Fresh beef is trimmed of sinews and fat, sliced into pieces, and mixed with vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, pepper, MSG, and sesame oil. Separate small bowls are prepared with soy sauce, chili flakes, sugar, white vinegar, chopped scallions, and minced garlic as condiments. A charcoal brazier is placed in the center of the table with an iron grate on top. Using chopsticks, slices of beef are placed on the grate to grill. They are then dipped in the seasonings…
Feather painting is a traditional Chinese craft renowned both in China and abroad for its delicate elegance, innovative style, unique artistic expression, and harmonious form. Shenyang feather paintings cover a wide range of themes and come in diverse forms — be it ancient myths or contemporary stories, they are depicted with vivid precision. Landscapes, figures, flowers, birds, fish, and insects can all be captured within the artwork. It is a craft that utilizes feathers from various...
The first time I heard about “huosuo,” I thought it must be some kind of baked flatbread. But it turned out to be very similar to the crispy cakes I used to eat as a child—crisp on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and filled with stuffing. Good things always have something praiseworthy about them. Just look at these huosuos: golden, plump, crispy outside and fragrant within, incredibly enticing. That deliciously fragrant, crisp...
Big Stage Twist Crisps were originally called “Zhang’s Twist Crisps.” They were first made in 1926 by Zhang Xingde in Huangshatuizi Village, Tai’an County. In 1941, Zhang Xingde moved his whole family to Shenyang, Liaoning Province, where he opened a twist crisp workshop inside Xiaodongmen. Before long, his son Zhang Hanyu took over the business. In 1948, they relocated near the Big Stage Theater. Due to their uniquely flavorful twist crisps, people gradually began calling them Big Stage Twist Crisps. In the memories of the elders, the crispy Big Stage Twist Crisps were unmatched by any modern delicacies. Initially, the Big Stage Twist Crisps were sold at the entrance of the alley west of the Big Stage. Later, as the business flourished, they opened their own shop and stopped selling from street stalls. Elderly locals recall: “Back then, everyone lined up to buy the twist crisps. Just how crispy were they? You might not believe it, but if you held one up less than half a meter above the ground and dropped it, it would shatter.”
Small potatoes are a specialty of Northeast China. They are much smaller in size than regular potatoes, yet their fragrance and nutritional value are far higher. Thanks to the high yield of this variety and the large number of people growing it, the astute Liu Xin spotted an opportunity. She traveled extensively to research and collect folk cooking techniques for small potatoes...
Raspberries, a fruit rich in various vitamins and of extremely high nutritional value, are hailed as the "gold of fruits," the "emperor of fruits," and a "darling" of the international market. In Dongling District, Shenyang City, these small raspberries have taken on the important task of boosting farmers' incomes. It’s no wonder that at the Third Session of the 11th Dongling District People's Congress held on January 5, the term "raspberry" appeared repeatedly in the government work report. Since taking root in Dongling District in 2003, the raspberry industry has flourished there: in 2009, five high-efficiency raspberry planting demonstration villages were established in the Zhujia Agricultural Economic Zone, adding 13,000 mu of new raspberry cultivation, benefiting over 9,000 farming households across four townships and streets, with an average net income of over 5,000 yuan per mu. Currently, the raspberry production scale in Dongling District has reached 55,000 mu.
The New Gunpowder Lily (also known as Upward-Facing Gunpowder Lily) is a hybrid of the Taiwanese Lily and the Easter Lily. It features large, pure white blooms with a strong fragrance, making it an excellent cut flower variety. This type of lily changes traditional planting methods by using seeds instead of bulbs. It flowers in the same year it is planted, and the resulting bulblets can be reused. …
Due to the unique environment of the Zhu Family Sandy Apricot Orchard, the apricots are not only large in size but also juicy and flavorful, with high fruit quality that can be considered a unique delicacy of Shenyang. The orchard mainly consists of sandy loam soil, which drains quickly and has a low field water-holding capacity, leading to serious moisture retention issues. To conserve water and improve water use efficiency, drip irrigation has been adopted.…
Laobian Dumplings are a famous snack from Shenyang. Introduced to Shenyang from Hebei Province in 1828 by Bian Fu, they are steamed dumplings made with minced pork that is first stir-fried and then simmered in chicken or bone broth. These dumplings are known for their high-quality ingredients, diverse selection, wide range of fillings, and delicious taste. Laobian Dumplings are a distinctive and renowned specialty of Shenyang with a long history, …
Horse Shaomai, originally called Ma Family Shaomai, is a unique Hui Muslim snack from Shenyang, created in 1796 by Ma Chun. The dough is blanched with boiling water, and rice flour is used as a dusting powder. The filling is made from minced beef taken from three specific parts: the kidney flank, purple rim, and three-fork, seasoned and simmered in water. When sealing the wrapper, a large “tassel” of dough is left exposed. It features a shiny wrapper, chewy texture, loose filling...
