Fried dough twists are a specialty snack from Zhuanghang in Fengxian District, Shanghai, and their preparation is quite elaborate. The dough is left to rest until soft, then cut into thick strips, pressed into thin noodles, and aligned neatly. Some are left plain, while others are kneaded with sesame seeds to make sesame-flavored strips. The oil is poured into a pan and heated over low heat until warm. The raw dough twists are then placed in the warm oil and fried for about 20 minutes...
The flaky pastry is made from refined white flour, vegetable oil, and appropriate amounts of alkaline, pepper, salt, and other ingredients. It undergoes processes such as making the lard mixture, kneading the dough, forming the pastry, and pan-frying or baking. The layers are distinct, the color is delicate, the texture is crispy and fluffy, sweet yet not greasy, and it melts in your mouth. …
Crabapple Cake is a famous traditional delicacy from Fengxian, Shanghai. It is made by pouring batter into special molds and then baking. The cake is shaped like a crabapple flower, with a deep purplish-red color, and is sweet, fragrant, and soft in texture. It is truly excellent in color, aroma, taste, and appearance. As a traditional decorative pastry with a long history, it is deeply loved by the public.…
Silent Blossoms — The Gentlemanly Tulip. This renowned Dutch flower, after years of cultivation and domestication, has finally found its way into China. The beauty of the tulip lies in the harmony between nature and human artistry; it is both a creation of nature and a crystallization of culture. It is simple, bright, sincere, and approachable, yet dazzlingly radiant and noble in its purity. Now, in the Nanhu…
At the end of 2004, the State Forestry Administration announced the results of the third round of evaluations for China's Famous, Special, and High-quality Economic Forest Towns. After recommendations from various regions and expert reviews, 73 counties, cities, and districts across the country were named "China's Famous, Special, and High-quality Economic Forest Towns." Among them, Nanhui District in Shanghai was overwhelmingly named the "Hometown of China’s Honey Peach"...
Honey is a traditional and ancient natural food product, known for its fragrant aroma, sweet and refreshing taste, and easy digestibility. It offers benefits such as clearing the lungs and moistening the intestines. The Lianfeng brand honey products from Nanhui, Shanghai, are processed using refined techniques without any additives, meeting the modern preference for natural flavors. Address: Huanan Town, Nanhui, Shanghai…
Stir-fried shrimp is popular with diners for its light and refreshing taste, delicious tenderness, and easy digestibility. Though making stir-fried shrimp may seem simple, it is actually not easy to master. Use fresh, unspoiled shrimp or quick-frozen shrimp. Since shrimp are generally cooked in their natural shape (without knife work), it is important that the shrimp are of roughly the same size—this ensures even heating, consistent doneness, and an attractive appearance. The coating on the shrimp forms a protective layer, preventing direct contact with the hot oil and allowing for indirect heating. This helps retain maximum moisture in the shrimp, resulting in plump, tender shrimp after cooking.
Taro is produced in Chongming, Shanghai. It is rich in crude protein, starch, polysaccharides (mucilage), crude fiber, and sugar. Its protein content is higher than that of other high-protein plants such as soybeans. The flesh of the taro root is delicate and aromatic, often served at banquets, typically cooked with plump chicken to make "Braised Taro Chicken"…
Produced in counties such as Chongming and Qingpu in Shanghai. Locally known as "miàn zhàng yú" (literally "yard-long fish") or "miàn tiáo yú" (literally "noodle fish"), it has tender meat and a delicious flavor, containing protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It is a delicacy on the dining table. Stir-fried quickly with eggs over high heat, it can be made into the famous dish "stir-fried whitebait with eggs." It can also be dried or processed into canned whitebait.…
Chongming Hairy Crab, originally known as the Chinese Mitten Crab, is called "Hairy Crab" by locals in Chongming because its two large claws are covered with fine hairs. Among the over 300 species of crabs found in rivers and lakes around the world, only about 20 are edible, but the most renowned among them is the Chinese Mitten Crab from China. Among the Chinese Mitten Crabs, the most...
