Daylilies, also known as "forget-worry herbs," are the flower buds of a perennial herbaceous plant. They have a delicious taste and tender texture, and are rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamin C, calcium, carotene, and amino acids...
Colorful Clouds Drunken Monkey Head is made by blanching fresh monkey head mushrooms in water, then simmering them in chicken broth, steaming until fully cooked, and topping with seasonings and a thickened sauce. Shrimp roe and shrimp meat are steamed and arranged as colorful clouds encircling the mushroom. The dish is fragrant, tender, and succulent,…
Shredded Pork with Fiddlehead Ferns is a dish known for its bright color, tender-crisp texture, smooth mouthfeel, and rich nutrition. Preparation method: Blanch fresh fiddlehead ferns in boiling water, then shred pork into strips, and stir-fry them together with seasonings such as salt and monosodium glutamate...
Mountain grapes, also known as wild grapes, are deciduous woody vines of the grape family and are ancient relic plants from the Tertiary period. There are about 70 species of wild grapes worldwide, nearly 30 of which originated in China. Among them...
To expand the development potential of black fungus, further standardize the "production, supply, and sales" market, and improve standardized management in three key areas, the Wuyiling District has made concerted efforts. The black fungus production reached 30 million bags, with 150,000 bags of various edible fungi. Black fungus production increased by 6.7 million bags compared to last year, and slippery mushroom production rose by 120,000 bags. Black fungus,...
The beef liver mushroom is a world-renowned high-quality edible fungus. It has a thick, robust body, plump flesh, tender texture, and rich nutrition. The dried product contains 29.70% protein, 22.62% amino acids, including 7 essential amino acids that make up 41.91% of the total, as well as 10 other amino acids. It also contains...
Crispy black fungus tossed in garlic and aged vinegar makes for a refreshing and tasty side dish that’s simple to prepare. Ingredients: 2 garlic bulbs, 3 garlic stems, 2 dried chili peppers (adjust to taste), 2 tablespoons aged black vinegar, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a dash of sesame oil. Method: Soak the black fungus in cold water for about 2 hours…
Yam has been regarded since ancient times as an affordable and nutritious tonic due to its rich nutritional content. It can be used as a staple food, a vegetable, or even made into snacks like candied haws. Containing substances such as amylase and polyphenol oxidase, yam aids in the digestive and absorptive functions of the spleen and stomach, making it a balanced tonic food for these organs. Whether there is a deficiency in spleen yang or stomach yin, it can be consumed. Clinically, it is commonly used to treat conditions such as a weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite with fatigue, and diarrhea. Yam is rich in various nutrients that help strengthen the body and nourish kidney essence.
The hickory is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Carya in the Juglandaceae family, with about 20 species, and China is one of its native regions. The fruit of the hickory is highly valued by consumers for its exceptional nutritional value and unique flavor, gradually becoming a popular premium nut. Manchurian walnuts come from the lushly vegetated...
Ingredients: yam, pork ribs, scallions, ginger, salt, yellow wine. Method: Wash the yam, peel and cut into pieces, then steam for 2 minutes. Wash the pork ribs. Fill a clay pot with water, bring to a boil, and skim off any foam. Add sliced ginger and scallion bundles, pour in yellow wine, then simmer over low heat for one hour. Remove the scallion bundle, add the yam, bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat. After half an hour, add an appropriate amount of…
Hazelnuts, also known as mountain chestnuts, pointed chestnuts, or cudgels, are hailed as the "king of nuts" due to their rich nutritional content. They come from wild shrubs. The fruit of the hazel tree is divided into two types: flat hazelnuts and hairy hazelnuts. Flat hazelnuts are flat and round, with thick skins and smooth exteriors, yielding sweet kernels; hairy hazelnuts are cone-shaped, with thin skins and fine fuzz, producing mellow and fragrant kernels. They belong to the...
The Wild Game and Mountain Delicacies Banquet is an exquisite and unique gourmet feast made from locally sourced specialties of Yichun, including iron sparrows, moose nose, elm yellow mushrooms, daylilies, hedgehog hydnum mushrooms, and wild mountain vegetables. The full banquet consists of one large decorative platter, six cold dishes, eight hot dishes, and two desserts.…
The slippery mushroom (Pholiota nameko), also known as light-cap Pholiota, slippery cap mushroom, or pearl mushroom, belongs to the kingdom Fungi, phylum Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Strophariaceae, and genus Pholiota. It is rich in nutrients, delicious, and named for the slimy layer on its cap surface, which has been found to inhibit tumor growth. It has been...
Boletus is a world-renowned high-quality edible mushroom. It has a thick stalk, plump flesh, tender texture, and is rich in nutrients. The dried product contains 29.70% protein, 22.62% amino acids, including seven essential amino acids that make up 41.91% of the total, as well as ten other types of amino acids. It also contains...
The Bailing mushroom is a rare edible fungus with high both culinary and medicinal value. Its cap is pure white in color, with tender flesh and a delicious taste. It is rich in 14.7% protein, 4.31% fat, 15.4% crude fiber, and contains a total of 10.6% amino acids, as well as various health-beneficial minerals, especially fungal polysaccharides…
Fiddlehead fern, also known as dragon head vegetable or as-you-wish vegetable, is referred to as “fist vegetable” because its tender sprouts curl up like fists. It is a type of wild vegetable that has gradually gained popularity in recent years. Before eating, it should be boiled in hot water first, then soaked in clean water for one or two days, changing the water several times a day. After that, it is stir-fried with meat and seasoned with oil, salt, and other spices. It has the effect of sterilization and detoxification...
Stewed Roe Deer Meat with Radish is a signature local dish in Yichun. Roe deer meat is inherently nutritious, but if not cooked properly, it can have a strong gamey smell, which is why few people attempt to cook it at home. Even locals usually opt to eat roe deer meat at restaurants. In Yichun, the stewed roe deer meat with radish is not only delicious but also has medicinal benefits such as boosting qi and enriching blood…
Yichun District is located in the heart of the Lesser Khingan Mountains, boasting an unparalleled environment for the growth of northern medicinal herbs. Over 80 types of traditional Chinese medicinal plants, such as Eleutherococcus senticosus, ginseng, lily, ganoderma, fritillaria, and goji berries, thrive here in mutual interdependence. The area also attracts a variety of wild animal-derived medicinal resources, making it a treasure trove of both plant and animal-based herbal medicines. Known among pharmaceutical experts as the “Capital of Northern Medicinal Herbs”…
Pine nuts are the seeds of the Korean pine tree, also known as sea pine nuts. They contain fat, protein, carbohydrates, and more. Pine nuts are not only an important traditional Chinese medicine—long-term consumption benefits both body and mind, moisturizes the skin, and promotes longevity. Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty spoke highly of the medicinal value of pine nuts. In his *Compendium of Materia Medica*, he wrote: “Sea pine nuts, also called Xinluo...”
Enoki mushrooms, with their smooth caps, crisp stems, and delicious flavor, are one of the world’s most renowned edible fungi, both in ancient and modern times, and across both Eastern and Western cultures. A specialty of Yichun District, they rank third in global sales. These mushrooms are extremely nutritious, promoting healthy growth and intellectual development in children, which is why they are referred to abroad as “intelligence-boosting mushrooms.”