The muskrat is a valuable fur-bearing animal with high economic value, often referred to as “soft gold.” Its fur is smooth, dense, soft, and sleek. The hide can be used to make coats, hats, collars, cuffs, and more, making it highly economically valuable. Muskrat fur is second only to yuan fur and grey fur in procurement volume. Its meat is high in protein, almost comparable to beef,...
The tender leaves and stems of bracken fern are edible and known as a green food product. Rich in nutrients and free from pollution, they are highly favored by foreign buyers. For over the past two decades, large quantities have been exported and have become extremely popular throughout Japan. Bracken fern should be harvested at the right time after sprouting in spring, with the young stems and leaves being the best. Those with curled leaf buds offer a richer flavor, while those that have fully unfurled are no longer suitable for consumption. Bracken fern is rich in...
Mountain grapes are perennial climbing plants. The mountain grape wine made from their fruit is world-renowned for its excellent color and flavor. The fruit is nearly round, turning dark purple when ripe, with slightly thick skin and a sweet-and-sour taste that offers a unique flavor. It ripens in autumn. Mountain grapes are quite adaptable and grow well in fertile, moist sparse forests. Mountain grape wine is among the finest varieties of wine...
Chum salmon is a specialty of Heilongjiang Province, with its production season from September to October each year. The annual yield is around 200,000 to 400,000 fish. The fish has delicious meat and is rich in nutrients, containing 14.9 grams of protein and 8.7 grams of fat per 100 grams of flesh. It is one of the precious aquatic products. Its eggs, when processed, are called “red caviar” and “salmon roe oral liquid”…
Huachuan Rice features grains that are pearly white and rich in texture, each one packed with nutrition and offering a healthy, green choice. When cooked, it boasts a rich, aromatic fragrance, a soft and fluffy texture, and makes congee so deliciously smooth it lingers on the palate for days. It has long been praised with the saying, “The breeze carries the fragrance of rice, intoxicating all who pass; after the meal, the road remains fragrant.” Huachuan County is located in the eastern part of Heilongjiang Province, in the heart of the Sanjiang Plain, along the lower reaches of the Songhua River…
Huachuan boasts abundant land resources and is a key commercial grain base county known for its "lush forests, abundant harvests, and naturally fertile soil without the need for fertilizers." The region has a long history of rice cultivation, with the rice planting area now reaching 700,000 mu and an annual total output exceeding 300 million kilograms. Produced in Xinghuo Korean Ethnic Township—China’s first collective farm—Spark Rice from Huachuan County has long been hailed as the "white pearl"...
Huanan County has seen rapid development in its animal husbandry sector, which now accounts for half of its agricultural output. With ongoing adjustments to the industrial structure, animal husbandry is set to become a leading industry, while the supporting processing industry will emerge as a highlight, offering significant business opportunities. The region is dotted with rivers, lakes, and wetlands, including 400,000 mu of nationally protected wetland areas. The abundant grass and water resources here...
Korean Cold Noodles are a specialty snack from cities such as Jiamusi in Northeast China, renowned both domestically and internationally for their unique flavor. The main ingredients include buckwheat flour, wheat flour, and starch, though some versions also use cornmeal, sorghum flour, and potato starch. These are served in beef or chicken broth, then topped with seasonings such as pepper, chili, sliced beef, boiled egg, apple slices, and sesame oil…
Ingredients: steamed rice, sesame oil, minced meat, egg, blanched tender bean sprouts and greens, stir-fried bracken fern, shredded carrot, stir-fried minced meat. Method: Prepare steamed white rice, then prepare the vegetables to mix with it. Fry the egg on one side only, keeping the yolk whole and the surface set but not cracked, so that it separates from the egg white. Prepare two tender…
The grouse is a world-renowned delicacy among game meats and has been a tribute bird to dynasties throughout history, famously known as "Feilong" (Flying Dragon). It is now listed as a second-class protected species in China. The grouse meat is tender, delicious, and considered one of the finest game meats available. Additionally, the grouse plays a role in seed dispersal and pest control. It can also be raised domestically—reaching adult size in just three months from hatching…
Relying on its resource advantages, Tangyuan County has strategically focused on ecological benefits to continuously expand and strengthen its rice processing industry. This has fostered a closely linked and mutually reinforcing development chain, promoting the sustained and coordinated growth of the county's economy. Tangyuan County is one of the province's major rice-producing counties. "Tangwanghe" Brand Grade A Green Food Rice is made from Longjing 8 — the top-ranked rice variety in Heilongjiang Province’s quality evaluations...
