Pan’an Lamian, also known as stretched noodles, requires precise ingredient measurements when making the noodles. The general standard is: five jin of standard flour, mixed with three to three and two-tenths jin of water (adjusted more in winter and less in summer), one qian and five fen of salt, and about five qian of alkaline flour. When kneading the dough, first form it into dough strands, then knead into a dough ball, add water to soften it, let it rest for half an hour, then add alkaline water and knead evenly,…
Pan’an is a mountainous county where nine-tenths of the land is covered by hills, with only half a tenth each for water and arable land. It is known as the “Hometown of Shiitake Mushrooms in China” and an advanced county in the national edible fungi industry. In recent years, the production of edible and medicinal fungi in Pan’an has developed rapidly. Current varieties include shiitake mushrooms, flower mushrooms, black fungus, enoki mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, monkey head mushrooms, straw mushrooms, mushroom, beech mushrooms, chicken leg mushrooms, bamboo fungus, lingzhi…
In Pan’an, when people mention Wancang Township, they think of rose hips, and when they mention rose hips, they think of the rose hip wine from Yazhuang Village. Rose hips are a wild medicinal herb that typically grow on high-altitude slopes. Every year from November to December, farmers in the Wancang area would head up the mountains in groups…
Grouper, whether from saltwater or freshwater, is a prized fish. Freshwater grouper is not unique to Pan’an, but Pan’an’s grouper is small, lean, and robust, with an irresistible allure in both initial and lingering flavors. Pan’an is the source of Zhejiang’s “Four Rivers (Qiantang River, Cao’e River, Ling River, and Ou River),” characterized by high mountains, deep valleys, and crystal-clear streams…
Tree ear moss is a type of wild food, damp and often found growing on the ground near mountain bases or roadside verges. It carries the earthy scent and resembles a single black fungus in color and shape, but its nutritional value is more than ten times that of black fungus. Mountains rise right before your eyes, and hiking up hills is a daily affair—this is the landscape of Pan’an. No matter where you go, all kinds of wild...
The "vegetable" in the pickled vegetable refers to Jiutoujie, similar to potherb mustard, which is cold-resistant and high-yielding— a rare leafy winter vegetable in mountainous areas. However, Jiutoujie has a slightly bitter taste and is not suitable for stir-frying raw, but it is excellent for making pickles. Mountain farmers, accustomed to simple living, rely on jars of these pickles to get through the long winter. More meticulous households…
A renowned nutritionist once made an apt analogy: eating "four-legged" animals (pigs, cows, sheep) is not as good as eating "two-legged" ones (chickens, ducks, geese); and eating "two-legged" is not as good as eating "one-legged" (mushrooms) and "no-legged" (fish). Among the many edible fungi such as mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms, the "one-legged" shiitake mushroom is the most common.
"Honeybee" Torreya nuts are recorded in the Ming and Qing dynasty's "General Gazetteer of Zhejiang", "Jinhua Prefecture Records", "Dongyang County Records", and the newly compiled "Pan'an County Records", with historical documentation dating back over 800 years. The renowned Southern Song poet Ye Shi once sang the praises of this traditional Pan'an specialty in his poem "Song of Honeybee Torreya Nuts": It was historically abundant in Rui Mountain and Yu Mountain townships, hence the "Shan" records referred to it as...
Gaoshan Xiaojingsheng, also known as Little Red Fur, is produced in the high-altitude plateau of central Zhejiang at elevations above 600 meters, specifically in Huzhai Township, Pan’an County — a national model county for ecological development. The area is often shrouded in clouds, with significant day-night temperature variations. Due to its unique climate and soil conditions, Gaoshan Xiaojingsheng has been renowned since the Ming and Qing dynasties, esteemed as a tribute and premium gift. In recent years, in line with the goals of “quality first, high yield, high efficiency” and “agricultural industrialization,” modern scientific techniques have been applied to update production methods and refine processing technology. Innovations such as plastic film mulching, exclusive use of organic fertilizers, and switching from drying to roasting have further enhanced product quality. It has been hailed by merchants both domestically and abroad as a “green food and rare delicacy.” The product’s main features include a thin shell, rich flavor without greasiness, sweetness with fragrance, benefits to the spleen and stomach, and nourishing qi regulation — making it a rare green food that excels in color, aroma, taste, and health benefits.
