Ginseng Steam Pot Chicken Cut a clean hen into 3 cm long, 1 cm wide pieces, blanch in boiling water, then rinse with cold water and drain. Slice the bamboo shoots, ham, and mushrooms, cut the scallions into sections, and smash the ginger chunks before piercing them with toothpicks. Soak the ginseng in boiling water for 10 minutes, then slice it. Place the chicken in the steam pot, then add the ginseng, bamboo...
Ginseng Braised Black Chicken…
Dog Meat on a Chopping Board is one of the innovative dishes of Jilin cuisine. It uses tender dog forelegs as the main ingredient, which are braised to perfection. The dish boasts a rich and aromatic flavor with a novel presentation. Ingredients: 2 dog forelegs, dog fat, (text error), cilantro segments, red chili peppers, scallions, ginger, radish, perilla leaves, soy sauce, fine salt, white sugar, monosodium glutamate, starch, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, (text continues)...
The Manchu Eight Bowls are a distinctive dish of the Manchu people. They consist of eight dishes: stir-fried minced tofu with pickled vegetables, salted shrimp tofu omelet, braised pork trotters, blanched frog, chicken and mushroom with vermicelli, New Year’s pig stew, imperial Chinese toon fish, and Amazun meat. The preparation of the Eight Bowls varies in refinement; the refined Eight Bowls include: sautéed fish slices, shrimp stir-fry, family feast, …
Golden Toad Presenting Treasure is a specialty dish from Changchun, Jilin. Eight lotus leaf-shaped items made from spinach juice and wheat starch are placed around the edge of the plate. Boiling water is added to a wok to blanch the forest frog, which is then removed. Next, the wok is filled with oil and heated to 40–50% temperature, and the forest frog is quickly deep-fried and taken out. The remaining oil in the wok is heated, garlic cloves are fried until fragrant, and chicken stock, soy sauce, salt, and MSG are added. The forest frog is placed in the wok, brought to a boil over high heat, the foam is skimmed off, then the heat is reduced to simmer until the frog is tender and the sauce thickens. A cornstarch slurry is added to thicken the sauce, and sesame oil is drizzled before serving. The dish is arranged on top of the eight lotus leaf shapes. Separately, soaked forest frog oil, white fungus, goji berries, and water are added to the wok along with rock sugar, brought to a boil, then simmered over low heat for ten minutes until the sauce thickens. This mixture is served in a bowl and garnished with parsley and carrot flowers.
Changchun: Three Delicacies of the Earth In Chinese folklore, there is a tradition of tasting the “Three Delicacies of the Earth,” “Three Delicacies of the Trees,” and “Three Delicacies of the Water” on the day of Lixia (Start of Summer). The so-called “Three Delicacies of the Earth” refer to freshly harvested seasonal vegetables: amaranth, barley, and broad beans (or garlic sprouts), stir-fried together to bring out their tenderness and freshness. In Changchun, this dish has become a local specialty. Nowadays, some versions also stir-fry potatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers as the three delicacies. This is an authentic Northeastern Chinese dish.
Ingredients for leek pancakes: 2500g flour, 1250g pork, 750g leeks, minced ginger, Sichuan peppercorn powder, soy sauce, cooked lard, sesame oil, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and salt to taste. Features of leek pancakes: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious and savory. Preparation method: …
Also known as: mountain prickly ash, Chinese magnolia vine fruit. Origin: the dried ripe fruit of the plant Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. from the Magnoliaceae family. Plant morphology: a deciduous woody vine, growing up to 8 meters long, with grayish-brown bark and distinct lenticels…
Snow-Coated Red Bean Paste — With a history of over a hundred years, this dish is quite popular among tourists. Its main ingredients include red bean paste, eggs, and white sugar. Shaped into round balls and pure white in color, sugar is sprinkled on top before serving, which is how it got its name. This dish is sweet, delicious, and has a unique flavor. Snow-Coated Red Bean Paste is one of the traditional flavored dishes of Jilin cuisine. The main ingredient is red bean paste, complemented by an egg foam batter...
