Grilled tofu is a specialty side dish from Dongyang that has long been famous overseas. Homemade brine tofu is cut into palm-sized square slices, placed on an oiled pan wall, and grilled until golden brown on both sides. Grilled tofu is often used in ceremonial rituals. Because the word "grilled" (烤) sounds like "rely" (靠), it is given to neighbors as a symbol of mutual support.
Dendrobium Leaf Tofu is an organic-flavored food crafted through manual processing of leaves from a naturally growing deciduous shrub found in the mountainous woodlands of southern Yiwu. According to oral accounts by Elder Mao, legend has it that during the Ming Hongwu Emperor’s flight to areas such as Mao Shop and Shangyang, he faced hardships of scarcity and ingeniously turned to…
Xianping Rice Cake is a traditional folk food passed down through generations in Xianping, boasting a long history. Originally called “glutinous rice fruit,” the process of making the cake is quite complex: rice (glutinous or indica) → ground into rice flour → mixed with an appropriate amount of boiling water to form wet rice flour → steamed → pounded into cake form → cut into pieces → stamped with patterns → finished. During every festival and holiday, every household would make it. The finished rice cakes can be preserved for a long time when soaked in clean water. The tools used in making it include a rice mill, sand sieve, processing board, stone mortar, and steamer. Xianping Rice Cake has a wide range of uses: it can serve as an item of cultural heritage for industrial development, improve people’s livelihood as a dietary staple, or be given as a gift to family and friends.
Legend has it that in ancient China, emperors had the tradition of worshipping the sun in spring and the moon in autumn. Among the people, it was also customary to worship or offer prayers to the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival in August. The folk saying “On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month when the moon is round, the festival mooncakes are fragrant and sweet” reflects the tradition of urban and rural people eating mooncakes on Mid-Autumn night. Mooncakes were originally used as offerings to the moon goddess...
Yiwu Danxi Wine is a specialty of Yiwu City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. Yiwu Danxi Red Yeast Rice Wine boasts various health benefits such as promoting qi and blood circulation, aiding digestion, boosting immunity, lowering cholesterol, regulating blood lipids, and stabilizing blood pressure. In the southern gateway of Yiwu lies a magical piece of land called Chian. The clear waters of the Danxi River flow around this land day after day...
After kneading the buckwheat dough, roll it into noodles about the thickness of a thumb, then cut them into inch-long pieces. Pinch the dough with your middle and index fingers, press and roll it on a rice sieve to form a hollow center, creating a shape that resembles a small mouse with “a full back covered in sieve-patterned flowers and two scars on the belly”—hence the name. The exterior features a sieve-patterned surface, and when boiled in hot water with seasonal vegetables, the finished dish emits an inviting aroma of buckwheat and is delicious...
Primarily made from Yiwu’s locally produced bean curd skin, these vegetarian buns come in a variety of fillings. The combination of meat and vegetables enhances their deliciousness. For example, the radish and beef filling features the savory taste of the meat and the crispy texture of the bean curd skin.…
Red Rice Cake: Made from glutinous rice flour, filled with a sweet mixture of sesame and sugar, and coated with red-dyed glutinous rice grains. It is steamed before serving. Commonly served during festivals, celebrations, and festive banquets. …
Wudian Steamed Buns: A traditional type of steamed bun from Yiwu, these buns were an essential staple during traditional festivals in Yiwu such as Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival. They were also served during life rituals and ceremonies, making them highly versatile. They are typically eaten with dried bamboo shoots and small triangular pieces of braised pork.…
、Zongtang Tofu: Authentic Zongtang tofu is made using premium locally grown soybeans and spring water from Zongtang Village, boiled over firewood collected at the mountain pass. The tofu is meant to be eaten fresh and tastes tender, smooth, and delicious. …
Xiayan Thousand Sheets are renowned in the market for their paper-like whiteness, uniform thickness, strong flexibility, and refreshing taste. Made from locally sourced high-quality soybeans, the beans are soaked in clean water, ground into soy milk using a fine stone mill, then boiled and filtered before being poured and pressed through thousand-layer gauze to form sheets—commonly known as “thousand sheets.”…
Dongtang Dog Meat is a long-established local delicacy from the Dachen Zhaling area. It is made by grilling live dogs that are freshly slaughtered. With perfectly tender yet firm meat and an inviting aroma, its fame has spread far beyond the city. …
Traditional Fotang boiled sliced lamb is made from local goats. After slaughtering, the goats are dehaired, beheaded, declawed, and disemboweled. The limbs are first tightly tied with string, and the goat skin is evenly coated with goat blood before being air-dried. The whole goat is then placed in a pot, boiled, simmered, and soaked until cooked. It is taken out and air-dried, emitting a rich aroma. The sliced lamb is served with a dipping sauce of scallions, ginger, and soy sauce—delicious...