Gastrodia Elata cultivation in Pan'an began in the 1970s. Since then, the planting area has been continuously expanded, making the region one of the country's leading producers of Gastrodia Elata. The county now has over 3 million Gastrodia Elata planting holes, with an annual yield of 200 tons.…
Atractylodes, also known as Yu-zhu, Dong-zhu, or Zhe-zhu, is derived from the plant Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. of the Asteraceae family. Its rhizome is used medicinally to treat spleen deficiency with poor appetite, indigestion, chronic diarrhea, edema, spontaneous sweating, and to calm the fetus. Pan’an’s specialty Atractylodes…
Pan’an has a long history of tea production. During the Tang Dynasty, the “Wuzhou Dongbai Tea” produced in Pan’an was one of the tribute teas for the imperial court. In 1979, the trial production of the famous Pan’an Yunfeng tea was initiated and achieved instant success. The product is sold across the province and to major cities nationwide, and was even test-marketed in Japan, receiving high praise from consumers and merchants. [Product Name] Pan’an Yunfeng Tea…
The Chinese herbal medicine industry is a traditional and competitive sector in Pan'an. Since the Song Dynasty, Pan'an's Atractylodes macrocephala, Corydalis yanhusuo, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Paeonia lactiflora, and Polygonatum odoratum have been highly praised. Blessed with unique natural conditions, Pan'an has become a "natural treasure trove of Chinese herbal medicine resources" and was named the "Hometown of Chinese Medicinal Materials" by the Development Research Center of the State Council and other organizations in 1996. The region is home to 1,219 species of medicinal plants, including five of the famous "Eight Treasures of Zhejiang"—Atractylodes macrocephala, Corydalis yanhusuo, Fritillaria thunbergii, Scrophularia ningpoensis, and Paeonia lactiflora (commonly known as the "Five Treasures of Pan'an"). The herbal medicine industry plays a pivotal role in Pan'an's rural economy and is a major source of income for local residents. In recent years, the annual planting area of medicinal herbs in the county has exceeded 80,000 mu (including woody medicinal materials), accounting for 23% of the province's total area (340,000 mu), making it the largest producer of medicinal herbs in the province. The yields of Atractylodes macrocephala, Corydalis yanhusuo, Fritillaria thunbergii, Scrophularia ningpoensis, and Gastrodia elata all account for over 20% of the national total. The county produces over 10,000 tons of medicinal herbs, with an output value exceeding 200 million yuan, accounting for about 30% of the total agricultural output value.
Ingredients: Ingredients: 200g preserved pork, 50g red shallots, 1 red chili pepper, 10g fresh ginger, 10g scallions. Seasonings: 30g peanut oil, 5g salt, 10g monosodium glutamate, 5g dark soy sauce, an appropriate amount of wet flour, 5g sesame oil, 150g clear broth. Method: 1. Wash the preserved pork and cut into thick slices. Peel the red shallots...
Product Name: Grey Goose Product Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Product Characteristics: Early maturity, fast fattening, tender meat, delicious taste, an excellent dish for meals Product Function: Feathers can be used to make down Product History: The 1911-1949 Republican-era "Xuanping County Annals" recorded: “Locally there are grey geese, but no pure white ones.” The grey goose is a traditional specialty of the county, commonly raised by farmers, especially along the banks of the Wuyi River, Shuxi, and Xuanpingxi (Liucheng).
Product Name: Wuyi Hangzhou Honey Pear Product Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Product Features: Approximately 13% sugar content, flat-round fruit, green skin Product Benefits: Cough relief, lung moisturizing, anti-aging and longevity, etc. Product Introduction: Hangzhou Honey Pear was the only fruit from Zhejiang Province to enter Hong Kong’s supermarkets before 1986…
Product Name: Wuyi Shiitake Mushrooms Product Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Product Features: High in plant-based protein, various vitamins, also contains vitamin D Product Benefits: Shiitake mushrooms are rich in B vitamins, especially B1, B2, and B12, which help prevent...
Product Name: Xuanping Lotus Seeds Place of Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Product Features: Xuan lotus seeds are large, plump, soft and easy to cook, rich in nutrients, and highly medicinal Product Functions: Nourishes the heart, benefits the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and astringes the intestines Product Introduction: Xuanping Lotus Seeds, also known as Xuan lotus seeds, are produced in Liucheng, Wuyi (formerly Xuanping County)...
Pan'an Honeysuckle Berry Wine is a specialty of Pan'an County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. Honeysuckle berry is a wild Chinese herbal medicinal plant. After undergoing special processes such as fermentation and distillation, it becomes Honeysuckle Berry Wine. This wine is crystal clear, contains no additives, retains the original flavor and beneficial components of the honeysuckle berry, and boasts a rich aroma. This wine...
Pan'an Fragrant Torreya is a specialty of Pan'an County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. Pan'an has been producing fragrant torreya for over 1,300 years and is renowned as the “Hometown of Fragrant Torreya” in China. The cultivation history of fragrant torreya in Pan'an dates back more than 1,300 years. Historically, Pan'an County was part of Dongyang Commandery. In the 5th century, the “Supplement to the Materia Medica” recorded...