Tangyuan Monkey Head is a specialty of Tangyuan County, Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province. The monkey head mushroom from Tangyuan County is very popular. The monkey head is a well-known edible fungus in China and has long been considered a "mountain delicacy." Fresh monkey head mushrooms contain 18 kinds of amino acids and are a precious health food, known to have effects such as treating digestive tract ulcers and preventing cancer. Monkey heads often grow on the live and decaying trunks of…
Mountain grapes are perennial climbing plants, and the mountain grape wine made from their fruit is renowned worldwide for its excellent color and taste. The fruit of the mountain grape is nearly round, turning dark purple when ripe, with slightly thick skin and a sweet-sour flavor that offers a unique taste. It ripens in autumn. Mountain grapes are highly adaptable and thrive particularly well in fertile, moist, and open woodland soil. Mountain grape wine is a premium among all types of wines...
Walnuts are considered auspicious items. The Chinese character for “walnut” (核) sounds like “和 (hé),” which implies harmony, peace, and prosperity. It symbolizes family happiness, safety, wealth through harmony, and all things flourishing when family is in harmony. Since ancient times, there has been a folk belief that hickory wood can ward off evil spirits. As early as the Qianlong era, it was offered as a tribute on imperial altars to expel evil, bring good fortune, and ensure safety. Displaying its crafted products at home…
Jiamusi Soybeans Soybeans are one of China’s important staple crops, with a cultivation history of five thousand years. Known as “shu” in ancient times, they are primarily grown in Northeast China and are a crop whose seeds are rich in plant-based protein. Soybeans are most commonly used to make various soy products, extract soybean oil, brew soy sauce, and extract protein. The high-quality…
Jiamusi Rice is a specialty of Jiamusi, Heilongjiang. It is a renowned grain product from China's northeast, primarily produced in the Sanjiang Plain region in the northeastern part of China, at 130.22 degrees east longitude and 46.47 degrees north latitude. This area is one of China’s premium cold-climate rice production bases. The region boasts an excellent natural ecological environment, fertile soil…
Changqing Township is under the jurisdiction of the suburban area of Jiamusi City. It is located in the northern part of the city, on the southern bank of the Songhua River, and borders the urban area to the east. The township covers a total area of 55.5 square kilometers, with arable land spanning 23,000 mu. It primarily focuses on vegetable cultivation and the production of dairy, eggs, and aquatic food products. Wansheng Village is situated within the urban area and serves as a key vegetable production base for the district. It currently has 4...
Virus-free seed potatoes refer to potato seed tubers that have undergone a series of technical measures to eliminate viruses within the tubers, resulting in seed potatoes that are either virus-free or have minimal viral infection. They offer advantages such as early maturation, 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...
The mountain apple is a deciduous tree with an elegant and graceful posture. It boasts abundant flowers and lush foliage, where white blossoms, green leaves, and red branches set each other off beautifully, making it an outstanding ornamental plant. It is widely distributed in the mountainous areas of Jiamusi City. The tree can grow to a height of 4–5 meters, and up to over 10 meters at its tallest. It has a broadly oval crown and oval-shaped leaves, with umbellate racemes. Four to six…
Ingredients: 150g boneless fish fillet, 15g minced scallions, 15g minced ginger, 10ml Shaoxing wine, 2g salt, 3g MSG, 3g sesame oil, 50g old dough starter, 100g dry flour. Method: 1. Slice the fish into thick slices about one-third inch thick, then cut into strips two inches long and one-third inch square. Place in a bowl and add minced scallions,…
Ingredients: 250g tomatoes, 200g cooked beef, 5g fermented flour paste, 20g lard, a small amount of star anise, 5g minced scallions, 5g minced ginger, 15g soy sauce, 25g sugar, 10g cooking wine, 15g cornstarch slurry, 100g broth. Features: Bright color, sweet-sour-salty flavor, tender and not greasy. Method: 1、…
Taibao carrots develop unique qualities not found in any other region due to their special geographical location, multi-element soil, suitable temperature, and favorable ecological environment. The same or different carrot varieties grown in Taibao will exhibit considerable differences in nutritional content and flavor compared to those grown elsewhere. When cultivated in Taibao, they take on the area’s distinctive characteristics.
