Tiangang Lake Whitebait is a specialty of Tiangang Lake in Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. The whitebait from Tiangang Lake in Sihong are smooth and transparent all over, delicate and crystal-clear, like ice carvings and jade sculptures, with no visible internal organs or bones. Their flesh is fine-textured, snow-white, tender, and can be used to cook a variety of delicious dishes and savory broths. Tiangang Lake whitebait is a rare aquatic product in the Sihong area and is ranked among the “Three Treasures of Sihong” along with “Shuanggou Daqu” liquor and “hollow noodles.”
Gui Ren Mung Bean Pancakes are a specialty of Guiren Town, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. These pancakes are made through five processes: soaking the beans, mashing the bean paste, removing foam, grinding the batter, and dropping to fry. They are characterized by their golden-yellow, translucent appearance, pure bean flavor, smooth texture, and the ability to bend without breaking. It is said that Gui Ren Mung Bean Pancakes originated during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, and they have been around for over...
Sihong Hollow Noodles are a specialty of Sihong County in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. These noodles are fine yet not greasy, with various flavors among different types. They are delicious, easy to digest, and make for a nutritious food suitable for all ages. Sihong Hollow Noodles are a renowned local product of Jiangsu Province. Their surface is smooth and round, with silver-thread-like tiny holes inside. If you pick one up at random…
The Han Mountain in Muyang County has kyanite mineral reserves of 7.187 million tons and ore reserves of 120.83 million tons, with a kyanite content of 18.35% and a rutile content of 1.4% in the ore. The refractoriness reaches 1830°C, making it a rare large-scale high-quality kyanite deposit in China. The kyanite deposit in this mine is exposed at the surface,…
Cuisine: Jiangsu cuisine Flavor: Deep-fried and braised Price: 40–80 RMB Features: Golden in color, crispy outside and tender inside, generously filled, delicious and fragrant. Ingredients: 500g crucian carp, 300g pork caul fat, 25g fresh shiitake mushrooms, 5g winter bamboo shoots, 50g lean pork, 10g pine nuts, 1g salt and pepper mix, 50g peanut oil…
Cuisine: Jiangsu Cuisine Flavor: Salty and Savory Price: 40–80 RMB Features: Known for its unique preparation method, amber-like color, delicious taste, and widespread fame. Ingredients: One 1250g hen, 30g honey, 75g pork fat, 50g oyster sauce, 35g ginger pieces, 100g Hua Diao wine, 35g scallions, 125g light second soup…
Dingzhuang Specialty Dish is a local specialty from Dingzui Town, Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. Also known as daylily, Dingzhuang Specialty Dish has a long history and has long been renowned in domestic and international markets for its long strands, thick flesh, bright color, and delicious taste. “Dingzhuang Specialty Dish” refers to daylilies, or golden needles, and is named after its main production area around Dingzui Town in Suyu District, hence also called “Dingzhuang Specialty Dish.” The...
Features of stone-ground flour: Preserves the nutrients in the flour. Currently, the flour processing in China involves high-speed and high-temperature procedures, which typically destroy most of the vitamins, minerals, active components, and nutrients. In response to this, we introduce a low-temperature stone-grinding method that benefits the nation, the people, and health…
Carefully selected free-range duck eggs from local fishermen around the Hongze Lake Wetland, meticulously processed through cleaning, salting, and packaging. Equipped with a carrying handle for convenience and presented in exquisite packaging, these make an essential gift for visiting family and friends.…
The Ink Wash Lotus Pond Umbrella is meticulously crafted from opaque, UV-blocking black PVC fabric, premium aluminum ribs, and fiberglass tips. Its fiber-reinforced design ensures durability and excellent value for money. The umbrella surface features an elegant ink wash painting of a lotus pond, exuding refined beauty and capturing the charm of the lotus blossoms in the vast wetlands. It comes with a matching color umbrella sleeve for convenient storage,...
