Origin of Braised Pork with Dried Vegetables: A traditional local home-cooked dish from Heilongjiang. Nutritional content and benefits: Pork contains protein and fatty acids, providing heme (organic iron) and cysteine, which aids iron absorption, helping to improve iron-deficiency anemia. Dried vegetables are made by air-drying fresh vegetables such as green beans, eggplants, and potatoes, and are then braised with pork...
Heilongjiang Yellow Chicken is mainly distributed in the rural areas surrounding Qiqihar and the state-owned farms in the Nenjiang region. In recent years, its presence has expanded to places such as the Greater Khingan Mountains and Beian. The total number of these chickens in the province is relatively small, with only around ten thousand hens. This yellow chicken is a dual-purpose breed for both eggs and meat. It was first developed by the Heilongjiang Provincial Animal Husbandry Research Institute in 1965. The Heilongjiang Yellow…
Black fungus is rich in dry sugar gum, high-quality protein, fat, phosphorus, calcium, and other nutrients, making it a highly nutritious tonic. The black fungus from the mountainous areas around Jingpo Lake features large size, thick flesh, and delicious taste. It’s excellent whether stir-fried, served cold in salads, or added to soups. It also serves as a beneficial traditional Chinese medicinal herb. According to *Compendium of Materia Medica*, black fungus is not only highly nutritious...
The monkey head mushroom is world-renowned alongside bird's nest and shark fin, forming the famous "Three Mountain Delicacies of Mirror Lake" along with bear paw and deer nose, earning fame both in China and abroad. The monkey head is a large, nutrient-rich fungus that commonly grows on dead branches of oak and walnut trees, as well as fallen logs and wounds of living trees. It appears spherical, covered with...
Origin of Pine Nut Pork Tenderloin: A traditional local home-style dish from Heilongjiang. Nutritional content and benefits: The tenderloin is rich in vitamins A and B1, contains protein and fatty acids, provides heme (organic iron), and cysteine which promotes iron absorption, helping to improve iron-deficiency anemia. …
Ingredients: 400g squid, 300g celery, 200g carrots, 120g horn chili peppers, 3 bowls of cold rice, 3 tablespoons salad oil, 1 teaspoon chili sauce (Korean chili sauce preferred), 1 teaspoon seafood sauce (satay sauce can also be used), 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon mashed ginger, 1 teaspoon cooking wine, 1…
The origin of Scrambled Fish Slices: This dish evolved from traditional fish preparation methods used by fishermen in the past, adapted by modern cooking techniques. It is a local, home-style traditional dish from Heilongjiang. Nutritional content and benefits: Rich in high-quality protein, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and more. It helps lower cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.…
Guobaorou is a dish derived from the Northeastern Chinese stir-fried pork slices and is also one of the more famous dishes in Harbin. Because it is coated with starch made from potatoes and then deep-fried in oil, it is also called "guobao rou" (literally "exploded pot meat"). Almost everyone who dines out has tried it. Whether in lavishly decorated star-rated hotels or simple family-style fast food eateries on the street...
Beidacang Liquor is a high-quality Daqu liquor produced in 1958 by the Beidacang Distillery in Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, using the production techniques of the Moutai Distillery in Guizhou Province. The liquor was first trial-produced in 1958 and launched in 1960 for its distinctive style. This Baijiu not only embodies the classic characteristics of sauce-flavor Daqu liquor but also features the traits of northern Chinese spirits...
Hongmei Brand Crispy Pine Nut Candy is a uniquely flavored medium-sized confectionery, made by adding 30% pure pine nut kernels to hard candy. Pine nuts are a specialty of the Xiaoxing’anling forest in Heilongjiang. These Korean pine nuts are rich in fat, protein, and vitamins. When added to hard candy, they create Crispy Pine Nut Candy – a high-end…
Oil bean pods are an annual climbing herbaceous plant rich in high levels of protein, amino acids, dietary fiber, as well as various vitamins and minerals. They are a premium specialty product of China’s northeastern region. The Meli Daur Autonomous District enjoys a superior geographical location, serving as the northern gateway to Qiqihar and a key passage to Inner Mongolia. The two Nenjiang River highway bridges to the north and south tightly connect Meli with the urban center of Qiqihar...