Pine mushrooms are one of the few wild fungi that cannot be cultivated artificially. In addition to the general conditions required for mushroom growth, they must grow in association with pine trees, forming a symbiotic relationship with their roots. They thrive in the shade or semi-shade of pine forests at elevations between 700 and 500 meters. Pine mushrooms have thick, fleshy caps and a deliciously tender and smooth flavor. Not only are they...
Fiddlehead ferns have thick roots and stems rich in starch, hence also called "powder ferns" or "fern powder," which can be made into noodles or sheets. Their tender sprouts curl like fists, thus they are also known as "fist vegetables." Growing in shady and damp mountain forests, these wild vegetables are a favorite among people in the mountainous regions of southern China. For consumption, they are typically boiled in hot water, then taken out, torn apart, and soaked in clean water for one or two...
Ingredients: Main ingredient: 1000g pork knuckle. Secondary ingredients: 2000g peanut oil (75g used), 50g soy sauce, 75g cooking wine, 1.5g salt, a small amount of green onions, ginger, five-spice powder, 15g starch, 10g sugar, appropriate amount of broth, a small amount of garlic sprouts. Features: Golden-red color, tender, richly fragrant. The aroma of the pork knuckle wafts through the air, with delicious and appetizing flavors…
Ingredients: 500g white radish, 50g soaked shiitake mushrooms, 50g bamboo shoots. Seasonings: 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2/5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, 4 dried chili peppers, 5g minced ginger, 1/5 tsp MSG, 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with water, 1 tsp sesame oil, 150g chicken broth, 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Method: 1. …
Ingredients: 110g chicken breast, 100g ham slices, 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 Chinese broccoli (gai lan), 50g bamboo shoot slices, 4 egg whites. Method: 1. Mince the chicken breast, mix with salt and milk to form a chicken paste. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then mix with the chicken paste, dry starch, and soybean flour. 2. Heat salad oil in a pan until…
Shaped like human ears, hence the name “fungus” (木耳, literally “wood ear”); resembling graceful butterflies perched on branches, it is also called “wood moth”; due to its delicious taste reminiscent of chicken, it is also known as “tree chicken” or “wood chicken” (in ancient southern Chu, people referred to chicken as “chicken” (机)). When layered fungus grows clustered on trees, they look like drifting clouds, earning it the name “cloud ear.” The two main types of fungus commonly consumed are…
Onion, also known as bulb onion, round onion, jade onion, or spring onion, and called "Dutch onion" in English (onion), belongs to the genus Allium of the Amaryllidaceae family and is a biennial herbaceous plant. There are many theories about the origin of the onion, but most believe it likely originated in the highland regions of Central and Western Asia, particularly Iran and Afghanistan in the southwestern part of Asia Minor and Asia Minor, due to...
Hazel mushrooms are edible fungi of the Tricholomataceae family. Wild hazel mushrooms are one of the unique mountain delicacies of Northeast China and are among the very few edible fungi that cannot be cultivated artificially. Hazel mushrooms have a delicious taste, and stewed chicken with hazel mushrooms is an indispensable traditional dish that Northeasterners serve to honored guests. Hazel mushrooms contain a variety of essential amino acids and vitamins. Regular…
Ingredients: 250g fresh mushrooms, 150g lean pork slices, 500g cooked lard (actual usage 50g), 15g soy sauce, 3g salt, 2g MSG, 10g cooking wine, 25g wet starch, 8g chopped scallions, 4g minced ginger, a little fresh broth. Features: Smooth, tender, savory and aromatic. Method: 1. Remove the stems and impurities from the fresh mushrooms…