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Vegetable-fed goose, Shaoxing Muscovy duck, and squab: Annual supply is 300,000 birds, available year-round; (Gaochun County)…
Three-way crossbred pigs refer to second-generation hybrid pigs produced by mating a boar of a third breed with first-generation hybrid sows selected from a two-way crossbreed. (For example, using a Duroc boar as the sire and a hybrid sow selected from a Landrace and Yorkshire cross as the dam results in DLY second-generation hybrid pigs, which are three-way crossbred pigs). …
【Honey-Glazed Lotus Root】Lotus root is rich in starch, protein, vitamin C and B1, as well as abundant minerals. With its sweet and crisp taste, it is a beloved dish enjoyed by many. In summer, it also helps clear heat and cool the blood, making it a perfect remedy for the season. For women, honey-glazed lotus root and glutinous rice lotus root are both easy to prepare and delicious.…
83-1 double-season water bamboo The 83-1 double-season water bamboo plant grows 2–2.4 meters tall, with leaves 100–150 cm long and 3–3.5 cm wide. It has a well-developed root system, with roots mainly growing on the underground stem and perennial root parts. It has strong water and nutrient absorption capabilities. The ideal growth temperature is 20–25 degrees Celsius. It is sensitive to water, requiring a consistent water layer throughout the entire growing period...
New No.1 Lotus Root The New No.1 lotus root is an early-to-mid season variety with a growth period of 115 days. In late March, the seeding rate is 200–250 kilograms per mu. It has broad leaves with distinct veins, a leaf span of 75 centimeters, thick and tall petioles, a plant height of 175 centimeters, and white flowers. The main root sinks about 30 centimeters into the mud, has 5–6 nodes, and is 120…
Re-fried Tofu in Broth is a Nanjing snack, along with Re-fried Tofu and Marinated Tea Eggs. Re-fried Tofu in Broth consists of thin slices of fried tofu that are simmered in water. A few sprigs of soybean sprouts are added to the pot to impart a subtle fragrance and umami. The key to making good Marinated Tea Eggs lies in using fresh ingredients, with the most prized being “first-laid eggs.” The vendor washes the fresh eggs, boils them, peels them, and then makes shallow cuts on the egg whites to allow the flavors to penetrate. The eggs are then simmered slowly in the seasoned broth, and the cooking time must not be too short.
Antique-style ivory carvings are a specialty of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Nanjing is well known for its antique-style ivory carvings, which come in a variety of forms such as figures, beasts, and various vessels. The fine ivory carving piece produced in Nanjing, titled "Princess Wencheng Enters Tibet," was once ranked among the top nine outstanding works of newly created traditional crafts in China. In addition, other ivory carving masterpieces such as "Dragon Boat Festival," "Tang People Playing Cuju," and "Rainbow Skirt Feathered Dress Dance" have also received high praise from both Chinese and foreign audiences.
Nanjing Gold Foil is a specialty product of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. In a narrow sense, Nanjing Gold Foil specifically refers to pure gold foil produced in Nanjing; in a broader sense, it encompasses all types of metal foils. The areas around Longtan Town in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing and Huayuan Township in Jiangning District serve as hubs for the production and distribution of Nanjing Gold Foil and Gold Thread. Local farmers possess the traditional skills of “beating foil” and “making thread,” which have been passed down through generations. The production process of Nanjing Gold Foil is unique and highly technical. From ancient times to the present, it has always been made entirely by hand-hammering, representing a distinctive traditional craft of China. Producing gold foil involves over ten intricate procedures, including melting the gold, flattening it into leaves, laying it in molds, baking, twisting, hammering, shaping, and cutting. Through these meticulous processes, gold bars are hammered into ultra-thin sheets as delicate as cicada wings—stacks of 1,100 sheets of gold foil measure less than 0.1 centimeters in height. The high quality of Nanjing Gold Foil has earned it widespread acclaim.
