Chicken Noodle Soup The most important part of chicken noodle soup is the broth. And for great broth, you need good chicken. The best kind is the free-range chicken raised by your grandmother when you were a kid—not the industrially farmed ones. If that’s too extravagant, you can go for a not-too-fatty chicken. Just clean it well and boil it for one to two hours, and you’re good to go…
Tongling soybeans, also known as "Tingzhou soybeans," are an excellent local variety of Tongling. Originally called "Pingtou Huang" (Flathead Yellow), it has two strains: Datouping Huang (Large Flathead Yellow) and -tou Huang. Their protein content is 47.87% and 47.31%, respectively—19.7% and 18.3% higher than that of other soybean varieties. However, their fat content…
Cuisine: Anhui cuisine | Flavor: Spicy-numbing | Price: 40–80 yuan | Features: The prawns have golden bodies with bright red tails, an elegant shape, and a crispy, fragrant taste. Ingredients: 500g prawns, 50g egg white, 15g starch (corn), 50g scallion whites, 15g rice wine, 3g salt, 15g spicy salt, 30g sweet bean sauce,…
Tongling ramie was historically acclaimed as the “King of Ramie.” It is also one of Tongling’s Eight Treasures, which include gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, ginger, hemp seeds, and garlic. Historical records such as the *Tongling County Annals* indicate that ramie has been a traditional specialty of Tongling. In the 14th year of the Shunzhi era during the Qing Dynasty (1655 AD), various types of ramie—such as green ramie, jute, white ramie, and kudzu ramie—were cultivated within Tongling County…
Long renowned for its quality, with the saying “When cooked, it tastes as sweet as taro; when raw, it crunches like a pear.” Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, He Ruchong, a prime minister from Chongyang who returned to his hometown to honor his ancestors, brought the local radishes as an offering to the emperor. The emperor praised them as “the finest in all under heaven.” Alongside Chongyang hairy crabs, gorgon fruits, and wild ducks, Chongyang radishes are widely celebrated as one of the region’s premier agricultural products, falling under the category of…
Traditionally known as "fu," they resemble domestic ducks in appearance. Varieties include paired ducks (commonly called green drakes and green ducks), three-ducks, four-ducks, six-ducks, eight-ducks, Cao ducks, and mud ducks. Paired ducks and eight-ducks are the most flavorful and are believed to have anti-inflammatory, heat-clearing, and detoxifying effects.…
Yam contains protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, carotene, and other nutrients. It helps strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the lungs, and fortify the kidneys. With a long history in our county and widely cultivated, it is renowned across the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River for its large size and tender, crisp texture. …
A well-known trademark in Anqing City, this is a green health food developed by Zongyang Dadi Food Co., Ltd. Made from high-quality buckwheat paste using modern technological production processes, it contains no artificial colors or food additives, preserving its original flavor. Rich in essential calcium, phosphorus, plant protein, carbohydrates…
Zhu Town Entrance, Chenyao Lake Township: The Artemisia Chicken was once an imperial tribute.…
Chinese Mitten Crab. Yijing Town: Mitten crabs, daylilies. Fushan Town: Mitten crabs, daylilies. Chenyaohu Township: Wild duck, moorhen, gorgon fruit. Zhizhenkou in Zhuyizhen, Chenyaohu Township: Moorhen, once an imperial tribute.…
Chinese Mitten Crabs. Yijing Town: Mitten crabs, daylilies. Fushan Town: Mitten crabs, daylilies. Chenyaohu Township: Wild ducks, moorhens, gorgon fruits. Zhizhenkou in Zhuyazhen, Chenyaohu Township: Moorhens, once tribute items. …
The creator of “Jiang Mao Dumplings,” Jiang Qingfu, sold dumplings from a shoulder pole in the Xiaonanmen area of Anqing during the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty. These dumplings are made with minced meat from the hind legs of black mountain pigs, mixed with shrimp and preserved mustard greens as filling, and are boiled in chicken broth or bone stock. They are known for their thin wrappers, tender meat, and delicious soup. Because Jiang Qingfu had a tuft of white hair on his neck…
A traditional specialty of Anqing’s renowned pastry shop “Maolongxiang.” Its production involves nine meticulous steps and carefully measured ingredients. The main components include premium black sesame seeds, small-milled sesame oil, and refined white sugar. The product resembles black ink in appearance, is rich yet not greasy, sweet and refreshing to taste, and is known to nourish the lungs, kidneys, and liver. Suitable for all ages. It has won the Ministry of Commerce's Quality Product Award and An…
Congyang Big Radish is a specialty of Congyang County, Anqing City, Anhui Province. The best Congyang radishes come from Qiji Tou and Huangnigang, as they grow in semi-sandy yellow soil with a balanced pH level and are nourished entirely by base fertilizer. As a result, they are pure, natural green food, making them the flagship and representative variety of Congyang radishes. As a common household vegetable,…
Baidang Lake Hairy Crabs are a specialty of Baidang Lake in Zhongyang County, Anqing City, Anhui Province. Renowned for their large size, bright color, delicious taste, and high quality, Zhongyang Baidang Lake Hairy Crabs are highly favored in the market and enjoy an excellent reputation both at home and abroad. Baidang Lake is located in the central part of Zhongyang County, approximately 21 kilometers southwest of the county seat, spanning several towns including JinShe, XiangPu, HuiGong, GuanQiao, …
Duckling Pond lotus roots are among the most common aquatic plants, thriving easily in lakes and ponds across southern China. However, those grown in Duckling Pond of Laizhou are truly unique, considered top-tier delicacies among lotus roots. The ancient Changhe River, located south of Qiwu and Yahe villages in the northwest of Laizhou and Laowan, was historically known as Duckling Pond. Historical records suggest that before the Ming Dynasty, Duckling Pond extended west to Shuangxi River near Yuanzi Port…
As the summer heat fades and a chill gradually sets in, the best food for winter nourishment—Chinese yam—is back on the market. The streets of Laizhou and Laowan are practically Chinese yam avenues. Botanically, “yam” is also known as “Dioscorea.” It is a perennial twining vine with tuberous roots that grow straight into the soil, varying in length from over a meter to just a foot. The shape is cylindrical…
Yao Gang Media Ducks The Yao Gang Village, located northwest of Laozhou and Laowan, is a large settlement with a population of over 3,000, where 90% of the residents share the Yao surname. Legend has it that during the late Ming Dynasty, the ancestors of the Yao family, skilled in setting up nets to catch ducks, drifted down the river on a small boat. Unfortunately, they encountered danger in the waters of Laozhou Bay, so they moored the boat, went ashore, and sought shelter. …
The Congyang Media Duck is a medium-sized meat duck breed, an excellent local waterfowl genetic resource formed through long-term artificial selection and natural domestication by the laboring people of Anhui. It is mainly distributed in areas such as Guanbuqiao Town, Congyang Town, Huigong Township, and Laizhou Town in Congyang County, Anqing City, Anhui Province. According to records, the breeding of Congyang Media Ducks has…
Yunquan Buckwheat Paste is a well-known trademark in Anqing City. It is a green health food developed by Zongyang Dadi Food Co., Ltd. The product is made from high-quality buckwheat paste using modern scientific production techniques. It contains no artificial colors or food additives, retaining its original pure flavor. Rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, plant protein...