“Molidor Onions” are a specialty of Molidor Township in the Daur Autonomous Region of Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province. They are a China National Geographic Indication Protected Product. Known for their superior quality, these onions contain 0.3% more nutrients than those from other regions. They are exported to multiple countries and regions including Russia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. They have been awarded the nationally approved – green...
Dabaqi Village in Meilisi Daur Autonomous District, Qiqihar City, is nationally renowned for its onion cultivation and is hailed as the "Number One Onion Village in Northeast China." However, in recent years, vegetable farmers have been struggling with rising costs, poor sales channels, and low market prices. Led by large-scale grower Yan Jinggui, the village established an onion production and sales association composed of skilled onion growers and major distributors...
Chive blossoms, also known as chive flowers, are white flower clusters that grow on the white stems of chives in autumn. They are usually harvested just before blooming, ground up, and preserved as a paste for consumption. Farmers often simply call them “chive flowers.” Chive blossoms are a common condiment used across both urban and rural areas in northern and southern China. How to make chive blossoms: Take a handful of chives, chop them as finely as possible, add an appropriate amount of ginger (not…
Features: During the New Year, when a family in the village slaughters a pig, the hind legs and other prime cuts are considered the best. But what about the leftover fat and offal? That’s where the Pig Slaughter Dish comes in: homemade pickled cabbage, blood sausage, and fatty meat — that’s all you need. For the best flavor, the fatty meat shouldn’t be greasy; it should be sliced and blanched in hot oil before being cooked together with the pickled cabbage, …
In the dense forests of the Jingpo Lake mountainous region, precious trees such as Korean pine and Amur cork tree thrive. Along the forest edges, as well as on barren slopes and wild fields, over a hundred varieties of wild vegetables grow, among which bracken fern is a standout. Ferns are herbaceous plants, commonly known as "dragon head vegetable" and also hailed as...
The Heilongjiang White Chicken is produced in eight cities including Harbin, Qiqihar, Mudanjiang, and Jiamusi, as well as in various cities, counties, and state-owned farms along the Binzhou, Binsui, Binbei, and Muji railways. With a population of around 5 million, it is a major breed raised by specialized households, state-owned, and collective poultry farms. The Heilongjiang White Chicken originated during the Japanese puppet regime period…
Fiddlehead ferns are also known as fist vegetables, cat’s paw, or dragon head vegetables (in some regions they are called “wolf’s head”). Their Chinese name is jué (蕨), and they are also referred to as dragon head vegetables or ruyi vegetables (如意菜). They belong to the Pteridaceae family. These ferns thrive in sunny areas of shallow mountainous regions and are commonly found in sparse mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests. The edible part is the young, unopened leaf bud. Fiddlehead ferns grow wild in forests...
Ingredients for Stewed Catfish with Tofu: Main ingredients: 600g catfish, 500g northern tofu. Garnish: 15g cilantro. Seasonings: 50g beer, 3g star anise, 3g dried tangerine peel, 3g salt, 3g chicken essence, 2g MSG, 10g scallion, 10g ginger. Features of Stewed Catfish with Tofu: The soup is milky white, salty...
Process: At the beginning of summer, dig pools, fill them with soil to create seedbeds, then scatter seeds, water them, and sieve a layer of fine soil on top, followed by a layer of pebbles. A few days later, a patch of fuzzy green tobacco seedlings will sprout; when they grow over two inches tall, water them thoroughly with clean water once, then transplant them into the tobacco field. About a month later, it's necessary to remove the lower leaves of the tobacco plants and encourage root growth; after about ten leaves have grown, …