Dalian embroidery crafts have a unique northern style and character, mainly divided into two categories: machine embroidery crafts and drawnwork embroidery crafts. In addition to preserving traditional techniques, machine embroidery crafts incorporate elements of modern art, using a style that is plain yet vibrant, and vibrant yet elegant, achieving bright colors and harmonious color usage...
Distributed along the northern coastal areas of China, king scallops are a highly popular type of shellfish delicacy. Those produced in Dalian Bay, Liaoning Province, are particularly renowned for their large yield and superior quality. Also known as ark shell or red clam, king scallops belong to the class Bivalvia and the family Arcidae. Their meat is delicious and nutritious. Dried king scallops, referred to as "scallop dried," need to be soaked before consumption...
Sand clams, also known as clams, belong to the bivalve class of marine shellfish and are named for their habitat in shallow coastal sandy areas. They are produced along the coast of Liaoning Province, but those from Clam Island in Zhuanghe County are the most famous. Located in the northern part of the Yellow Sea, Clam Island’s sand clams have thin, slightly triangular shells. They are large, delicious, tender, and rich in protein,...
The product production area of the "Lushun Kelp" certification trademark is limited to the surrounding sea areas within the longitude range of 120°51′ to 121°58′ and latitude range of 38°40′ to 39°10′, mainly covering the sea areas of Longtang Subdistrict and Tieshan Subdistrict in Lushunkou District. This sea area lies in the narrow strait where the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea converge...
The female magnolia (女木兰) is a member of the Magnolia plant family. Because its flowers closely resemble peonies, people in the eastern mountainous regions of Liaoning call it the "mountain peony." The Tiannu Magnolia is a deciduous small tree, growing 5–10 meters tall. It is highly selective about its growing environment; if the environment is severely damaged, it grows poorly or may even disappear. The flowers and leaves of the Tiannu Magnolia can be used to extract aromatic oils, and its seeds contain up to 23% oil, which can be used for making soap and other purposes. The wood of the Tiannu Magnolia is often used to make utensils and for carving. The Tiannu Magnolia has large, beautiful flowers, making it an excellent ornamental plant.
Wakame, also known as sea mustard or haidai, is a famous seafood product produced along the coast of the Liaodong Peninsula, especially around Dalian and its nearby islands. Originally a wild marine plant, wakame is edible just like kelp, but has a more delicious flavor. It can also be made into dried products, giving people living inland the opportunity to enjoy it as well.…
Whelk is a species of sea snail unique to China, primarily found in the northern parts of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea, with those from the coastal islands of Dalian being the most renowned. It belongs to the class Gastropoda and the family Buccinidae. Dalian whelks have large, thick shells. As one of the rarer species of sea snails in the world, whelk meat is prized for its delicious flavor and is widely enjoyed. In the Dalian area, it is processed into…
The coastal waters of Dalian in Liaoning Province produce the highest yield of mussels in China, and their quality is also excellent. Some people refer to them, along with kelp, wakame, and sea urchins, as the “Four Sea Delicacies of Dalian.” Mussels are also known as “sea hong” (海红), belonging to the class Bivalvia and the family Mytilidae. There are many varieties, and those produced in Dalian are mostly purple mussels. Mussel meat is tender, delicious, and highly nutritious. Every...
Sea Cucumber: A prized seafood product. Among them, the northern prickly sea cucumber is considered the finest in quality. The "Five Elements Prickly Sea Cucumber" produced in Changhai County, Dalian City, is known as the "King of Sea Cucumbers," boasting extremely high nutritional value and ranked first among the "Eight Delicacies of the Sea." Abalone: A type of gastropod mollusk, the abalone's muscular foot is tender, delicious, and rich in nutrients. Its large and…
There are 2,106 inland water bodies of various sizes in Zhuanghe, with a total area of 50,000 mu suitable for aquaculture. The region boasts over 40 types of freshwater fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish. These include sweetfish (autumn fish), Chinese bitterling (crucian carp), Chinese mitten crab (river crab), eel, mouthbrooder, river clams, river shrimp, as well as introduced high-quality species such as silver carp…