Pancakes — one of China’s traditional foods. Made by spreading a batter of mixed grains and pan-frying it, preparation and eating methods vary slightly by region. Most pancakes are made from coarse grains, offering high nutritional value. They are porous and fluffy, available in thick (layered) or thin versions, making them easy to pair with other foods and suitable for various occasions. In Xuzhou, northern Jiangsu, pancakes are a staple food. …
Lianglai Feng Spicy Soup has a history of nearly a century. Through the efforts of several generations, its preparation technique, quality, taste, color, and nutritional value have been continuously refined. The soup is meticulously brewed with finless eel, pork bone, old hen, along with more than ten kinds of tonic Chinese herbal medicines. It is characterized by premium ingredients, generous portions, a tangy and spicy flavor, and delicious freshness...
Honey-Glazed Bee Cake is one of Xuzhou’s renowned specialty pastries. It can be eaten directly or prepared by dissolving in hot water, serving as a nourishing tonic that helps relieve coughs and moisten the lungs—especially favored by the elderly. This product is recognized by China's Ministry of Commerce as a "Time-Honored Chinese Brand" and is a celebrated local specialty from Xuzhou. Made using traditional craftsmanship and uniquely selected ingredients, the manufacturing company has been honored by the Jiangsu Provincial Ethnic Affairs Commission...
A highly nutritious health vegetable, burdock is a valuable health-promoting food. It is a treasure trove of benefits and is honored as the "King of Vegetables." Eating burdock can strengthen the body, improve the body’s metabolic processes, help lower blood pressure, support digestive health, nourish the kidneys, enhance vitality, and has certain auxiliary effects in treating diabetes and rheumatism. It…
Ginkgo, commonly known as white fruit, is a famous specialty of Xuzhou. Ginkgo is an ancient and precious tree species unique to China. Its cultivation began during the Qin and Han dynasties, flourished in the Three Kingdoms period, and became increasingly widespread from the Tang and Song dynasties onward. It is one of the oldest tree species in the world and is often referred to as a “living fossil.” Xuzhou’s ginkgo enjoys a high reputation both domestically and internationally. The annual production reaches 500,000 kilograms…
The Honey-Glazed Three-Cuts produced by Xuzhou Taikang Hui Ethnic Food Store are renowned for their rich, golden texture and sweet, delicious taste, achieved through carefully selected ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. They have become a top-choice specialty product for visitors traveling to Xuzhou. Ingredients: refined flour, sesame seeds, honey, vegetable oil, maltose, white sugar, southern osmanthus...
The “Biographies” section of the Book of Han records: “Fan Kuai, Marquis of Wuyang, was a native of Pei who made his living as a dog butcher, and later hid in the Mangdang Mountains and marshes with Emperor Gaozu.” Although the tradition of all-dog feasts dates back to the pre-Qin period, it was Fan Kuai’s butchering and cooking of dogs that truly brought the practice to perfection, forming a unique genre of dog and turtle cuisine. Researchers at Pengcheng Hotel, drawing on the culture of the pre-Qin and Han dynasties as their theme...
Originally named Dragon and Phoenix Stew. When Xiang Yu declared himself the Hegemon-King and established his capital in Pengcheng (modern-day Xuzhou), he held a founding ceremony and prepared a grand "Dragon and Phoenix Banquet." Legend has it that it was personally designed by Consort Yu. The Dragon and Phoenix Stew was the centerpiece of this banquet. The main ingredients were turtle (a water creature, with the dragon as the king of aquatic animals) and pheasant (a feathered creature, with the phoenix as the king of birds), hence the dish symbolizes...
This involves lightly patting the dough by hand to form a round about 1 cm thick and roughly the size of a bowl opening (or similar to a turtle’s back), which is then baked to maturity on a pan or griddle. It is commonly made with sorghum flour, cornmeal, dried sweet potato flour, or mixed bean flour. …
Gaomo is made from unleavened dough, rolled out to a thickness of about 0.1 cm and a diameter of around 30 cm. When eaten, it is soft yet chewy, resilient, and satisfying, both filling and good for dental health. Gaomo is a unique type of flatbread in Xuzhou’s folk cuisine with a long history. A well-known local folk rhyme goes: “Round little cakes a foot wide, crisp and fragrant fried dough twists…”
The mandarin duck, also known as the "righteous bird," is known for living in pairs—male and female together—and flying wing to wing. It has long been a symbol of love and longing. As an ancient verse goes: "If we can fly wing to wing, why fear death? I’d rather be a mandarin duck than envy the immortals." During the golden autumn season, when rice is ripe and chickens are plump, serving a classic, beautifully presented dish—Mandarin Duck Chicken—at the table is sure to bring immense joy to your whole family...
