“Lotus leaves stretch boundless green to meet the sky, pink lotus blossoms glow red in the sunlight.” Baoying County boasts fertile land, a mild climate, and the fragrant blossoms of West Lake and East Marsh, earning its reputation as the nation’s famous “hometown of lotus roots.” During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Baoying’s white lotus root powder was listed as an imperial tribute, known as “goose-feather snowflakes.” The lotus root dish “candied pounded lotus root” was highly praised throughout the Jianghuai region and beloved by guests from all directions. At that time, local scholars favored lotus root dishes, leading to the creation of the “whole lotus root feast.” The table was adorned with bowl lotus potted plants, walls displayed lotus flower poetry and paintings, and a vase with a few fresh lotus blossoms in clear water sat on the banquet table — offering a delightful combination of color, aroma, and taste, full of refined charm. Today, Yangzhou’s “Whole Lotus Root Banquet” is ranked first among Baoying’s top ten famous dishes, bringing you a light, refreshing, and fragrant culinary experience.
Guangyang Lake Freshwater Shrimp is a specialty of Baoying, Yangzhou, Jiangsu. It is one of the most economically valuable freshwater shrimp species. With fast growth, large size, rapid reproduction, and strong vitality, it is widely distributed across China’s freshwater lakes. The shrimp boasts tender and delicious meat, rich in nutrients. Each 100 grams of edible portion contains 16.40 grams of protein, and nutritionists…
The "Five Golden Flowers" softshell turtle is a unique local variety in our county, belonging to the Chinese softshell turtle species. Farmers typically raise these turtles in lakes or ponds in a semi-wild environment. This near-wild farming method results in turtles with backs that are mostly dark brown in color, which is quite distinct from the shells of commonly farmed turtles. Turtles raised in such semi-wild conditions also tend to have larger bellies…
The Angli fish is the most delicious of all fish. Not to mention how flavorful it is, its smooth, tender texture is unmatched by even the most prized varieties. There’s something unique about the Angli fish — it can make a sound. When you pinch the hard spine on its back, it will emit a “ang li, ang li” cry. Is it crying in pain or just doesn’t like being touched? Quite interesting...
Baoying Purple Round Arrowhead is a specialty of Baoying County, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Baoying is renowned as the "Hometown of Arrowhead in China." Baoying arrowhead became an imperial tribute as early as the Tang Dynasty and was listed as an important local product during the Qing Dynasty. Baoying arrowhead is a recognized geographical indication agricultural product. Baoying is renowned as the "Hometown of Arrowhead in China." Baoying arrowhead became an imperial tribute as early as the Tang…
Baoying Walnut Black Vegetable, also known as Wu Cai or Hei Cai, gets its name from its deep green to near-black color and the wrinkled leaf surface resembling walnut shells. It is a regional specialty agricultural product of Baoying. Farmers in our county have the habit of planting Walnut Black during the autumn and winter seasons, with a perennial planting area of 50,000 mu. The Walnut Black Vegetable is highly nutritious, rich in large amounts of chlorophyll, vitamins...
Arrowhead has been cultivated in Baoying County since ancient times. Arrowhead tofu soup is milky white, delicious, and was listed as an imperial tribute as early as the Tang Dynasty. After the Third Plenary Session of the 11th CPC Central Committee, the production of arrowhead developed rapidly. Currently, the county’s planting area covers 50,000 mu, with a total yield of 60,000 tons. The main variety, Purple Round (Kuǎo Lǎo Wū), is of good quality, moderately sized,…
"Lu Dui Random Stitch Embroidery" originated from the traditional folk embroidery techniques of the Li-Xia River area in northern Jiangsu. Later, it incorporated the characteristics of "Su Embroidery," "Xiang Embroidery," and "Yang Embroidery," gradually developing a unique style where "emotion is conveyed through the needle and meaning expressed through the thread." It has become a rising star in the art of embroidery. In the second half of the 19th century, Yang Mosh of Lu Dui...
