Cauliflower (also known as flower vegetable) is a variety of the Brassica oleracea species in the Brassicaceae family, cultivated primarily for its flower head. It is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant. Cauliflower evolved from wild cabbage, with its center of evolution along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. It was introduced to southern China in the mid-19th century, with early cultivation taking place in regions such as Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan. Regular consumption of cauliflower can...
Since ancient times, it has been known as one of the “Five Treasures of Yan Mountain.” During the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign, it was served as a tribute. The fragrant fish belongs to the fish order Osmeriformes and the family Plecoglossidae, and is a small to medium-sized anadromous fish. Adult fish measure 15 to 20 centimeters in length and weigh 60 to 120 grams. They have an elongated, laterally compressed body, a small head, a pointed mouth, a grayish-black back, and a silvery-white belly. There is a special oil gland channel along the fish’s back that emits...
The Yandang specialty “mung bean noodles” are made from a mixture of mung bean flour and sweet potato flour. They are green in color, each strand as thick as a chopstick, and are best stir-fried. However, there are certain rules for the vegetables you mix in — you shouldn’t use things like Chinese cabbage or spinach because they contain too much water, which affects both the texture and appearance. Instead, you should use some celery, then add some oysters and razor clam meat, along with shredded egg crepes. Prepared this way, a plate of mung bean noodles emerges — fine yet not falling apart, loose yet not clumped together.
Minced Chicken Fragrant Fish, along with Coiling Dragon Playing with Pearl, Wild Frog of Yandang, Potato Game Pot, Beautiful Yellow Croaker, Clam Tofu Soup, Green Shrimp, and Halal Sea Crab, is acclaimed as one of the Eight Famous Dishes of Yandang Mountain. With its vibrant colors, tender texture, and richly aromatic flavor, Minced Chicken Fragrant Fish is an exquisitely delicious and nourishing dish. It is also one of the “Five Treasures” of Yandang Mountain. …
Made from wild stone lotus seeds, this cool and refreshing dessert has a thin jelly-like texture. The mountain dwellers of Dashijing in Yueqing have a tradition of picking stone lotus seeds in the mountains every summer. In the early 1990s, hundreds of people from Dashijing would bring stone lotus seeds to Beijing each year, setting up street-side stalls selling Stone Lotus Paste cold drinks, which proved to be quite successful. (Wenzhou)…
Also known as "Yandang Mao Feng" or "Yandang Cloud Mist." It is a kind of baked green tea that must be picked between Qingming and Grain Rain. Made from tender, plump buds with one leaf or three leaves, it features a emerald green color, an inviting aroma, and a mellow taste. Since the Ming Dynasty...
Yandang Mountain Dendrobium, commonly known as Wanzhangxu, is also called Yanshan Dendrobium. It is the foremost among China’s five famous types of Dendrobium and is a herbaceous plant of the Dendrobium genus in the Orchidaceae family. It is primarily produced within Yandang Mountain in Yueqing, southeastern Zhejiang Province, and mostly grows on damp, shaded rocks or moss-covered trees. Since Yueqing Dendrobium originates from the Yueqing region, it is named accordingly. Yueqing has been...
Wenzhou’s climate and the soil in many areas are well suited for growing bayberries. Bayberries are one of Wenzhou’s specialties. The main production areas include the suburbs, Ouhai District, Yongjia County, Yueqing City, and Pingyang County. The Ding’ao variety is considered the best. Ding’ao bayberries come from Ding’ao Village in Chashan Township, Ouhai County. When ripe, Ding’ao bayberries look like crimson crystal balls, with their bright green stems slightly protruding. They are large with small pits, sweet yet moderately tart, juicy and flavorful, and have enjoyed a fine reputation since ancient times. Bayberries are not only deliciously sweet and tangy, quenching thirst and stimulating saliva production, but they are also highly nutritious. They can be eaten fresh, or soaked in white liquor as a refreshing summer treat. The juice can be made into beverages or processed into dried bayberries, candied fruit, or canned goods. (Wenzhou)
Originally produced in Baixiang, Yueqing during the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, it gets its name from its horseshoe-like shape. The pastry is made with flour and brown sugar for the outer layer, and filled with sweet bean paste, diced salted pork, shredded red melon, roasted sesame powder, and osmanthus. The edges are slanted with five knife cuts to expose the filling. It is then pressed onto the inner wall of a 2000-degree charcoal oven barrel and baked over an open flame, resulting in a crispy crust...
