The "Daishan Salt," produced through the traditional and exquisite beach sun-drying process, is renowned for its four qualities: "white, fine-grained, delicate, and nutritious," and enjoys a certain reputation both within and outside Zhejiang Province.[1] Introduction to the Daishan Salt Area The production of "Daishan Sea Salt" has a long history, benefiting from the superior and unique natural environment of the island. According to the "Daishan County Annals,"…
Smoked pomfret involves washing the pomfret, then slicing it diagonally into 0.8 cm thick fillets. A marinade is prepared using soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, MSG, oyster sauce, fish sauce, ginger, scallions, wine, garlic powder, and various spices. The pomfret fillets are briefly marinated in this mixture, then air-dried. The flavored and dried fillets are then smoked in a microwave or electric oven until golden brown and fully cooked. The finished smoked pomfret is neatly arranged on a plate and garnished with lemon slices. It has a rich and varied flavor, a bright red color, and is simple to prepare.
The eel has a slender body, a large mouth gape, no scales, and is entirely gray in color with a slightly lighter underbelly. It is a specialty of the Shengsi fishing grounds and a beloved seafood among people along the southeastern coast. Among its preparations, dried eel is the most famous. The best time to make dried eel is during the middle to late period of the winter fishing season. At this time, the fish are of moderate size, tender, and flavorful, while the cooler weather makes them easier to air-dry and preserve, resulting in higher quality. Besides the common ways of eating fresh eel—such as slicing it thinly, steaming it, or braising it—a new dish, eel slice soup, has recently emerged. Eel is highly nutritious, rich in protein, and known to have therapeutic effects such as replenishing weakness, promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, and improving eyesight.
Shrimp jerky is mainly produced on Huanglong Island, where it has been processed for fifty or sixty years. It is made from fresh shrimp such as large white shrimp and red silk head shrimp. Among them, golden hook shrimp jerky is considered the finest quality. These pieces are large, uniformly sized, and when roasted, their tails curl like hooks—hence the name “golden hook,” also known as “kaiyang.” The quality of the shrimp jerky processing…
Squid are not fish but the largest invertebrates in the sea, belonging to the class Cephalopoda and the family Sepiidae. They can be eaten fresh, cured, or dried. The dried squid from Shengsi is called "Mingbu Xiang" and has long been very famous. There are various ways to cook fresh squid, such as braised squid, sliced raw squid, squid salad, and squid rolls. Mingbu Xiang is a renowned specialty among Shengsi’s dried squid products, made from needle-free squid that is split and sun-dried. Squid holds high edible, nutritional, and medicinal value—every part is useful. Rich in protein and various B vitamins, squid can be cooked in ginger-vinegar sauce, which not only enhances its crisp texture but also contributes to better health.
The islands of Shengsi have four crab seasons throughout the year. Not only are the resources abundant and the catch volume large, but the history of consumption is also long-standing, with unique cooking and processing methods. Particularly famous are live crabs and qiang crabs, making them world-renowned seafood delicacies. In Shengsi, swimming crabs are prepared in various ways, including steamed crab, stir-fried crab, hot pot with raw crab pieces, qiang crab, drunken crab, crab sections, …
Grouper are medium to long in body, laterally compressed, and exhibit a wide variety of colors, typically brown or red with stripes and spots. A renowned delicacy of Shengsi’s seafood, it has long been highly praised by gourmets both in China and abroad. The grouper's color resembles that of a chicken, and its flesh and juices are as delicious as chicken soup, hence its common name “chicken fish.” Cooking and Eating Methods: Grilled grouper with taro was originally…
Shengsi is a major production area and export base for jellyfish in the coastal fishing regions of Zhejiang. Jellyfish, also known as "haita," belong to the Rhizostomeae family. Jellyfish skin is a processed product made from fresh jellyfish. The two main types of seafood products derived from fresh jellyfish are jellyfish skin and jellyfish head. Their cooking and eating methods: first take them out from the storage jar, soak them in rice-washing water for half a day, …
The mud snail, also known as "vomiting iron," belongs to the class Gastropoda and the family Atyidae. It is widely distributed across the harbors and tidal flats of Zhoushan, particularly abundant and of high quality in the Horse Eye area, earning the saying "Horse Eye mud snails and Aoshan shrimp." The shell of the mud snail is oval-shaped, thin and brittle, with many fine concentric and longitudinal ridges. The aperture is large and the surface is smooth. Its body color is grayish-yellow and re…
Product Name: Dried Large Yellow Croaker Product Origin: Zhoushan Archipelago Waters Also Known As: Referred to as “White Dried Fish.” Product Category: Melon Dried Fish, Aged Dried Fish, Tidal Dried Fish, Headless Dried Fish, Tiger Dried Fish Product Characteristics: Tender and delicious meat with a unique flavor. Product Composition: Rich in protein and fat, rich in...