Shangtang Tribute Rice is produced in the northwest of Jiangsu Province, in the lower reaches of the Huai River, bordering Shangtang Town of Sihong County to the west. Sihong County is recognized nationally as an ecological demonstration county, a commercial grain base county, and the hometown of tribute rice. Historically, “Shangtang Tribute Rice” was reserved exclusively for the emperor, renowned for its superior quality. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign, a court official, bearing a plaque inscribed with the words “as if I were there in person”...
Main ingredient: Guiren mung bean cakes Ingredients: Scallions, garlic, salt, monosodium glutamate Method: Stir-fry scallions, garlic, and mung bean cakes in oil until cooked, then add a little salt and monosodium glutamate before serving. Benefits and nutritional value: The protein content of mung beans is nearly three times that of rice, and they contain more vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other minerals than rice. Therefore, they not only have excellent nutritional value but also significant medicinal benefits. Mung beans have a sweet and cool nature, helping to clear heat and detoxify. Regular consumption of mung bean cakes can supplement nutrition, boost energy, and can be enjoyed all year round.
Sihong Clear-Water Crayfish is a specialty of Sihong in Suqian, Jiangsu Province. The locals have developed unique cooking techniques for these crayfish. Typically, crayfish around 8 cm in size are selected — they come from the unpolluted shallow grassy areas of Hongze Lake. These crayfish are bright in color, spotlessly clean, free of earthy odors, lively and strong, and able to crawl vigorously. They are placed in clear water…
Hongze Lake Fish Head is a specialty of Sihong, Suqian, Jiangsu Province. Main ingredient: 750g of bighead carp head. Ingredients: salt, monosodium glutamate, scallions, ginger. Method: Clean one Hongze Lake bighead carp head (approximately 750 grams). Heat the pan, add oil, and sauté scallions and ginger until fragrant. Add 1 kilogram of hot water, place the fish head in the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 20 minutes until the soup turns white and…
The wheel cake is a specialty food from northern Jiangsu, primarily made with flour, white sugar, candied fruits, fresh pork lard, rock sugar, and other ingredients, and then deep-fried into a filled pastry. It is abundantly produced in northern towns of Sihong such as Guiren and Chenji. As a deep-fried treat, the wheel cake is best served hot—crispy, sweet, golden in color, and with a delicate texture. It is a…
Sihong crayfish is a specialty of Sihong County in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province. The "Jinshui" brand Hongze Lake crayfish from Sihong are in high demand in cities such as Nanjing, Wuxi, Changzhou, Shanghai, and Ningbo. Sihong County accounts for 40% of the entire surface area of Hongze Lake, and its abundant aquatic resources make it highly suitable for crayfish farming. In recent years, the county…
Sago is commonly found in drinks such as milk tea or sweet soups, often enjoyed as a refreshing summer beverage. The pastry chefs at "Four Seasons Fishing Village" have put an innovative twist on this, using sago, taro, and other ingredients along with additives like agar powder and coconut milk to make sago cake. It tastes even better when chilled. Moreover, aside from taro, other ingredients like sweet potatoes and papaya can also be used—highlighting the creators' creativity in ingredient pairing.
Cuisine: Jiangsu cuisine Flavor: Salty-sweet Price: 10–40 RMB Ingredients: Pumpkin, salted duck egg, coriander, chicken powder, cooking oil, salt Preparation method: 1. Peel the pumpkin first. 2. Cut the pumpkin open, remove the seeds, then slice it into evenly sized strips. 3. Remove the shells and egg whites from the salted duck eggs, then mash the yolks with a knife (for about half a jin…
Cuisine: Jiangsu Cuisine
Cuisine: Jiangsu cuisine | Flavor: Sweet and sour | Price: 40-80 RMB | Features: Exquisite appearance, almost indistinguishable from real fish, crispy skin with tender flesh, and a well-balanced sweet and sour taste. | Ingredients: 500g yam, 20g dried shiitake mushrooms, 35g fresh shiitake mushrooms, 35g bamboo shoots, 50g bean curd skin, 20g broad bean starch, 25g vinegar, 15g white sugar...