Product Name: Anchovy Alias: "Zi Ji" "Ji Yu" Season: March Origin: Wenzhou, Zhejiang Characteristics: Tender texture, fragrant and crispy, appealing color, delicious and refreshing...
Rice field fish are a famous specialty of Qingtian County in Zhejiang Province. The practice of raising fish in rice paddies in Qingtian dates back to the year 711 AD when the county was established during the reign of Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty, boasting a history of over 1,200 years. The Qingtian County Annals from the Qing Dynasty’s Guangxu era recorded: “Rice field fish come in red, black, and mottled colors, and locals raise them in rice paddies and ponds…”
The local noodles from Jinyun in Lishui, also known as tǔshuǎngmiàn (earthy noodles) or suǒmiàn (thread noodles), are uniformly fine, neat, and aesthetically pleasing. Even more remarkable is that they remain firm even after prolonged boiling. When the New Year feasting leaves you feeling overly greasy, a bowl of clear broth noodles is sure to be smooth, aromatic, soft, and refreshing. According to the Jinyun County Annals, “When paying New Year visits, guests are first served tea and sweets…”
Product Name: Yongjian Mineral Water Place of Origin: Lishui Product Features: Rich in 28 types of minerals and trace elements essential to the human body such as calcium and zinc Product Introduction: The “Jifeng” brand Yongjian Mineral Water from Lishui is sourced from Cretaceous rock formations more than 120 meters underground. These formations, which date back 1.…
Yueqing bamboo shell carving is a folk handicraft primarily made from bamboo husks. Artisans select husks with varying textures, colors, and qualities, skillfully piecing them together to harmoniously showcase the natural, rustic beauty of the material, its elegant hues, and its mottled grain patterns. This art form integrates sculpture, cutting, and painting. Its defining features include the primitive simplicity of the material...
【Main Production Area and Distribution】 Mainly produced in the Hongqiao Town area of Yueqing County, Zhejiang Province. Distributed across Yongjia, Wenzhou, Ruian, Yuhuan, Wenling, and other counties. The production area is located along the southeastern coast of Zhejiang, featuring a mild climate and abundant grain and agricultural by-products, providing an excellent feeding environment for pig farming. Over the long-term process of raising breeding pigs, local farmers have accumulated rich...
Oysters from Yueqing are a specialty of Qingjiang Town, Yueqing City, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. Located to the east of Yueqing Bay, Qingjiang Town boasts ideal conditions for oyster farming. Yueqing’s Qingjiang Town is known as the “Oyster Capital of China.” The town is rich in marine resources and has a long history of oyster cultivation, serving as a national pilot base for oyster farming. In 1979, China…
Leling cauliflower is a specialty of Yueqing City, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. The Qingjiang cauliflower from Yueqing features tender flesh, a sweet and delicious taste, rich nutrition, and high ascorbic acid content. The product is sold to various provinces and cities in northern China. Cauliflower (also known as flower vegetable) is a variety of the Brassica oleracea species in the Brassicaceae family, grown primarily for its flower heads. It is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant…
Mochi is a traditional snack in Jinyun. When summer arrives and new glutinous rice comes to market, it is steamed, then pounded into a flat cake in a stone mortar. The cake is then broken into small pieces, filled with pork and brown sugar, and coated with a layer of cooked powder—only considered properly made when no sugar is visible. On market days, vendors can be found selling it under ancient trees or beside willow pavilions. In winter, it is made into thin pancakes and baked on a flat pan. Brown sugar is added, …
Jadeite Lamb Roll According to legend, the people of Jinyun were very hospitable in ancient times. During joyous occasions such as weddings and birthday celebrations, they would slaughter pigs and sheep to entertain family and friends. Village chefs in Jinyun gradually refined their culinary skills over time, especially in the preparation of lamb...
Jinyun Knocked Meat Soup The people of Jinyun have little arable land and face food shortages. In the old days, whenever banquets were held, soups were especially abundant. Generally, there were Knocked Meat Soup, Rice Noodle Soup, Tofu Skin Soup, Sea Cucumber Soup, and others, with sweet soup served last. Among them, Knocked Meat Soup was the most delicious. This soup is made by finely...