Immortal Chicken, commonly known as "waterless chicken," is a steamed chicken dish that uses no water, but instead relies on yellow wine. For a two-pound chicken, two to three pounds of yellow wine are added. The chicken is placed in an earthenware bowl, along with the yellow wine and ginger. If you don’t prefer sweet flavors, salt can be used instead. The traditional steaming method among locals in Yiwu typically involves adding brown sugar, and a few slices of lean pork can also be included. After about two hours, the dish is ready...
Product Name: Shousheng Wine Place of Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Ingredients: Amino acids, glucose, and vitamins Product History: Jinhua Shousheng Wine is as renowned as Jinhua Ham and has a history of over 700 years. It was highly regarded as early as the Southern Song Dynasty. In the Southern Song work “Miscellaneous Records of the Wulin Era,” there is a mention that “Jinhua-made wine was highly esteemed in the capital not long ago.” Meanwhile, “Collected Writings on Wine by the Tiaoxi Recluse” praises it with the words “The red wine made by households in the south of the Yangtze River excels in both color and taste.” By the mid-Ming Dynasty, it had reached its peak. The Ming Dynasty text “History of Wine” recorded: “‘Jin’ characters were inscribed on Jinhua Wine.”
Product Name: Tangya Grapes | Product Origin: Tangya Town, Zhejiang | Product Composition: Water, sugars (mainly glucose and fructose), protein, organic acids, vitamins, and other organic compounds | Product Season: Summer | Product Function: Possesses strong antioxidant capabilities, capable of eliminating free radicals in the body, playing a role in…
Product Name: Roasted Eel in Wuzhou Style Place of Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Product Features: This dish is rich in oil, color, and flavor, with a savory, spicy, fresh, and aromatic taste. Product Description: The eel is deboned and sliced into strips, blanched, then mixed with minced meat, bamboo shoot paste, and chili paste. It is stir-fried until fragrant, seasoned, and thoroughly roasted. The eel is arranged in a bowl and then inverted onto a plate. ...
Product Name: Small Jing Sheng Product Origin: Dongyang, Zhejiang Product Features: Crispy, fragrant, delicious, with a unique farmhouse flavor Product History: "Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines": Peanuts originated in Brazil and Peru in South America, with a history of over two thousand years. In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, they were introduced to China from the South Seas...
Zizi Tofu, a specialty of Zhejiang Province, is a renowned and distinctive local delicacy. It is made from a wild fruit called Zizi (scientific name: Lithocarpus glaber). In autumn, when the fruit ripens, it is harvested, ground with water into powder, dried, and stored for year-round production. Zizi is not only...
Product Name: Steamed Glutinous Rice Cakes Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang Characteristics: Sweet, strongly fragrant Description: Glutinous rice flour is kneaded with hot water, steamed in a basket, then shaped into uniform small pieces coated with sesame seeds, white sugar, and peanuts. This dessert has strong characteristics of southern China — sweet and richly aromatic. …