Liaozhong has a long history of rose cultivation with a wide variety of species. Thanks to its flat terrain, fertile soil, and the unique microclimate formed by the Liao River—characterized by abundant sunlight and moist air—it provides ideal natural conditions for rose growth. Liaozhong roses have developed a complete industrial chain including centralized seedling breeding, dedicated planting bases, standardized production, …
The Liaozhong Crucian Carp originates from natural water bodies such as the Liao River and Pu River within Liaozhong County. Through artificial breeding by local aquatic science and technology professionals, the industrialized farming of Liaozhong Crucian Carp has achieved great success. This fish has an elongated body that is thick and tall, a short head, a dark grayish-black back, and a gray belly. Its flesh is tender and flakes apart like garlic cloves...
What a magnificent and breathtaking sight it is when, with a single night’s breeze, tens of thousands of apple blossoms burst into bloom all at once? This happens right here on the land of Liaoning, in Liaozhong. Nestled in the very heart of the Liaohe River Plain, Liaozhong boasts fertile soil rich in water and nutrients. It combines the delicate beauty of southern water towns with the vast openness of northern plains. The “Liaozhong Cold-Flesh Apple” is a new apple variety with independent intellectual property rights developed under these unique natural conditions...
During the autumn and winter seasons, the Korean ethnic group often makes small square rice cakes (also called "tteok"), the most common of which is "glutinous rice tteok," made from refined glutinous rice. As the Lunar New Year approaches, every household prepares a large amount of glutinous rice tteok to share with neighbors and relatives. From this custom comes the saying “celebrate the New Year by eating tteok.”…
Stewed Tofu with Potherb Mustard The high-quality soybeans of the Northeast produce the region’s tender and smooth tofu. Paired with potherb mustard, it can be stir-fried or stewed. The white tofu and green mustard contrast beautifully in color and texture—one soft, one firm—offering a delightful balance in every bite. Ingredients: tofu, pickled potherb mustard, chicken bouillon, scallions, ginger (all in appropriate amounts) Preparation Method: ① Cut the tofu into cubes. ② Place a pan over heat, heat oil to about 70% hot…
Celery Shredded Fish is primarily made with 150g of tender celery hearts. Other ingredients include 200g of deboned and skinned green fish fillet, 20g of egg white, 3g of salt, 15g of cooking wine, 1g of MSG, 20g of oil, 5g of shredded ginger, 25g of wet starch, 10g of shredded scallion, 80g of broth, and 300g of lard. Method: 1. Wash the celery hearts, cut them into inch-long segments…
Yang Family Hanging Oven Pancakes are made from carefully selected high-quality ingredients, crafted with precision, and feature a unique style that sets them apart. This traditional delicacy was first created in 1913 by Yang Yutian, a native of Hebei, who brought it to Taonan, Jilin. At that time, it was known simply as “Yang’s Pancake.” Due to the booming business of Yang’s pancake shop and its continuous expansion, the family moved to Shenyang in 1950 after the liberation. To diversify their offerings beyond just one product...
“A cup of Lao Longkou, a plate of spring chicken” — this has long been a popular saying in Northeast China, pairing fine liquor with delicious food. Lao Longkou Aged Head-Blended Liquor is a traditional product of Shenyang Lao Longkou Distillery and best represents the characteristics of Lao Longkou liquor. It boasts the typical features of strong aroma Daqu liquor: clear and transparent liquid, rich cellar fragrance, mellow and refreshing taste, and a long-lasting aftertaste…
Li Liangui Smoked Meat Pancake was first created in 1908 by Li Liangui, a native of Liuzhuang, Luan County, Hebei Province, in Lishu, Siping. After fleeing to Lishu due to hardship, Li opened a small eatery. An elderly traditional Chinese medicine practitioner named Gao Pizhi shared with him the secret family recipe for smoking meat using Chinese medicinal herbs. Under the old man’s guidance, Li Liangui carefully studied the processes of blending herbs, selecting meat…
Year Bean Buns are a type of steamed bun made with sticky rice flour for the wrapper and red beans for the filling, also known as "sticky bean buns." They are called "Year Bean Buns" because they are traditionally made during the New Year (Spring Festival). In the Guandong region, it is customary for both Han and Manchu people to steam several batches of these buns during the New Year celebrations. Some are frozen to be eaten later during the first lunar month, while others are given as gifts to relatives and friends in the city…
Ingredients for Braised Duck with Papaya: half a papaya, half a duck; a little ginger and scallion; a small amount of sugar, soy sauce, salt, and oyster sauce. Cooking process: 1. Wash the papaya and cut it into small pieces. 2. Clean the duck and cut it into pieces. 3. Heat oil in a pan with some ginger slices, add the duck pieces, stir-fry briefly, then add a little oyster sauce and simmer over medium heat...