Among the 40 types of pickled vegetables included in the Jilin cuisine repertoire, 12 varieties from Zhen Butong stand out for their distinctive local flavors—these include Zhen Butong pickled meat, smoked meat, char siu, cardamom pork knuckle, smoked small intestines, braised chicken, roast chicken, scallion-smoked yellow croaker, smoked beef jerky, and Zhen Butong southern-style sausage dish. The authentic production center of Zhen Butong pickles is now located at the pickled vegetable department of Sima Road Restaurant on Yongchun Road...
In ancient times, hot pot was called a “warm pot,” referring to a cooking utensil that later became the name of a dish. It is one of China’s more ancient traditional and distinctive delicacies, and was also one of the popular winter dishes in the Qing Dynasty imperial court. Thanks to its abundant ingredients, comprehensive seasonings, delicious taste, uniquely shaped pot, and attractively arranged dishes and bowls, hot pot creates a warm and harmonious atmosphere during meals...
Shuangyang has a long history of deer farming. In 1995, it was named the only "Hometown of Chinese Sika Deer" in China during the first evaluation of one hundred Chinese specialty towns. The Shuangyang Sika Deer is China's first breed developed specifically for antler production. It was cultivated over 23 years using a large closed-group breeding method based on the Shuangyang-type Sika Deer. ...
The production area of Hongshiluo Millet covers the current administrative regions of five townships in Nong’an County, Jilin Province: Kaoshan Town, Xinnong Township, Qingshan Township, Huangyuquan Township, and Wanjinta Township. I. Varieties: Suitable varieties include “Gong’ai No. 2” and “Gong’ai No. 5.” II. Site Conditions: The soil should be thick-layer chernozem, with deep-layer soil being brownish-red…
Centering on the distinctive resource of mountain grapes, Liuhe County in Jilin Province has made breakthroughs in planting base development, increased investment, strengthened technological R&D and industry regulation, achieving counter-cyclical growth. As reported by China Red Wine Network, 43 local mountain grape wine producers in the county have obtained QS certification, operating 98 production lines, with over…
Liuhe County is located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, within the Changbai Mountain region, and is under the jurisdiction of Tonghua City. The county administers 12 towns and 3 townships. Jiangjiadian boasts fertile soil and abundant water resources, along with a uniquely advantageous geographical location, making it an ideal place for rice cultivation. The rice here is white and translucent, not only retaining the original nutritional value of the grain but also being wash-free.…
“Liuhe Mountain Grapes” are a specialty of Liuhe County in Jilin Province. They are high-quality wine-making grapes and serve as the main raw material for wine production in the county. Located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, Liuhe County is a semi-mountainous area with fertile soil, commonly known as black calcareous soil, which is highly suitable for the growth of mountain grapes with short growing seasons. Liuhe Mountain Grapes have long conical clusters and small berries that are flat…
Jiangjiadian Rice refers to rice products cultivated in Jiangjiadian Korean Ethnic Township of Liuhe County, Jilin Province, and surrounding areas with similar geographical and environmental conditions. The product uses high-quality rice varieties and employs advanced cultivation techniques and processing methods. The soil, irrigation water, and air quality of the production area are analyzed and measured to meet...
Produced in Liuhe, Jilin. The fur is soft yet tough, with guard hairs of moderate length, dense and shiny underfur, and an elegant color. It is wear-resistant, water-repellent, and capable of withstanding severe cold. Moreover, it has a very luxurious appearance and can be used to make various winter coats, collars, hats, and more. It offers strong cold resistance. Otter fur also features uniform small curls, commonly known as "chrysanthemum hearts," which make it highly resistant to water penetration...
This is a small stall, but it proudly flies the banner of “Ruling the World” — because the vendor specializes in crab legs and crab meat. The shells are spicy and flavorful, while the meat is sweet, tender, and smooth. Given that there aren't many seafood snacks in Taipei, this one is definitely worth a try. (Donghua)…
Also known as garden bilberry or ground bilberry. A member of the Ericaceae family, it is an evergreen dwarf shrub. It often grows in alpine tundra zones, with alternate simple leaves that are obovate in shape. The flowers usually grow in clusters of 1 to 3 at the tips of branches from the previous year or in leaf axils. The small, bell-shaped flowers are greenish-white; the berries are oval or somewhat spherical, blue-purple, and covered with a white bloom. Flowers bloom in June, and the berries ripen in July and August. …