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, ptarmigan, and matsutake mushroom, it is ranked as one of the “Four Mountain Delicacies” of Heilongjiang. During the cold season, it dives to the bottom of water bodies to hibernate, and after the Spring Equinox, it begins to come ashore, becoming active and reproducing. It has a plump body and strong legs, with tender meat and a delicious flavor...
Pine nuts are the seeds of various pine species such as the Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc.), the Chinese white pine (P. bungeana Zucc.), and the Chinese red pine (P. armandii Franch.), also known as sea pine nuts. Origin: …
The lynx is also known as the forest cat, lynx cat, or horse lynx. In China, it is mainly distributed in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains and the Changbai Mountains in the northeast, the Tibet region, the Altai Mountains in Xinjiang, as well as the mountainous forests of Inner Mongolia and the southwestern regions. It holds high economic value and is a renowned fur-bearing animal. Its appearance resembles that of a cat, with an even more cat-like head, but it is larger than a cat…
One of the specialties of Heilongjiang Province, listed among the “Three Treasures of the Northeast” along with ginseng and deer antler. The mink fur produced in Heilongjiang comes in two types: sable fur and mink fur. Sables mainly live in the forests of the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains and the Wandashan Mountains. Resembling cats but slightly longer in body, their fur is greyish-brown, yellowish-brown, or blackish-brown. The fur is fine, soft, dense, and does not deform under pressure. Clothing and hats made from sable fur have excellent insulation properties and a glossy finish, making them top-grade pelts. Minks are domesticated animals introduced from abroad. Their fur is slightly inferior to that of sables, but some varieties are brightly colored. They are suited to living indoors, have a high reproductive rate, and offer good economic returns.
Stir-fried Pig Intestines The method for making Stir-fried Pig Intestines is very simple. Just follow the recipe steps, and you will definitely enjoy a delicious dish. Stir-fried Pig Intestines is one of the distinctive dishes in the Northeastern cuisine of Chinese culinary tradition. It primarily uses pig intestines as the main ingredient, prepared using the “liu” (stir-fry and coat) cooking method, and the flavor is classified as home-style. Ingredients: 1. Cleaned net…
Huma Aged Vinegar: The "Huma Aged Vinegar" produced under the Huyue brand has a long history. It features high acidity, rich and authentic color and flavor, a unique aromatic scent, and the characteristic of being indefinitely storable without spoilage. In 1983, it was listed as a regional scientific research project. After years of development, a unique production process was established. Inspections by provincial and regional food monitoring authorities confirmed that its physicochemical and hygiene indicators...
Toothpicks and disposable chopsticks from Huma County: Made from high-quality birch sourced in the Greater Khingan Mountains and processed using advanced techniques including steaming and sterilization, these products are ideal utensils for restaurants, canteens, vehicles, ships, field operations, and travel. …
Huma County Fruit Wine, Lingonberry Wine: Brewed from pollution-free wild lingonberries, wild rose hips, and bird cherries, it contains a variety of amino acids, vitamins, citric acid, etc., with no artificial coloring added. It retains the natural color, flavor, and nutritional components of wild fruits.…
Huyue Brand Doubanjiang: Made from high-quality locally sourced soybeans and refined through unique traditional techniques and scientific methods. No chemical additives or preservatives are used in the production process, preserving the distinctive aroma and nutrients of the soybeans. …
A specialty of the Greater Khingan Mountains in Heilongjiang Province, reindeer are a Class II protected animal in China. They have a unique appearance, standing over one meter tall at the shoulder, with a horse-like head, a donkey-like body, many-branched antlers, and broad, cow-like hooves. Along with the elk, they are commonly known as the “four unlikes.” Gentle in nature, they can carry heavy loads, move swiftly on snowy terrain in winter, and are skilled at pulling sleds. Their milk can be used to make...
The xierenzhu is the dwelling used by the Oroqen people during their nomadic hunting life (also known as a cuoluozi). The overall structure of the xierenzhu is conical in shape, built using 20 to 30 thin wooden poles (mostly birch, willow, or larch), each about 10 cm in diameter and 4 to 5 meters long, with some structures using up to 40 poles. When selecting a site to build a xieren…
The Heyue-brand Huma Doubanjiang is a specialty of Huma County in the Daxing’anling region of Heilongjiang Province. Huma Sauce Products Co., Ltd. is located upstream of the Heilongjiang River and in the eastern part of the Daxing’anling Mountains, where the scenery is picturesque. The Heyue-brand doubanjiang is made from locally sourced high-quality soybeans using scientific methods and traditional craftsmanship. It is rich in nutrients and flavorful...
Bulrush has been cultivated since ancient times. Before liberation, over 100,000 people on the entire Leizhou Peninsula made a living by growing bulrush and processing bulrush-woven products, which were the city’s main traditional export goods. Planting was more common in the 1960s and 1970s after liberation, but production declined later due to poor distribution channels. In recent years, the bulrush industry has revived, with...
The sickle knife resembles an oversized sickle. The root of the blade is about 10 centimeters wide, straight and gradually forming a gently inward-curving arc from the middle, narrowing toward the tip. It is over one meter long, thin and sharp-edged, with a slight arc-shaped ridge on the back of the blade. The part where the handle is attached consists of two iron hoops with screws. The handle is placed inside the hoops and secured tightly with screws...
The horse-drawn sled was historically the most important tool of production in Arctic Village. It was not only used for logging (known as "倒套子"), but also served various transportation needs in winter, making it the most common means of transport. Almost every household in Mohe owned a horse-drawn sled, and it had long become an indispensable transport tool for the villagers’ winter production and daily life. The sled…
Chicken stewed with mushrooms is one of the regionally distinctive dishes in Mohe. Due to its proximity to mountainous areas, the region boasts a wide variety of fresh, authentic mushrooms. In summer, fresh mushrooms are typically used for stewing the chicken, while dried mushrooms are more common in winter. This dish is known for being nutritious and having a savory, umami-rich flavor. It can be found in restaurants of all sizes across Mohe, priced at around 30 yuan...
Cod is one of the precious cold-water fish native to Mohe. Stewing it with tofu makes for a dish that’s both nutritious and doubly delicious. However, this dish is quite seasonal—during summer and autumn, cod has more fat and is more abundant, so you can enjoy it for around 40 yuan. In winter, when the river freezes over, cod becomes very rare, the flesh is less plump, and the price goes up accordingly…
Dogfish has a very high natural yield in its production area. Its flesh is tender and white, and aside from a slight grassy or earthy taste, it is no less delicious than carp, crucian carp, or sockeye salmon. It is one of the cold-water fish specialties of Mohe, especially abundant in summer and autumn. Most locals prepare it by braising or grilling. In summer, there are many grilled food stalls in Mohe’s Arctic Village, and almost every household serves this dish...
-Chinook salmon is a valuable large economic fish species. It has a large, plump body with delicious meat that can be eaten fresh, as well as processed by curing, smoking, or canning, each method imparting a unique flavor. Salted roe, known as the famous "red caviar," is highly nutritious and enjoys an excellent reputation in the international market. In China, Chinook salmon is an export variety, with the English name Ch…
Ingredients: Shepherd’s purse and other wild greens, pork, flour, and appropriate seasonings. Preparation: Chop the shepherd’s purse and meat, mix them into a filling, and use it to make dumplings or buns. The aroma is delightful, and the fat-soluble carotene in the shepherd’s purse is fully absorbed by the body—truly killing two birds with one stone. …