Geographical Scope: The rice is produced in twenty townships in the northern part of Xinghua City, including Shagou, Zhoufen, Lizhong, Ganggu, Zhongbao, Xibao, Chengdong, Dazou, Diaoyu, Hainan, Xiawei, Anfeng, Changrong, Linhu, Laowei, Xinduo, Daying, Yongfeng, Hechen, and Daiyao. This area lies between longitude 32°40′–33°13′ east and latitude…
These are premium Xinghua hairy crabs, scientifically known as the Chinese mitten crab, commonly referred to as river crabs or simply crabs, with the English name: xinghuacrab. These crabs are produced in Xinghua, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, and are a type of freshwater river crab. In recent years, aquaculture in Xinghua has undergone a significant transformation—from extensive to intensive farming, and from scattered small-scale operations to large-scale management. This year’s total aquatic output…
Natural water bodies such as ditches and open waters in the towns of Shagou, Zhongbao, Hainan, Duotian, Linhu, Xijiao, Chenbao, and Zhouzhuang in Xinghua City; this area is located between 32°40′-33°13′ north latitude and 119°43′-120°16′ east longitude. Specific qualities: the shrimp are highly adaptable and breed quickly; the meat is…
Origin: Xinghua, Jiangsu Province, China. Preparation: First, use a knife to make a flat cut along the spine from the outer edge of the pectoral fin to the tail without severing it, then lift off the skin and remove the belly bones. Next, slice the fish diagonally into fillets, rinse them clean and drain the moisture. Place the fillets in a bowl, mix evenly with fine salt, then coat with egg white and wet starch. Slice the bamboo shoots and cut the scallions into "sparrow-tongue" pieces. Then heat the wok...
Rice vermicelli is a food made from high-quality rice through refined processing, shaped like fine noodles. It has a smooth, white, and slender appearance, a deliciously soft texture in the mouth, and is inexpensive. Fujian’s Xinghua vermicelli is the most highly regarded, with strands as fine as hair—loose yet resilient without breaking, and possessing unique flavor and quality. Production of rice vermicelli has low costs and high export potential; per…
Taizhou Fried Stinky Tofu once reminded me of a military strategy that goes: “Put them in a desperate situation and they will survive.” This local snack truly embodies that philosophy. Some say the more depraved you are, the happier you become—and Taizhou Fried Stinky Tofu takes this idea to the extreme. The first time I tried it, I was merely experiencing the spirit of the dish, drawn in by its unconventional nature, and …
Taizhou Dried Tofu Strips No one knows exactly when dried tofu strips became a local specialty here, but they’ve grown increasingly famous. Visitors who come to Taizhou without trying them might as well not have come at all. This is Taizhou, also known as Phoenix Village. Just think—if even a phoenix chooses to nest here, others planting phoenix trees might not be so lucky in attracting one…
Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup Taizhou is located between the north and the south of China, embodying an inclusive spirit that welcomes all, hence it boasts a rich variety of local snacks, many of which are distinctive, though not unique to Taizhou. However, locals have creatively adapted delicacies from across the country, infusing them with the city’s unique flavors, elevating them beyond the originals...
20 kg premium wheat flour, 3 kg live crucian carp, 3 kg white soy sauce, 50 g shrimp roe, 1 kg eel bones, 25 g white pepper, 50 g ginger, 50 g Shaoxing wine, 100 g scallions, 400 g chopped garlic chives, 2.5 kg rendered lard. Preparation Method: 1. First, scale and clean the crucian carp,…
Taizhou dry noodles are beloved by many. Their preparation is quite simple: use good soy sauce, add lard, skip the broth, and simply toss the boiled noodles in the bowl to mix everything together. For a more refined version, a bit of Taizhou sesame oil, minced garlic, or ground pepper may be added. But making dry noodles requires some skill—the noodles shouldn’t be overcooked, otherwise they’ll turn sticky and lose their chewiness…
Taizhou Hemp Seed Cake comes in both sweet and savory flavors. Originally coated with sesame seeds on one side only, it later evolved to use carefully selected black and white sesame seeds, coated on both sides respectively—hence the name "Double-Sided Colored Hemp Seed Cake." The Double-Sided Colored Hemp Seed Cake was first created during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. It offers both sweet and savory tastes, boasts a golden color, has a crisp texture, and leaves a delightful aftertaste. Traditional Recipe: Ingredients (for 100 pieces) include...