Ingredients for steamed Pacific saury: 150g Pacific saury, 3g high-quality seasoning, 3g shredded ginger, 10g shredded celery, 10g shredded red bell pepper, 3g fermented black beans. Method: Make 4–5 diagonal cuts (per fish) without cutting all the way through, arrange on a plate, place the seasonings on top of the fish (excluding the shredded celery), steam in a steamer for 10 minutes, and sprinkle with shredded celery just before serving…
It is understood that since 1997, Yongle Township has been developing high-efficiency facility agriculture. With the guidance and support of Wang Shihong, a farmer from Huzhu Village, local households began cultivating greenhouse seedless Black Queen grapes and registered the “Xiangye” brand. Nowadays, grapes from Huzhu Village are quickly loaded onto waiting trucks upon harvest and sold to cities such as Beijing, …
Leeches, commonly known as "horseflies," are a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Their medicinal properties have garnered attention from medical experts both domestically and internationally. Leeches contain a variety of pharmacologically active compounds, such as hirudin, heparin, and antithrombotic agents, which have shown good therapeutic effects in treating cardiovascular diseases, cerebral thrombosis, angina pectoris, unexplained swelling and pain, tumors, and cervical lymph node tuberculosis...
Gourd carving handicrafts from Baiqingzhai Township. Gourd carving. It can be divided into two types: gourd carving and engraved gourds. The main feature that distinguishes gourd carving from other gourd artifacts is that it is neither purely molded nor purely carved, but rather integrates molding, carving, pyrography, and拼接组合 (assembly) into one, forming a comprehensive gourd artifact craft…
Egg carving art originates from the folk custom of decorating ritual eggs, which later evolved into the art of shell engraving. The tools used are high-quality, sharp stone seal engraving knives. Over time, egg carving has developed into several styles, including shadow carving, openwork carving, relief carving, decorative carving, and composite carving. Dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was customary among the people to give red eggs during joyous occasions such as weddings and celebrations…
"Shenbei Rice" has been successfully registered as a geographical indication certification trademark. This marks the third product from Shenyang to receive such an honor, following "Yongle Grapes" and "Qingshui Rice." Yesterday, reporters learned from the Shenbei New District Administration for Industry and Commerce that the Shenbei New District Rice Industry Association has retrieved the "Shenbei Rice" trademark registration certificate from the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce...
In the tenth year of the Shunzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty, after the Qing government issued the "Liaodong Reclamation Regulations," a large number of migrants moved from inland areas to this region (now Qingshuitai Town) to reclaim land and settle, gradually forming villages. The local residents irrigated the rice fields with well water, producing rice that was crystal clear, fragrant, and long-lasting in aroma, gaining considerable fame locally—thus the name "Clearwater Rice."
In the dense forests of the Jingpo Lake mountain area, there grow precious trees such as Korean pine and amur cork tree. On the edges of the forest as well as on barren slopes and wild fields, there are also over a hundred kinds of wild vegetables, among which wild mountain fiddlehead ferns are a premium variety. Fiddlehead ferns are a type of herbaceous plant, commonly known as "dragon head vegetable" and also praised as...
Grilled Chicken Frame on an Iron Plate Grilled chicken frame on an iron plate is also a specialty snack in Shenyang. The chicken frame refers to the skeleton of the chicken with the meat removed. The cleaned chicken frame is marinated with salt and other seasonings, then placed between two large iron plates and pressed together with a sizzling sound, releasing an inviting aroma. Once the chicken bones are crisped up, they are sprinkled with cumin salt and chili before serving. In the summer, many locals...