu Braised Pork Noodles: 1. Place an aluminum pot over heat, add two-thirds full of water, bring to a boil, then add wide wheat noodles. Cook for 8 minutes until done, then remove and place in a bowl. 2. Heat a wok over fire, add oil, then put in braised pork, scallions, and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant. Add seasonings, pour in broth, add soaked black fungus and sliced mushrooms. Once the soup boils, add Chinese flowering cabbage. …
Dangtu lobster, also known as prawn, spiny lobster, lobster king, or sea shrimp, is commonly referred to as the "king of shrimp" among locals. It belongs to the family Palinuridae under the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, and phylum Arthropoda. Its cephalothorax is relatively large and robust, with a hard, colorful shell, a short abdomen, and a body length typically ranging from 20 to 40 centimeters, weighing around 0.5 kilograms...
The Jin Kang Health Mushroom Feast features exquisite mushroom-based nutritious dishes made from rare mushroom varieties such as king oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, tea tree mushrooms, chicken leg mushrooms, pleurotus eryngii, hypsizygus marmoreus, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms. It includes a variety of mushroom sauces, mountain delicacy mushroom king soup, mushroom and vegetable crisps, and air-travel-friendly ready-to-eat king oyster mushroom slices. Concentrating the essence of hundreds of mushrooms and bringing together the ultimate in nutrition, it abandons traditional methods such as pickling, deep-frying, and puffing, helping people steer clear of carcinogens. Its nutritional value surpasses that of soybeans and milk. Rich in 18 amino acids, vitamins, and over 10 trace elements including calcium, zinc, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and strontium, it is high in protein, low in calories, low in fat, and zero in cholesterol. Recognized as a healthy cuisine, it also boosts the human immune system—making it a “refueling station for men” and a “beauty salon for women.” Ankang Fungi Industry Co., Ltd. is the only top-ten leading enterprise and agricultural industrialization leading enterprise in Anhui Province’s edible fungi industry. The Jin Kang (a provincial well-known trademark) brand of deep-processed edible fungi products has been awarded the title of provincial quality award-winning unit. The products are sold across the country and are highly favored by consumers. The slogan “Hundred Mushrooms, Jin Kang—Delicious and Healthy. Give the Gift of Health, Give Jin Kang” has become a consumer behavior.
Dangtu River Crabs are large, meaty, and nutrient-rich, making them a delicacy among aquatic products. In the golden autumn season, the crabs are at their best—plump with roe and tender in texture, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy them. …
Red-heart Salted Duck Eggs from Shijiu Lake are one of the product series under the “Shijiu Lake” brand by Huyang Poultry Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. Shijiu Lake boasts vast waters that are free from pollution and contaminants. The lake swells in summer and recedes in winter, connecting to the Yangtze River. Its water is crystal clear, slightly sweet, and neutral in pH; it teems with lush aquatic plants…
Scientific name: Chinese mitten crab Origin: Dangtu County, Ma'anshan Features: Dangtu river crabs are large, meaty, and nutrient-rich, making them a prized aquatic delicacy. Tips: During the golden autumn season, the crabs are rich in roe and have tender, delicious meat—making it the best time to enjoy them. The protected geographical indication area for Shijiuhu Crabs includes...
Huangchi pickles are produced in Huangchi Town, Dangtu County. The area’s abundant fresh produce and long-standing local tradition of pickle-making have made Huangchi pickles widely renowned, enjoying a large consumer base across East China. These pickles are made with fresh ingredients, crafted with meticulous techniques, and boast unique flavors, making them an excellent accompaniment to meals. Of particular note…
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Hometown of Papaya — Xuanzhou County Xuan papaya is the mature fruit of the deciduous shrub Chaenomeles speciosa (Thouin) Koehne of the Rosaceae family. As early as 420 AD, Xuan papaya was offered as a tribute to the imperial court. Historical research confirms over 1,600 years of cultivation history. The Compendium of Materia Medica states: “Papaya can be found everywhere, but that of Xuanzhou is the finest.” This attests to the superior quality of Xuan papaya...
Shuidong honey dates are a premium candied and dried delicacy made from green jujubes grown in Shuidong Town. These dates are flat in shape, crystal-clear and transparent, with fine golden threads running through them and a color resembling amber—hence they are also known as “Golden Thread Amber Dates.” Shuidong honey dates are classified into five grades, among which the specially made “Tianxiang Seedless Honey Dates” are the most prestigious. Their “Golden Thread Amber Dates” are not only popular in the domestic market, …
Jingting Green Snow: Produced by Anhui State Farm's State-Owned Jingting Mountain Tea Plantation, located in the suburbs of Xuancheng. Jingting Green Snow resembles a sparrow’s tongue—straight, plump, and glossy—with a tender green color and visible white down. It boasts a lasting delicate fragrance and a mellow aftertaste. It is divided into four grades: Special, First, Second, and Third. Tea connoisseurs have praised it in verse: “Resembling a sparrow’s tongue with white down showing, uniformly tender and green with high fragrance…”
Story: There are many interesting local legends about the origin of Qin fish. It is said that during the Jin Dynasty, there was a hermit named Qin Gao who practiced Taoism and alchemy here. He often discarded dregs from his elixirs into the mountain stream below, and when these dregs touched the water, they transformed into small fish. One day, Qin Gao “attained enlightenment and rode a carp up to heaven.” To commemorate him, later generations...
The pickled vegetable series produced by Jing County Yucai Pickled Products Factory are renowned local specialties of Anhui Province, with a history of nearly a hundred years. Crafted using traditional techniques and unique recipes without any added preservatives, these products are finely processed and sell well both within and beyond the province. The main products fall into six categories (pickled vegetables, radish strips, ginger, chili peppers, minced garlic, bean…
There is a legend in Jing County about the origin of Xuan paper: After Cai Lun, the Eastern Han Dynasty papermaking master, passed away, his disciple Kong Dan made a living as a papermaker in southern Anhui. He longed to create the finest paper in the world to paint a portrait of his master and compile a genealogy as a tribute. But year after year, he could not achieve his goal. One day, Kong Dan happened to see an ancient blue sandalwood tree lying by the stream…