Pine nuts are the seeds of pine trees, also known as sea pine nuts. They contain fats, proteins, 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 their medicinal properties, writing in the Compendium of Materia Medica: “Sea pine nuts, also called Xinluo pine nuts...”
Queshan Township has a long history of potato cultivation and is renowned as the "Hometown of Potatoes" and the "Hometown of Starch Noodles." In terms of growing conditions, the land is fertile and rich in resources, with 30,000 mu of sandy loam soil on sloping farmland throughout the township, providing highly suitable conditions for potato farming. Climatically, the annual accumulated temperature ranges between 23°C and 2…
Slippery mushrooms (Pholiota nameko), also known as shiny-scale pholiota, slippery cap mushrooms, or pearl mushrooms, belong to the kingdom Fungi, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Strophariaceae, and genus Pholiota. They are rich in nutrients and delicious in taste. Every 100g of fresh mushrooms contains 1.1g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 2.2g of carbohydrates, and also includes…
The characteristics of making braised pork are: careful selection of ingredients, attention to knife skills, mastery of heat, and ensuring quality. When selecting ingredients, priority is given to streaky pork with three layers of fat and lean meat, cut into evenly sized cubes 1.5 cm across. First, caramelized sugar is prepared, then the pork cubes are quickly stir-fried until golden and translucent. Next, add fermented flour paste, ginger slices, scallion segments, garlic cloves, salt, star anise, and fermented tofu...
Braised pork bones are a traditional signature dish of Northeast China. Depending on the main ingredient, they can be categorized into braised pork spine bones, braised pork ribs, and braised pork leg bones. These ingredients share one common trait: they can withstand long hours of stewing without the meat becoming dry or tough. Among them, pork spine bones are especially favored for becoming exceptionally tender and juicy after cooking, making them more fun to eat...
Codonopsis has the effects of invigorating the middle and benefiting qi, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs. It is used for weakness of the spleen and lungs, shortness of breath and palpitations, poor appetite and loose stools, wheezing due to deficiency, coughing, and internal heat with thirst. The *Compendium of Materia Medica (Revised Edition)* states: “Invigorates the middle and benefits qi, harmonizes the spleen and stomach, and relieves thirst. For those with weak middle qi, it is quite appropriate for regulation and tonification.” Codonopsis can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, moisten the lungs and generate fluids, and regulate the flow of...
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Heilongjiang Province Linkou County Shunxing Ecological Breeding Co., Ltd. is located at the foot of Guokui Mountain in Linkou County, Mudanjiang City. The company covers an area of 8,000 square meters, with a built-up area of 5,000 square meters. It currently raises 80,000 laying hens, producing over 90,000 jin (approximately 45 metric tons) of eggs per day. The company has introduced high-quality domestic chicken breeds and adopts...
Located in the eastern part of Linkou County, Kui Shan Township is about 10 kilometers from the county seat. It borders Jixi City to the east and Muleng City to the south. Kui Shan Township is a key potato-producing area in our county. Our county has prioritized potato production as a major agricultural industrialization industry and a core project for green food. This is essential for adjusting the agricultural industry structure, increasing farmers' income...
1,300 years ago, during the Tang Dynasty, the Bohai State saw the rise of handicraft industries, with comprehensive social production sectors such as northern tussah silk and embroidery. The ancestors of the Manchu people, the Mohe people, invented Mohe embroidery, which was also widely favored by Han women at the time. Historical records such as the "New Book of Tang: Bohai Biography" state that the Linkou region during the Tang Dynasty Bohai State period was part of…
Red raspberry goes by many names, such as berry tray and red mulberry. It is a versatile species used for fruit, medicine, and ecological purposes, rich in various essential nutrients required by the human body. In addition to being eaten fresh, the fruit can also be further processed into beverages, fruit juice, fruit wine, jam, dried fruit, jelly, and more. Quick-frozen berries are highly sought after in both domestic and international markets. Their bright red color meets the qualitative standards for international frozen raspberries...
Linkou slippery mushroom is a specialty of Linkou County, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province. Linkou County boasts 430,000 hectares of forested land, with a total standing timber volume of 16.83 million cubic meters. It is home to over 300 species of edible or medicinal flora and fauna, including hedgehog fungus, matsutake, and ginseng, making it an ideal location for developing wood processing industries and forest-based economy. It is a national...
As a key grain production base county, soybean cultivation plays a pivotal role in Linkou County’s agricultural output. Located at mid-latitudes and classified as having a mid-temperate continental climate, the main crops grown in the area include soybeans, corn, wheat, and rice, with an annual total grain yield of around 250 million kilograms. Among these, high-quality soybeans are part of a provincial-level production base. …
The pine partridge, referred to as the "mountain monk" in some regions, is found across most provinces in both southern and northern China, but it does not inhabit Xinjiang, Qinghai, or Inner Mongolia. Adult birds measure about 320 millimeters in length. The head, back, and shoulders are reddish-brown; the forehead, throat, and underparts are slightly lighter than the upper body; the waist and base of the tail are pure white; the middle section of the tail feathers has slight gray...
Wild hazel mushroom is one of the unique mountain delicacies of Heilongjiang, China. It is one of the very few edible fungi that cannot be cultivated artificially and is a truly green food. The wild hazel mushroom has a delicious flavor, and stewed chicken with hazel mushrooms is an indispensable traditional dish served by northeasterners to honored guests. Rich in a variety of essential amino acids and vitamins needed by the human body, regular consumption can enhance...
Goose meat is a specialty dish in Linkou, and Linkou Roast Goose has long been renowned. Goose meat contains protein, fat, vitamins A and B, niacin, and sugar. It is particularly high in protein and rich in various essential amino acids, multiple vitamins, trace elements, and minerals, while also being low in fat. Goose meat is nutritious...
The high-quality black fungus produced in Dongning County under its unique resource conditions has a long history and superior quality. This fungus contains eight essential amino acids and vitamins needed by the human body, along with rich colloidal substances that aid digestion. With an annual output of over 3 million kilograms, Dongning is a major national production base for black fungus and is hailed by domestic and international merchants as...
The fragrant apple-pear that scents the land for miles — “Fruit abounds across the south, the apple-pear’s fragrance drifts for miles.” When spring bursts forth, the land of Dongning — the Jiangnan of the north — blossoms in vibrant colors. Stretching before you are five standardized hundred-mile fruit tree belts, covering a total area of 110,000 mu, yielding over 1,700 tons of high-quality apple-pear annually, making it an important export fruit production base in Heilongjiang Province. The orchards...
Also known as snow frog or Chinese forest frog, it is an amphibious frog species found in the forests and wetlands along the Songhua River basin in Heilongjiang Province. Along with bear paw, Manchurian grouse, and matsutake mushroom, it is ranked as one of the “Four Mountain Delicacies” of Heilongjiang Province. During the cold season, it dives to the bottom of waters to hibernate, and after the Spring Equinox, it begins to come ashore, becoming active and laying eggs for reproduction. It has a plump body and sturdy legs, with tender meat and a flavorful taste…
In the 1980 wildlife census, there were 70 red deer in the area. Red deer inhabit mixed forests and forested grasslands, wintering on sunny slopes and spending summers in high-altitude or northern forested areas. They feed on grass as well as tender twigs of poplar, birch, and willow. Sika deer are also relatively numerous in Mudanjiang, with artificial breeding already underway in places such as Jingpo Lake and some mountainous regions...