Silk quilts are an emerging silk product in recent years, with sales growing exponentially. Since gradually transitioning from household workshop production to factory-based, large-scale manufacturing in the early 1990s, Zhenze has developed a relatively clustered sector of silk quilt production, forming an “industry cluster with concentrated enterprises.” Currently, the town is home to…
Taihu crabs are one of China’s most renowned freshwater crabs. With tender, succulent meat, rich flavor, and plump golden roe, they have long been hailed as a delicacy among crabs. The saying “round-bellied in September, pointed-bellied in October” means that female crabs (after Cold Dew) should be eaten in September, while male crabs (around Beginning of Winter) are preferred in October—when their nutritional value is at its peak. Taihu crabs…
The hairtail fish, named so because its forked tail is slender and long, resembling a phoenix tail, is also known as phoenix tail fish. Along with Taihu whitebait, white shrimp, and whitefish, it is hailed as one of the "Four Treasures of Taihu" and is one of the main economic fish species in Taihu Lake. Qidu, located by the shores of Taihu Lake, is abundant in this fish. The hairtail fish has been offered as a tribute to the imperial court since the Ming Dynasty, as recorded in the "Wanli Yehuo Bian"...
Qidu, located near Taihu Lake, is rich in eel production, with its wild variety known as "Taihu Ginseng." The eel has a long, snake-like body that can grow over 1 meter in length. Its front end is cylindrical, gradually becoming laterally compressed from the 1st part onward, with a slender tail. Its back is grayish-black, while its belly is grayish-white or light yellow. Eels are originally native to the sea…
Clove radish, also known as carrot, comes from the Western Regions, hence the character "Hu" (胡) in its name, similar to other "Hu" items like pepper (胡椒), walnut (胡桃), and huqin (a type of lute). The carrot is native to southwestern Asia, with over 2,000 years of cultivation history. It is recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica that it was introduced from the Western Regions during the Yuan Dynasty, with a scent similar to radish, which is why it is called carrot. Clove radish...
The Tang Dynasty literary figure Lu Guimeng once lived in seclusion for many years in Fuli, Luzhi, and called himself "Mr. Fuli." He enjoyed raising ducks for amusement, and to this day, the town of Luzhi still preserves the remains of Lu Guimeng’s “Duck Fighting Pond.” It is said that he often entertained guests with duck, and this “Fulidi Duck Stew” is said to have been a dish he served to Pi Rixiu. The Fulidi Duck Stew was...
The Number One Dish Under Heaven is a traditional signature dish of Shijia Restaurant, also known as Crispy Rice Soup. This dish features: shrimp that is jade-white, tender and fresh, crispy rice golden and crunchy, and tomato red, tangy and sweet. The rice is deep-fried and served in a lotus leaf soup bowl, then doused with 50 grams of boiling oil. Separately, shrimp and tomato are cooked into a savory sauce. When served, the freshly blanched crispy rice is brought out first, followed by pouring the hot sauce into the rice bowl. In an instant, the rice sizzles loudly, filling the air with fragrance, sound, vibrant color, and delightful taste—four pleasures perfectly harmonized.
Su-style cuisine emphasizes “seasonal variation and seasonal offerings,” and this applies to pork-based dishes as well. In winter, there’s the delicious Soy Sauce Square, while in spring, the recommendation is “Cherry Pork.” Wash streaky pork ribs, place them in a pot, and boil vigorously over high heat with water until the skin softens. Remove the pork, then use a knife to score the skin in a crisscross pattern, cutting deep enough to reach the first layer of lean meat…
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The Taihu Pig is the pig breed with the highest litter size in the world and is honored as a "national treasure." The Suzhou area is a key production region for Taihu Pigs. Belonging to the Jianghai type of swine, the Taihu Pig originates from the Taihu Lake basin in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. It is a renowned local breed in China known for its strong reproductive capacity and high number of offspring. The Taihu Pig has a medium build, sparse hair, and is black or bluish-gray in color...
Main ingredients: 1500g refined white flour. Secondary ingredients: 300g cooked lard, 500g sugar-laced lard cubes, 450g granulated sugar, 250g sesame seeds, appropriate amounts of maltose and alkali. Preparation: 1) Mix 600g of flour with 300…
Zhītáng Sweet Wine Cake from Changshu is a seasonal spring delicacy, primarily made from locally grown winter wheat and sweet wine leaven. The sweet wine leaven is also used medicinally to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, disperse nodules, and reduce swelling. Zhītáng Sweet Wine Cakes come in both meat and vegetarian varieties, with popular flavors including rose, red bean paste, and mint. These cakes are best enjoyed warm, characterized by their sweet, rich, soft, and chewy texture, vibrant color...
Blood glutinous rice is a specialty of Changshu, with grains as red as blood. When making lotus seed and blood glutinous rice, it is flavored with osmanthus, candied dates, and lined with white lotus seed hearts in sugar. The rice is purplish-red, the lotus seed hearts are pure white, and it tastes rich, sweet, and moist, while also having the benefit of enriching the blood. It is listed in *Chinese Snacks – Jiangsu Flavors*.…
Pine mushroom oil noodles, a traditional specialty dish from Changshu, are hailed as the “king of vegetarian foods.” Xingfu Mushroom Oil Noodles are particularly famous in Changshu. The term “mushroom” here refers to wild fungi, and pine mushrooms are a special product of Yushan Mountain in Changshu. They grow at the roots of pine trees and are not available in every season. Their main growing period is…
Changshu Lace, also known as Changshu Carved Embroidery, has a history of over 70 years and is one of China’s renowned handmade carved embroidery drawn-thread products. It is also a traditional export handicraft from Changshu. Changshu Lace is exquisitely crafted, vibrant in color, combining carving and embroidery with matching cutwork, offering an elegant and graceful style with a wide variety of patterns. It serves both as a daily utility item and an artistic decorative piece…
Changshu, known as the “Hometown of Redwood,” boasts a long history of redwood carving and is home to many renowned carving artisans. These include Cai Sicheng, an architect of the Ming Dynasty Forbidden City, Wang Yi, famous for his miniature boat carving depicting “Su Dongpo’s Visit to Red Cliff,” and Yang Shiqian and Gu Siyun, masters in lacquer relief carving. Today, Changshu has over 100 redwood carving factories…
Shad is a traditional and premium aquatic delicacy unique to the Yangtze River estuary area in southern Jiangsu. Whether steamed or braised, it is deliciously tender. This prized fish is found only in the river waters near Yucheng, and its fishing season is very short, available only around the Dragon Boat Festival, making it rare and highly valuable. Its freshness hides rich, fatty flesh. Legend has it that shad were originally...
In recent years, the traditional aquatic product markets such as fish, shrimp, and crabs have become increasingly saturated. Zhitang Town has been exploring ways to expand its aquaculture species in an effort to increase farmers' incomes. With the support of the town’s agricultural center, Suzhou Aobo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. introduced scientific research achievements from Suzhou. After solving the challenge of mass-producing loaches, they then sourced different types of loaches from across the country to…
Dongbang Town leverages its scale advantage in vegetable production. In August 2006, it established a direct vegetable supply base for Shanghai Lujie Fast Food Company in Dongdun and Limu, ensuring a year-round supply of high-quality vegetables through a production-sales connection. This approach not only reduces the vegetable procurement costs for the Shanghai side and secures a stable supply, but also alleviates the transportation and marketing costs at the production end...