Ingredients: 2 corn cobs, half a small bowl of pine nuts, half a small carrot. Seasonings: salt, MSG, a small spoon of starch. Method: Wash the corn and remove the kernels by pulling them off the cob. Mix the starch with a little water to make a slurry. Dice the carrot into small pieces. Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a pan until it’s about 70% hot, then add the diced carrots and stir-fry for one minute. Then...
Yellow Millet Layer Cake is made by layering finely ground red glutinous millet and boiled red beans, steaming them together, and serving with white sugar. It can also be sliced, pan-fried, or deep-fried. The cake is sticky, fragrant, delicious, sweet but not greasy. It has a history of several hundred years of production.…
Sugar beet is a biennial herbaceous plant with stems that grow 1-2 meters tall. The leaves are 5-20 cm long and vary in shape, including oblong, heart-shaped, or tongue-shaped, with either wrinkled or smooth surfaces. The flowers are small, green, only 3-5 mm in diameter each, have five petals, and are wind-pollinated. The fruit is a brown, spherical shape, usually several joined together to form a cluster; the main root is…
Virus-free seed potatoes refer to potato seeds that have undergone a series of technical measures to eliminate viruses from the tubers, resulting in seed potatoes that are either virus-free or have minimal viral infection. They offer advantages such as early maturity, high yield, and superior quality. The yield and quality of potatoes are closely related to the seed potatoes used. Poor-quality seed potatoes can significantly reduce both yield and quality. …
“A fish that hasn’t entered the sea can’t be called a fish, and one who hasn’t tasted stir-fried fish fluff hasn’t truly visited a Hezhe home.” Stir-fried fish fluff is a distinctive delicacy of the Hezhe ethnic group. It is made by slicing various tender and fatty fish into shreds, then stir-frying them with sugar and other seasonings to create “tasihan” (fish fluff). Stir-fried fish fluff is the perfect drinking snack—delicious and flavorful. If used as a filling with chives in dumplings, the taste becomes exceptionally savory and delightful. Stir-fried fish fluff is also convenient for storage: just place it in a jar and keep it in a cellar, ready to be taken out and eaten whenever you like.
To prepare Stewed Huahua Fish in Clear Broth, first clean the Huahua fish thoroughly, then place it in chicken broth along with auxiliary seasonings and simmer over heat until cooked. Finally, add ground Sichuan pepper and vinegar to create a tangy and spicy flavor. The finished dish features white-colored fish, deliciously savory broth, and tender, flavorful meat. The freshness of the Huahua fish blends harmoniously with the rich aroma of the chicken broth, resulting in a mellow and full-bodied taste. The pure white broth is incredibly appetizing...
Cat's Paw Vegetable is a spring mountain vegetable with high vitamin C content. Its roots can be used medicinally. It is a traditional food in China and Korea. The tender shoots are harvested in spring, preferably when the leaves have not yet fully unfurled, as this is when they are richest in nutrients such as carotene, vitamin B2, and vitamin C. The usual method of preparation involves blanching the fresh vegetable in boiling water...
Tangyuan Rice is a specialty of Tangyuan County, Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province. The cultivation of rice in Tangyuan County has a history of nearly a century. It is one of the main production areas of cold-region green rice in China, one of the earliest counties in Heilongjiang to grow rice, and the birthplace of rice cultivation on the Sanjiang Plain. “Good mountains and good water produce good rice.” Tangyuan Rice boasts unique quality and taste…
Wutonghe Rice is produced in the beautiful Wutonghe Farm. Located within Tangyuan County, Wutonghe Farm is bordered by the Dulu River to the east, the Songhua River to the south, adjacent to Zhenxing Township and Xinhua Farm to the west, and extends to the East Second Drainage Canal of Baoquanling Farm to the north. The Wutonghe River flows into the Songhua River within the area, while the Jiashuai Road and Wubao Road run through the heart of the farm. The total area of the farm is 3…