Geographical Scope Wenyou Fans benefit from Wenyou’s unique environment and natural climate, where the sweet potatoes grown have large tubers and are rich in starch. The sweet potato vermicelli produced using local traditional craftsmanship has distinctive qualities such as being resistant to overcooking, suitable for stir-frying, and not prone to breaking or sticking. “Wenyou Fans,” through the Zhenan Sweet Potato Industry Production and Sales Cooperative, …
Pears Erlang Township has 3,017 acres of pear orchards, with an annual production of about 1,000 tons. The main varieties include Yellow Pear and Pugua Pear. The picking season is from July to September…
Er' yuan Township Green Rice Situated on a high-altitude plateau at 650 meters, Er' yuan Township is home to a green rice production base far from urban areas. The land enjoys well-preserved water and soil resources, is free from industrial pollution, and boasts fertile soil and abundant sunlight. The atmospheric conditions, water quality, and surrounding environment have been monitored by the Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Geological and Mineral Research, commissioned by the Zhejiang “Green Office.” The production environment meets the national A-grade green rice production environmental quality standards (NY/391), making it an ideal place for growing high-quality green rice. This product has been tested and certified by the Green Food Development Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China. Its quality complies with the national A-grade green food standards and has been awarded the “Green Food” label. In 2001, the average yield of green rice per mu (approximately 0.067 hectares) across 1,000 acres of green rice fields was 499.24 kilograms, with a total output of about 499 tons.
Fresh edamame Main variety: Taiwan “75”; Quality: high-quality, crispy flesh, delicious taste; Market period: mid-May to mid-June; Daily supply: 10–20 (tons); Annual planting area: 1,000–1,500 mu, total yield around 1 million jin. …
With a history of several hundred years. The preparation method is as follows: white wheat flour is poured into a basin or on a wooden board, water is slowly added, and then mixed evenly. The dough is then repeatedly kneaded by hand until it becomes sticky and forms a ball. It is then cut into strips one centimeter wide and covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. After about 15 to 20 minutes, the two ends of the dough are lifted with both hands and pulled while shaking, allowing it to be stretched to any desired length. Some…
The cooking method where sugar melts and then recrystallizes is called "candying" or "hanging frost." For these candied water chestnut balls, the water chestnut flesh is mashed and finely chopped, then mixed with white flour to form small balls. These are deep-fried in rendered lard until the exterior is crispy, then tossed in a pan of sugar syrup to coat them with a crystallized sugar glaze. Once cooled, they are ready to serve (Wenzhou)…
Longchuan Hand-Pulled Noodles are a specialty of Longchuan Township (now part of Daxue Town), Wencheng County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. These noodles from Wencheng’s Longchuan are made from high-quality flour, featuring a snow-white color and an extremely fine, even texture as delicate as cotton thread. Each strand is about three meters long, yet remains strong and unbroken. They are convenient to prepare and, even after prolonged cooking, the soup remains clear without the noodles clumping or becoming mushy. Hand-pulled noodles are a well-known traditional…
Wencheng Bayberries are a specialty of Wencheng County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Known for their large size and pleasant mouthfeel, Wencheng Bayberries have not only obtained national pollution-free agricultural product certification but have also been ranked among the “Premium Bayberries of Zhejiang Province.” Wencheng County is located in the mountainous region of southern Zhejiang, in the middle and upper reaches of the Feiyun River west of Wenzhou City, covering a total land area of 1,293...
Sweet potato vermicelli is made from starch refined in the deep mountains of Qiandao Lake. It is free from pesticide and chemical fertilizer contamination, contains no artificial coloring, and retains its natural color. With its crystal-clear purity, rich nutrition, long-lasting durability when cooked, resistance to clouding the broth, firm texture without breaking, and tender, delicious taste, it is a healthy food low in grains, calories, and fat. …
The sweet potato is ground with water, then filtered to remove pulp and impurities. The starch is mixed with water and steamed layer by layer until fully cooked. After about 30 hours of cooling and hardening, it is scraped and sun-dried into vermicelli. With its delicious taste and high nutritional value, it is an essential starter in the "harmonious dishes" served at banquets in southern Zhejiang. …
Clean the snow frog, then place it in the steaming tray with lotus seeds, seedless red dates, and rock sugar. Cover tightly and steam over high heat until tender and smooth. Serve directly in the original tray. This is a premium sweet dish, aromatic, silky, and delicious (Wenzhou)…
Made from glutinous rice dough, filled with either mashed sweet beans or red bean paste, coated in white sesame seeds, and deep-fried until they turn a golden-brown hue. Shaped somewhat like a duck egg but slightly elongated and hollow, they are called 油卵 (yóu luǎn); there are also round, slightly larger-than-table-tennis-ball versions filled with fresh pork and mushrooms, known as 麻球 (má qiú) in Wenzhou…
Made by slicing pork tenderloin into thin pieces and marinating them with white sugar, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and refined salt. The slices are then sun-dried and baked to create a circular, semi-transparent product that is evenly thick, crispy, fragrant, and deliciously addictive (Wenzhou)…
Established in 1936, originally made by a Cantonese chef at Fulu Shou Confectionery on Wuma Street in downtown Wenzhou. Employees of Wenzhou Food Company refined the production process and ingredients through multiple innovations, creating beef baked slices with distinct Wenzhou characteristics. These have become popular both domestically and abroad. In 1982, they were named the Best Product of Zhejiang Province (Wenzhou)…
Made from yellow croaker fish glue or other fish fat, it is prepared by boiling in water (50 grams of dried fish glue to 2500 grams of water), dissolving, and then cooling. When serving, cut it into small cubes with a knife and season with soy sauce, MSG, rice vinegar, sesame oil, pepper, etc. It has a cool, smooth texture and offers a refreshing taste (Wenzhou)…
The large gift cakes in Wenzhou strive to cater to different tastes through their sculptural artistry and pattern designs. Birthday cakes for children often feature whipped cream sculptures of vivid characters such as Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. Birthday cakes for the elderly can be as tall as nine tiers, with each tier showcasing different auspicious patterns, and the top tier features...
Roasted bamboo shoots, also known as salted bamboo shoots, are made by cutting fresh shoots into small pieces, boiling them in water, then adding 12% salt to draw out moisture. They are then boiled over high heat until dried to a light brown color. It is important not to let them come into contact with any water. Stored in jars or long bamboo tubes, they can be preserved for over a year. The taste is crispy, salty, and slightly sweet, making them a common dish among mountain folk in bamboo-growing regions and a popular item in local markets.
Peel the meat from live razor clams, mix it with cornstarch, minced ginger, cooking wine, monosodium glutamate, and form small portions. Skewer each portion with chopsticks and drop them one by one into boiling water. Then add vegetable stems, pickled mustard tuber, and seasonings to finish (Wenzhou)…
Clean the hairy crab, chop off the large claws and crack them. Cut the crab body and legs into six pieces, arrange them in their original shape on a plate, add seasonings, cover with the crab shells, and steam over high heat for 3 minutes. Drain the broth, then pour in egg white, clear soup, and seasonings, and gently simmer until cooked (Wenzhou)…
Exquisite Fish Shreds are made from fresh black carp (commonly known as black carp), using the meat from the fish’s back cut into fine shreds and then stir-fried. The fish shreds remain unbroken, each strand uniform in size, with a milky white base accented by strands of red and green bell peppers, creating a vibrant and harmonious color scheme (Wenzhou)…