Daishan Penglai Immortal Tea is a specialty of Daishan County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. Penglai Immortal Tea is one of Zhejiang’s traditional famous teas, known for its bright yellow-green color, delicate and tender appearance, crystal-clear green tea liquor, and aromatic, mellow flavor. Originally named “Penglai,” Daishan faces Putuo Mountain across the sea. Xu Fu once passed through Daishan on his eastward journey to seek the immortals, where he tasted the tea “Penglai Immortal…”
Shima’ao Preserved Mustard Greens is a specialty from Shima’ao Village, Gao Ting Town, Daishan County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. With a history of over a hundred years, these greens are made using an inherited family recipe through sun-drying. They are processed from cabbage to produce a green vegetable that boasts a rich aroma, delicious taste, tender texture, and excellent shelf life. Affordable and high in quality, they also stimulate the appetite, which is why nearly every household in the region preserves them...
Daixi Grapes are a specialty of Daixi Town, Daishan County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. The Daixi brand grapes are certified as pollution-free agricultural products at the provincial level. Among them, the Fuji variety features juicy, sweet flesh with a rich aroma and tender texture. "Daixi Grapes" are primarily produced in Daixi Town, Daishan County, with the Fuji grape being the most abundant. In recent years, new varieties such as Kyoho and...
Shengsi shrimp is a specialty of Shengsi County in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. The shrimp from Shengsi are processed from white shrimp and red-thread shrimp, among which "Golden Hook Shrimp" is considered the finest grade. These shrimp are large in size, with tails that curl into a hook shape due to the roasting process, hence the name "Golden Hook." Stir-fried shrimp is a popular local dish in Shengsi, often served by homestay owners for breakfast...
Shengsi is abundant in seaweed. The seaweed from Shengsi is a type of algae that grows on coastal rocks, entirely wild, with a glossy black color and delicious taste, unmatched by cultivated seaweed. The seaweed harvested in winter is the best, followed by that collected in spring. Shengsi seaweed makes for an excellent soup...
The dried shrimps in Shengsi are made from large white shrimp and red-thread shrimp, among which "Golden Hook Dried Shrimps" are considered the finest. These dried shrimps are large in size, with tails curled like hooks due to the roasting process, hence the name "Golden Hook." Stir-fried dried shrimps are a popular local specialty in Shengsi, often served by homestay owners for breakfast along with congee...
Fresh yellow snails or spicy snails are cleaned, mashed, and shelled, then salted to absorb flavor before being seasoned with sugar, cooking wine, and other spices. The result is ready to eat. The snail meat is tender, smooth, and bursting with a unique savory taste. …
Cuisine: Zhejiang cuisine | Flavor: Sweet and sour | Price: 40-80 RMB | Features: Sweet, sour, and slightly salty; rich, tender, and juicy, with the aroma of meat and dairy, offering a distinctive taste. Ingredients: 750g pork ribs (pork spare ribs), 5g red and green shredded vegetables, 13g starch (fava bean starch), 25g scallions, 2g salt, 25g ginger, 100g rock sugar, 25g sesame oil…
Cuisine: Zhejiang Cuisine
Cuisine: Zhejiang cuisine Taste: Salty and savory Price: 10–40 RMB Features: Nutritious and delicious. Ingredients: 375g river shrimp, 75g green peas, 40g egg white, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 2g cooking wine, 30g vegetable oil, 5g cornstarch, 1g sesame oil. Preparation method: 1. Shell and clean the river shrimp, drain...