Bashan Flour Paste is a specialty of Ahhu Town, Xinyi City, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. In Xinyi, Bashan Flour Paste can be served as an appetizer, eaten with scallions or other dipping ingredients, or used as a cooking ingredient — for example, when making twice-cooked pork, adding the paste while stir-frying the meat greatly enhances the flavor. The Bashan Flour Paste from Xinyi is a traditional skill passed down through the Li family...
Jiang's Braided Chili Soup is a specialty dish from Xinyi City, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. Jiang's chili soup is known for its numbing, spicy, savory, and aromatic flavors, made with dozens of ingredients. The soup has a light taste and thick texture, smooth on the palate with refined toppings. During the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, Jiang Hongjun, who wore a large braid, sold chili soup door-to-door daily, carrying it around in a shoulder pole...
Luoma Lake Green Shrimp is a specialty of Luoma Lake in Xinyi City, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. The large green shrimp produced here are renowned for their vibrant color, large size, thin shells, and plump meat. Made into drunken shrimp using these as the main ingredient, they offer a unique flavor that is highly appealing to diners. Luoma Lake green shrimp, named for their blue-green hue, are known as "green shrimp." Luoma Lake features numerous shallow areas…
Luoma Lake whitebait is a specialty of Luoma Lake in New Yi City, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. The whitebait of Luoma Lake are snow-white and translucent like fine jade, shaped like slender silver threads. Their flesh is tender, delicate, and delicious, earning them the reputations of "silver from the water" and "ginseng from the water." Luoma Lake lies to the north of the Longhai Railway, east of the scenic Ma'ling Mountain, and is surrounded on the west and south sides by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal…
Luoma Lake crabs are a specialty of Luoma Lake in Xinyi City, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. These crabs are notably large, with males boasting fat as white as jade and females with fat as golden as yellow—a truly rare and delicious delicacy. Luoma Lake is one of the better-preserved inland lakes in terms of its ecosystem, featuring an excellent environment and pristine water quality, along with abundant natural food sources such as aquatic plants and benthic animals...
Xinyi City has a temperate monsoon climate and is one of the most suitable regions in China for growing peach trees. The city has developed three major honey peach production areas, mainly in the Tiqu Mountain area, Malin Mountain area, and Xutang Forest Farm. Currently, there are over ten early, mid, and late-season varieties of Xinyi honey peaches, including China Sha Hong, Da Zhen Bao, Xin Chuan Zhong Dao, Chun Mi, and Chun Mei...
Bundled Fragrant Hoof, a traditional specialty from Xinyi City, Jiangsu Province. It is a type of bundled fragrant hoof meat product. The main ingredient is a fresh pig’s trotter with the central main bone removed but the hoof skin and toe bones retained. Inside, it is stuffed with a filling made of marinated lean pork and mixed shredded cooked skin. The product is then simmered in brine and sterilized to become the final product. This invention is aesthetically pleasing, retains the shape of the pig’s…
Shaodian Town is one of the key chestnut-producing areas in China, with a production history spanning hundreds of years. In the past, due to a single variety, backward production techniques, and poor management, annual chestnut output hovered around 500,000 kilograms. In recent years, departments such as the Quality Supervision Bureau, Science and Technology Bureau, Forestry and Animal Husbandry Bureau, and Agricultural Resources Development Bureau have joined forces to support...
In the vast northern Jiangsu region lies an ancient historic town—Yaowan Town. Like a brilliant pearl nestled between the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and Luoma Lake, Yaowan bustles with vibrant markets, lively daily life, and a gathering of merchants. Its well-developed waterway transportation sits at the junction of Suqian, Xinyi, and Pizhou, earning it the nickname “where the rooster’s crow can be heard in three counties.”