Produced in Taizhou, Jiangsu. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, a man named Zou Wenqing, who was skilled in medicine and keen on learning, reached adulthood and, understanding the hardships of farmers, sought a way to make a living. He developed a "secret herbal fermentation recipe" and opened the "Zou Tiande Herbal Liquor Workshop" on Beishansi Street in Hailing City, becoming the first to hang the sign for Aged Herbal Liquor. Later, a man surnamed Chen…
The planting area of high-quality red wheat in Xinghua City has reached 1.2 million mu, all of which have passed the overall certification for pollution-free agricultural product production areas. The annual output of high-quality wheat exceeds 400,000 tons, with a commercialization rate of over 90%. In recent years, the city has focused on base construction, supported by standardized production and management, efficient cultivation techniques, and…
“Xinghua Scallion” is a distinctive local variety from Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province, with a long cultivation history. It boasts a rich aroma, superior quality, and contains special diallyl sulfide, which offers health benefits such as stimulating appetite and preventing cardiovascular diseases. It serves as an ideal raw material for fresh-keeping and dehydration processing, and is an indispensable seasoning in the food industry. Instant noodles from brands like Uni-President, Master Kong...
Drunken crabs from Zhongzhuang have a long history and are famous both at home and abroad. As early as the 18th century, they were well-known tribute items sent to the imperial court. In 1898, at the South Seas (Singapore) Exposition, they were awarded first prize. The "Moutai Shaochun" (i.e., Moutai liquor), exhibited by the "Chengyi Distillery" from Maotai Town, Zunyi County, Guizhou Province, also won the gold medal in the liquor category at this fair...
Xinghua City Five Blessings Sauce Products Factory is a specialized manufacturer of sauce products, with its predecessor being Yangzhou Five Blessings Sauce Garden. Five Blessings Pickles are known for their four traditional characteristics: freshness, sweetness, crispness, and tenderness. The factory produces ten major product lines, including pickles, sauces, soy sauce, soy sauce color, vinegar, and fermented tofu. As early as during the Xuantong era, it received awards at the Nanyang Products Exhibition…
Freshwater shrimp are the most predominant species among the freshwater shrimp in Xinghua, accounting for one-tenth of the national freshwater shrimp market. They prefer living at the bottom of lakes, rivers, and ponds. Xinghua features diverse types of water bodies, and the environmental conditions are suitable for the growth of freshwater shrimp. Characteristics of freshwater shrimp: they are highly adaptable and breed quickly; the shrimp meat is tender, delicious, and rich in nutrients; the shrimp are large in size and have good color quality…
Double Fish Pork Jerky is made from carefully selected ingredients using a unique recipe that undergoes over ten traditional production processes. It is as thin as paper, neatly shaped, and boasts a vibrant color reminiscent of agate and ruby. The jerky is lean, delicate, and not greasy. With a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, it is slightly crispy and offers the umami of both fish and meat. It tastes sweet, fresh, and aromatic upon first bite, with a long-lasting aftertaste that lingers on the fingers—deeply loved by the public…
Ingredients: 50g crab roe, 300g specialty glass noodles, chopped green garlic. Seasonings: salt, MSG, pepper, minced ginger, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, broth, refined oil. Preparation: Cut the specialty glass noodles and briefly blanch them in boiling water, then rinse in clean water. Heat a wok over high heat, add refined oil, then…
Taizhou, anciently known as Hailing, was hailed as “an ancient prefecture of the Han and Tang dynasties, a renowned region of Huaihai.” It has long been a place of flourishing literary culture and a cradle of exceptional talent. Peking Opera, known as the national opera of China, is regarded as a “national treasure,” and the late Master Mei Lanfang was a towering figure in the art form—bridging its past and future—who enjoyed immense prestige both at home and abroad. Master Mei’s ancestral home was in Taizhou. In 1956, Master Mei led the Mei Lanfang Troupe...