Bred in the suburban counties of Shanghai, the Shanghai White Pig is primarily developed from Yorkshire pigs, Suzhong White pigs, and Taihu pigs. There are currently 20,000 productive sows. (1) Breed Characteristics: The pig has white hair all over, a medium to large body size, a sturdy physique, a straight or slightly concave face, and medium-sized ears that tilt slightly forward. It has a broad back, moderately large belly, and well-developed hindquarters…
Commonly known as "foreign flat beans," they have flat, knife-shaped pods, with 2–3 seeds per pod. The beans are white-skinned and white-fleshed, coarse yet fine in texture, with a clear and appealing color. They are widely grown by local farmers and are one of Chongming’s major local specialties. Rich in nutrients, delicious, and refreshing, white flat beans are a beloved home-cooked dish in both summer and autumn. …
Evolved from "stir-fried pig’s large intestine." Originally called "Braised Pig’s Large Intestine," it was first made at Shanghai's historic Laoshing Restaurant. By the 1930s, someone considered that the large intestine is quite rich and fatty, so they added torn vegetable and pea shoots as garnish, hence the name "Sauteed Pig’s Large Intestine with Torn Vegetable" or "Sauteed Pig’s Large Intestine with Pea Shoots." The traditional method of making this dish is very particular—the torn vegetable...
In Chinese cuisine, it’s common for dishes to be named after their knife techniques or seasonings. In this “Seafoam Grouper,” the term “seafoam” refers to a specific way of cutting the fish—the wavy pattern is meant to resemble the waves of the Qiantang River. The dish’s key seasoning, shrimp oil broth, is a distinctive flavor in Zhejiang cuisine...
Asparagus, also known as asparagus officinalis, is referred to as "dragon beard vegetable" in northern China. It is a perennial, dioecious, rhizomatous vegetable, with harvesting typically ending in early April each year. It is now extensively cultivated in the eastern part of Chongming. Asparagus is highly nutritious and offers great practical value...
Daffodils have a long cultivation history and rich cultural heritage in Chunming, Shanghai. As a native flower, they have traditionally been known as one of the “Three Treasures of Shanghai’s Flower World,” alongside silver willows from Songjiang and wintersweet from Waigang in Jiading. Chunming daffodils can have their blooming period controlled to fall around...
Chongming Lao Baijiu is one of the specialties of Chongming, known for its unique flavor—sweet with a slight acidity, rich aroma, moderate alcohol content, strong aftertaste, and lingering finish. It enjoys the reputation of “Renowned across 3,000 li north of the Yangtze, and the finest taste in the south of the river.” The climate of Chongming Island is mild and moist, with distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, ample sunshine, clean water and soil, and an excellent ecological environment…
The golden melon, also known as the golden silk melon, has been cultivated on Chongming Island for over a hundred years and is a traditional specialty of the region. With its tender, fragrant, crisp, and refreshing taste, it is a premium dish that is both delicious and visually appealing, widely favored in homes, restaurants, and hotels. It enjoys the reputation of being the "vegetable jellyfish." Not only is the golden melon tasty, but it is also highly nutritious. In addition to containing various vitamins essential to the human body...
Hairtail is a highly prized and commercially valuable fish, named for its flat, elongated body that resembles a short blade. From the Beginning of Spring solar term, hairtails migrate from the sea into rivers, swimming upstream to spawn. The waters around Chongming Island are among the most frequented by hairtails, giving local fishermen ideal conditions for catching them—thus making hairtail one of Chongming’s…
Originally named the Chinese mitten crab, it is called "Laomao Crab" by locals on Chongming Island because of the hair-like fuzz on its two large claws. Among the over 300 species of crabs found in rivers and lakes around the world, only about 20 are edible, but the most renowned is China’s Chinese mitten crab. Among these, the most prestigious are the Shengfang Crab from Baiyangdian...