Xilu Village is the main production area of "China's Hometown of Bayberries" and the birthplace of the "Fairy Bayberry," which won a gold award at the 1999 Beijing International Agricultural Expo. These bayberries are renowned far and wide for their large size, small pits, dark color, and sweet taste. Leveraging the mountainous land resources of the village, Xilu has developed policies of "unified planning, household-based cultivation, and village-group support"...
Ingredients for Spicy Eggplant Shreds: 500g eggplant, 2 red chili peppers, 10g dried chili peppers, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, a little cooking wine, a little shredded green onion and shredded ginger. Cooking process: 1. Remove the stem of the eggplant, wash it clean, and cut into thin shreds 4 cm long; cut the red chili and dried chili peppers into thin shreds. 2. In a wok...
Shrimp Paste Drunken Chicken Wings Ingredients: 10 mid-section chicken wings. Preparation: 1. In a pot, bring water mixed with half of the scallions and ginger to a boil. Add the chicken wings, and once boiling again, simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove and immerse in cold water to cool. Drain after taking out. 2. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry dried chili peppers and fennel until aromatic, then add shrimp paste and stir-fry briefly. Pour in broth, salt, dark soy sauce...
Xianju is one of China’s three largest silver distribution hubs, home to the country’s biggest Zhejiang Silver Market. Known as the “Silver Kingdom,” it also boasts the world’s largest calligraphy silver relief print. The finely crafted silver products come in a wide variety, are of excellent quality and affordable prices, making them ideal gifts for friends. …
Pantan Lanterns are renowned for their unique shapes and exquisite craftsmanship. Regardless of size, these lanterns have no internal frames—their bodies are made by pasting together over ten (sometimes as many as 58) layers of paper flowers intricately embroidered with various patterns and designs, which is why they are commonly called “boneless lanterns.” One type, known as the Zhulan Lantern, is embroidered using an extremely fine needle called the “floating-on-water” needle…
Product Name: Stewed Mudskipper in Clear Broth Place of Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang Product Features: Rich and mellow flavor, tender and fresh mudskipper meat Product Benefits: Nourishes skin and enhances beauty Product Introduction: Also known as "Tanhu," mudskipper is a unique product of tidal flats. Among them, the black mudskipper from Yuhuan with yellowish-brown markings is considered premium. Stewed Mudskipper...
Product Name: Clear Soup Wanchao Product Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang Product Features: Small in size but beautiful, delicious and refreshing, highly nutritious — an excellent health food. Product Composition: Rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, potassium, sodium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and other nutrients. Product Efficacy: …
Product Name: Garlic-flavored Sea Centipede Place of Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang Product Features: Uniquely shaped, richly aromatic, delicious, and high in protein. Peak Season: Abundant during cold seasons Health Benefits: This seafood is high in protein, has a cooling nature, and benefits the spleen and kidneys. Product Introduction: Main Ingredients: Sea centipede,…
Main ingredients: turnip, shrimp paste. Dish story: The turnips from Ganjiang are the best in Taizhou. Ganjiang is located in the southeast of Yuhuan and enjoys a subtropical marine climate with no severe cold in spring, no intense heat in summer, and abundant rainfall. The tidal-flat soil gives Ganjiang turnips a tender, loose texture and high moisture content. When steamed and served dry, they have a slightly sweet taste. Dish characteristics: …
Main ingredients: croaker fish, fresh minced meat. Seasonings: scallions, starch. Dish lore: Fish skin wontons incorporate local Yuhuan specialties such as "pounded fish noodles." They are characterized by being hand-pounded with a wooden stick. Legend has it that the method of pounding with a stick was originally a way for coastal residents to pass messages to one another during Qi Jiguang’s resistance against Japanese pirates, and the practice has been passed down to this day. Additionally, the hand-pounded fish and starch mixture is not only delicious and filling but also aids digestion and beautifies the skin, thus forming a notable local specialty. Dish characteristics: A Yuhuan specialty, shaped like flowers, with transparent and smooth fish skin, offering a delicious and refreshing taste.