Nanjing wood carving is a renowned specialty of Nanjing, Jiangsu. The wood carvings in Nanjing are divided into antique-style wood carvings and boxwood carvings. Antique-style wood carvings feature simple, dignified colors and excel in imitations of Tang Dynasty horses. Their arhat and deity statues also achieve a lifelike harmony between form and spirit, making them distinctive. Boxwood carvings primarily depict animals and human figures. Wood carving is a type of sculpture and is commonly referred to as "folk..."
Gourmet food in Qixia District: Nanjing mugwort fruit, crispy reed shoots, mugwort leaf shaved ice, Eight Trigrams sweet corn, appetizing buckwheat noodles, lotus-scented bullfrog, spicy mashed sticky rice, Auspicious & Fortunate, farmhouse mixed platter…
As a unique aquatic vegetable from Nanjing’s lowland paddy fields, Fragrant-Flower Lotus Root is renowned for its tender, sweet, fragrant, and crisp qualities. During the Ming Dynasty, it was even crafted into the tribute dish “Pounded Lotus Root” and sent to Beijing, securing its significant place in the history of Nanjing’s locally grown agricultural products. Dashitea Pavilion even earned its name from this—“Fragrant-Flower Lotus Root is only found in Nanjing…”
Dongba Town’s Hong Song Village is located south of Dongba Town in a typical hilly area. In recent years, Hong Song Village has focused on boosting local prosperity through industry development, vigorously expanding the cultivation of economic orchard fruits—especially grapes—with notable success. Currently, the village boasts an organic grape planting base of over 1,000 acres and has established the Honggang Economic Orchard Cooperative…
While strolling casually along Gaochun Old Street one day, I happened to notice, behind a gauzy window facing the street, several women dressed in blue floral-print garments, all heads down and busy at work. Each pair of them would untie a square, limp cloth bundle, inside of which lay an enormous, whole piece of tofu — snow-white and tender, truly enticing. Then, …
Qingshan Biluochun, Qingshan Biluochun — a renowned local tea from Gaochun, is produced in the picturesque Qingshan hills of eastern Gaochun. This area boasts fertile soil, charming scenery, and beautiful forests and valleys. Legend has it that during his southern tour, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty noticed the tea’s jade-like green color, its curly, spiral shape, and the fact that it was harvested in spring, and thus bestowed upon it the name “Biluochun” (Green Spiral Spring Tea). Biluochun is made from the young buds and leaves...
Traditional Cloth Shoes from the Old Street — These classic cotton-woven cloth shoes are one of the famous local specialties of Gaochun. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, Gaochun cloth shoes were widely renowned and exported to regions such as Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, and Anhui’s Wuhu and Xuancheng. In those days, most women did not engage in farm work and placed great importance on needlework. As a result, very few rural women couldn’t stitch shoe soles or…
Ingredients: 500g pork ribs, 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon (15ml) dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (5g) chopped scallions, 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt, 1 section of white part of green onion, 1 piece of ginger, 1 teaspoon (5g) chicken bouillon, 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons (30g) white sugar…
Salted duck is a long-renowned specialty of Hushu in Jiangning. Legend has it that it has a history of over 300 years. During the Qing Dynasty, it was presented as a tribute to the imperial court and called “Tribute Duck.” It was also commonly exchanged among officials as a gift, known as “Official Gift Salted Duck.” Hushu salted duck adheres to traditional production techniques: “stir-fried salt curing, clear brine soaking, thorough air-drying, and adequate boiling...”
Every bone in the bone broth is carefully selected—each one has meat, tendons, and plenty of marrow. The broth is richly flavorful, clearly made without MSG or artificial seasonings, but through long hours of slow simmering. The delicious bone broth paired with Chinese cabbage makes the soup even more tasty. If you don’t want to have any other dishes…
The trend of eating roast goose originated three years ago on Dongxin South Road in Dongshan Town. The owner was an authentic farmer, and his shop was far from upscale, but his pressure-cooked braised roast goose captivated the entire town of Dongshan and then spread to Nanjing. At its peak, Dongxin South Road was packed with private cars bringing in diners from the city. Dongshan roast goose refers to slicing the goose…