Egg dumplings and scrambled egg rolls mainly consist of eggs and shrimp or minced meat. To make them, first crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, and stir with chopsticks. Then heat a small ladle over the fire, grease it lightly, scoop the egg mixture into the ladle, swirl it around the edges, then cook it slightly over the heat to form an egg wrapper. Next, place the shrimp or minced meat…
The biggest feature of Yizheng free-range black earth chickens is their rich nutrition and health-promoting, therapeutic benefits. Expert tests show that black chicken not only has three times the nutritional value of ordinary chicken, but also contains various trace elements such as selenium, zinc, iodine, and iron, as well as multiple vitamins including A, B, and C, and a variety of amino acids. Among them, the trace element selenium and vitamin…
“New Concept Dining Table by Quan Jia Le Brand” – Patented furniture, seeking cooperation partners now! Wide adjustability, easy to use, Patent No. ZL93236122.6, a revolutionary new concept in furniture! Seeking investment, licensing, manufacturing, or business cooperation partners! http://www.0514.net/canzhuo Jiangsu...
Gaoyou Shuangtu Rice Industry Co., Ltd. is located in the Longqiu Town Industrial Concentration Zone of Gaoyou City, a national-level ecological demonstration area. It is a key enterprise under the National Agricultural Comprehensive Development Program, a key agricultural industrialization leading enterprise in Jiangsu Province, and an outstanding national agricultural industrialization leading enterprise. The company has established 1 million mu of green food and pollution-free...
Gaoyou Lake Hairy Crabs are a specialty of Gaoyou City, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. The Gaoyou Lake wetland boasts abundant biological resources, the most outstanding of which are the Gaoyou Lake Hairy Crabs—completely natural and hailed as a marvel under heaven. When visiting Gaoyou, one must admire the lake scenery, and to truly appreciate the lake, one must try the hairy crabs. Gaoyou Lake covers a water area of 760 square kilometers, bordering the Huai River to the north…
Gaoyou Macrobrachium rosenbergii is a specialty of Gaoyou City, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. Gaoyou is the only “National Standardized Cultivation Demonstration Zone for Macrobrachium rosenbergii.” Currently, the city’s Macrobrachium rosenbergii farming area accounts for over one-quarter of the national total, producing about 40,000 tons annually, making it one of the pillar industries that help farmers achieve prosperity. Jiangsu’s Gaoyou City lies…
Crab Roe Meat Buns Highland Lake crabs are one of the aquatic products abundantly produced in Highland Lake. The characteristics of Highland Lake crabs are: large and plump bodies, tender white meat, and delicious flavor. Here, we introduce to netizens the unique and flavorful recipe for making Highland Lake Crab Roe Meat Buns: I. Crab Oil Making Process (1) Ingredients: Select 5000 grams of fresh Highland Lake crabs, preferably female crabs...
"Three-in-One Duck" is a long-renowned traditional delicacy from the Yangzhou region. The areas around Yangzhou and Gaoyou are abundant in lake ducks, which serve as high-quality ingredients for making "Nanjing Pressed Duck" and "Saltwater Duck" in Jinling. Yangzhou chefs have been creating various duck dishes since ancient times, such as "Duck Soup," "Barbecued Duck," and the Ming Dynasty's "Clear Soup Civil and Martial Duck"...
Qinyou Dongtang is a traditional specialty product from Gaoyou, Yangzhou, with a history of over 300 years. Originally called crisp candy, it is known as Dongtang for two reasons. One says it was named after a master confectioner surnamed Dong who made it, while another claims it was created by Dong Xiaowan, a renowned beauty of the Qinhuai area in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, hence the name. Made by hand with glutinous rice flour, sesame, white sugar, malt, and other ingredients...
Double-yolk duck eggs are a specialty of Gaoyou in Yangzhou. They get their name from having two yolks in a single egg. Ducks lay double-yolk eggs here because of the high-quality feed, strong physique of the ducks, and continuous ovulation, which can even result in triple-yolk eggs. Gaoyou's salted duck eggs have long been famous worldwide for their rich red color and abundant oil. When a double-yolk salted duck egg is boiled and cut open, the egg white is as smooth and white as jade, and the egg...
The mineral water comes from deep underground circulating water resources in Gaoyou City, an ancient civilized city in China with a history of thousands of years. The water is clear, transparent, sweet, sterile, and unpolluted. In May 1989, it was appraised by relevant experts in Jiangsu Province, China, and in February 1990, it was further evaluated by the National Drinking Natural Mineral Water Evaluation Committee composed of experts from the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Light Industry, and the Ministry of Health of China...
Jiaxue Lobster. Yizheng City’s Jiaxue Lobster is one of the most renowned brands for lobster cuisine in the area, known for its large size, bright red color, thin shells, and tender meat. As a signature dish, it has become an essential delicacy when hosting distinguished guests and friends. Address: Xiyuan Road, Yizheng City. Phone: 0514-832729…