The Hometown of Sea Salt — Lianyungang City
Eel farming in Donghai County, Lianyungang City has a long history. Steamed eel involves selecting an eel weighing about 500–750 grams. After slaughtering, the eel is blanched in warm water to remove the slimy coating, then gutted and rinsed clean. Scallions and ginger are finely shredded for later use. The eel is sliced diagonally into approximately 3 cm pieces and arranged in a plum blossom pattern. A mixture of salt, MSG, …
Yuanbang Cherries are a specialty of Yuanbang Village, Dongwangji Township, Guanyun County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. Guanyun’s Yuanbang Cherries are as red as agate, as yellow as congealed fat, with bright, sparkling colors and particularly rich nutrition. The Yuanbang Cherry Base is located in Yuanbang Village, Dongwangji Township, covering a planned area of 320 mu, with an initial planting of 120 mu and the cultivation of 20,000…
Xianjian Figs are a specialty of Shiwu Village, Shizhuang Township, Guanyun County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. Xianjian Figs from Guanyun County have received high praise in the market. The Guanyun County Shenjian Fig Planting Professional Cooperative was established in July 2012, located in Shiwu Village, Shizhuang Township, with 306 member households and a cultivation area of 300 acres. The cooperative has developed…
Guanyun seaweed is a specialty of Weifeng Town, Guanyun County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. Seaweed is one of the natural marine algae foods, containing large amounts of protein, sugar, fat, cellulose, as well as inorganic substances such as potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and iodine. With its unique nutritional value, it is regarded as a rare natural green health food. Weifeng Town is located...
Kelp Lianyungang has been engaged in the artificial cultivation of kelp for over 40 years and is the only kelp-producing area in Jiangsu Province. Kelp belongs to the brown algae phylum and the Laminariaceae family. The algal body is brown, flat, and strap-like. Cultivated kelp is harvested as seedlings in autumn, with individual seedlings clipped onto seeding ropes and placed in the sea for farming. It is then harvested the following summer. Kelp contains…
Guanyun soybeans are a major and high-quality crop in Guanyun County, boasting a long production history. The saying “Guanyun soybeans, the king of soybeans” is well known across China. According to the *Guanyun County Science and Technology Annals*, “In 1917, soybeans were already exported to seven countries including the United States and the United Kingdom”; the *Annals of Chinese Industries* state that “in December 1932, Guanyun County exported soybeans…
Drunken Crabs are made with sea crabs, complemented by cooked Sichuan peppercorns, alcohol, and other ingredients. They have an aromatic fragrance, tender and delicious meat, and when served with vinegar and minced ginger, they make an excellent drink accompaniment. Crabs are crustaceans, a type of creature with complex and highly variable numbers of genetic materials, often exceeding 100 pairs. Most...
In Guanyun, there is a small creature commonly known as dou dan (cowpea caterpillar), which is a local delicacy. Dou dan, scientifically called the cowpea pod borer, has an elegant body shape resembling a silkworm. The adult is about 5 centimeters long, tender green in color, with a darker head and a tail horn. Starting from the first abdominal segment, there are seven pairs of white lines on both sides. It damages bean leaves,…
The Donghai Hot Springs are rich in various minerals and trace elements beneficial to the human body, such as sodium, magnesium, potassium, nitrogen, and radon. To help visitors better understand and experience the Donghai Hot Springs, in 2006, the Hot Spring Tourism Resort Management Committee built a "Health-Boosting Egg" spring at the Phase II of the Hot Spring Square, where visitors can enjoy the sight of hot spring water gushing out. …
The wild grassland chickens from Yushan are free-range on the mountain, feeding mainly on pine needles, grass seeds, and insects, and drinking natural mountain spring water. They have a long growth cycle. The eggs are pollution-free, 100% natural and green food. The yolks are bright orange-yellow, the egg whites are thick and free of fishy taste, and the cholesterol content is 30–50% lower than that of ordinary eggs. The lecithin content is four times that of regular eggs…
Double-Shop Lily Flowers are a specialty of Shuangdian Town, Donghai County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. The production area of Shuangdian Lily Flowers is within the current administrative region of Shuangdian Town, Donghai County, Jiangsu Province. "Request for Clarification of the Protected Geographic Indication Area of Shuangdian Lily Flowers," Dongzheng Fa [2014] No. 8. Jiangsu Provincial Local Standard: "Shuangdian Lily Flowers" (draft)...
Donghai Ecological Fish is a specialty of Donghai County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. Donghai is known as the “County of a Hundred Reservoirs,” with vast waters and excellent water quality, producing over ten types of fish such as bighead carp, grass carp, mandarin fish, and whitebait.
Donghai Old Rooster is a specialty dish from Donghai County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. Long renowned, it has become a signature food of Donghai. The dish is made using free-range grass-fed roosters raised on local farms for over two years, cooked with seasonings such as chili peppers, star anise, and cinnamon in a rich, fiery braised sauce. It has a bold, spicy, and mellow flavor, with a tender yet chewy texture, and a deep-colored broth...
Taolin Roast Chicken is a specialty dish from Taolin Town, Donghai County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. The Donghai Taolin Roast Chicken boasts a well-balanced flavor, unique taste, and rich nutrition, and has long been beloved by customers across northern Jiangsu. The chicken used is a one-year-old locally raised live bird, and every step—from slaughtering to final product—is completed within six hours. It is carefully prepared using over twenty kinds of natural...
The grapes from Shilianghe Town are known for their high sugar content, low acidity, vibrant color, and plump berries, making them truly “green” grapes. They have been certified as provincial pollution-free agricultural products. Shilianghe Grapes have been granted the status of a Geographical Indication Protected Product. Shilianghe Town is located in the northern part of Donghai County, featuring a warm temperate, humid monsoon climate with abundant sunshine, concurrent rain and heat,…
The production area of Huangchuan Strawberries covers the current administrative regions of nine towns in Donghai County, Jiangsu Province: Huangchuan, Shilianghe, Baitabu, Shiliu, Anfeng, Shuangdian, Taolin, Henggou, and Tuofeng. I. Varieties Mingbao, Benihoppe (Hongyan), Akihime (Zhangji), and Ningyu. II. Growing Conditions Soil type…
Rutile, also known as rutile, is a black metallic mineral. The titanium element it contains is silver-white in color, hard yet lightweight. When made into titanium alloys, it becomes an excellent material for industries such as aircraft manufacturing. Rutile containing the titanium element is not abundant, and there are only four national titanium metal bases in China—one of which is located in Donghai County, Lianyungang City. The rutile in Donghai County...
Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish in Slurry Sauce is a signature dish by Master Ding Wanggu, a leading figure in Huaiyang cuisine. The mandarin fish has a jam-like flavor that's sweet and tangy, with tender, flaky bones and meat. The cooking technique showcases a dynamic flair: the heat must be live, the pouring quick, utilizing the instantaneous layering of "hot wok—oil splash—sauce mixture" to create a lively bubbling effect. The sauce is then poured over the hot fish, allowing it to rapidly seep in, filling the air with the aroma of vinegar. …
The "Donghai Old Huai Pigs" declared by the Sudong Farmers' Professional Cooperative of Donghai County have been approved as a geographical indication collective trademark by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. The "Donghai Old Huai Pig" is a major subgroup of the "Yellow-Huaihai Black Pig," known for its delicious meat, unique flavor, and pure taste. As early as the Qin Dynasty, these pigs were raised in herds on the northern Huai Plain...