The Dianshan turnip is a specialty agricultural product of Ganjiang, named for its flat, disc-like shape. With over 160 years of cultivation history, it boasts a smooth exterior, tender white skin, delicious flesh, and high quality, making it highly favored in the markets of Wenzhou and Taizhou. It has been recognized as a ministry-level pollution-free agricultural product production area and won a "Gold Award" at the provincial agricultural expo. …
Cooking Method: Stir-fried. Main Ingredient: Clams. Ingredients: Ginger, garlic, chili peppers, vegetable oil, chili oil, cooking wine, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, white sugar. Steps: 1. Wash and mince the ginger and garlic; 2. Wash and cut the chili peppers into segments; 3. Heat oil in a wok, first sauté the ginger, garlic, and chili peppers until fragrant, then add chili oil, soy sauce, cooking wine, tomato...
Main ingredient: Blue crab Ingredients: Ginger slices, scallion segments. Seasonings: Shaoxing wine, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), sugar, pepper. Preparation: 1) Clean the blue crab after slaughtering, chop it into small pieces, and slightly crack the large claws with a knife to facilitate cooking and flavor absorption. Keep the crab shell intact, but…
Main ingredients: Shanyan fish, sweet potato starch Toppings: Ginger powder, fresh ginger Dish story: In coastal areas, Shanyan fish is also known as "dragon head fish." Local tradition holds that making a cake from dragon head fish to serve guests signifies good fortune and smoothness. Hence, the Shanyan fish cake has been passed down to this day. Dish features: Bright color, fluffy and fragrant texture, tender and rich in local characteristics.…
Main ingredients: Jumping fish; Accompaniments: Red yeast rice, polygonatum, codonopsis root, goji berries. Dish story: Also known as "tanhu," jumping fish is a unique product of tidal flats. Among them, the black jumping fish from Yuhuan with yellowish-brown markings on its body is considered premium. This dish originates from the abundant production in the Yuhuan area.
Wendi (pomelo), also known as Yuhuan pomelo, luan, or pao, is primarily grown in Chumen Town, Qinggang Town, and key pomelo breeding bases such as Longyan, Mixi, Fangzhuang, and Tongli on the Chumen Peninsula in Yuhuan County, Zhejiang Province. Introduced by pilgrims from Xiamen during the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi era, it has over 120 years of cultivation history. The Chumen Wendi geographical indication...
The Yucheng Orange, also known as Guanggan, is an outstanding variety of the Rutaceae family’s Citrus genus. It is one of the three traditional specialty fruits of Yuhuan County and has been cultivated for over 500 years. Currently, Yuhuan County has 670 hectares under cultivation, with an annual output of nearly 10,000 tons and a production value of 60 million yuan. The Yucheng Orange is characterized first by its rich nutrition and high medicinal value. …
Product Name: Bright Green Sheared Bean Pods Place of Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang Product Composition: Rich in iron, as well as protein and calcium. Product Characteristics: Vivid color, refreshing and crisp taste, quenches thirst and soothes the throat, classified as a specialty vegetable. Product Efficacy: Highly effective for children’s calcium deficiency, poor appetite, etc., and can supplement the body’s…
Product Name: Taro Flour Balls Place of Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang Composition: Rich in carbohydrates and protein, can substitute for sweets and serve as a starch source. Features: Smooth and oily texture, with a hint of vegetables, fragrant and delicious, classified as a specialty dessert. Introduction: The dessert is filled with seafood, vegetables,...
Product Name: Pearl of the Island Place of Origin: Taizhou, Zhejiang Product Features: Wenden pomelo is known as China’s No.1 pomelo, with extremely high medicinal value Product Composition: Rich in sugars, organic acids, vitamins A, B, C, as well as various trace elements and amino acids. The juice contains insulin. Product Summary…