Zhuanghe Blueberries Zhuanghe City boasts an excellent ecological environment, fertile soil, cool climate, and significant diurnal temperature variations. The soil here is mainly brown earth and acidic soil, which is particularly suitable for the growth and development of blueberries. Since introducing blueberries in 2002, Zhuanghe has become a key development region for blueberries in China. Currently, the city has over 8,000 acres of blueberry cultivation...
Mi Genxiang Rice. The history of rice production in Zhuanghe dates back to 1851 when it was first cultivated in the Changling area. The rice planting base of Mi Genxiang Rice is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side. It boasts clear and abundant water sources, fertile saline-alkali soil, and pristine surroundings with blue skies, clean land, and fresh water — making it an exceptionally well-suited area for organic rice cultivation. Mi Genxiang Organic Rice is del...
Sea cucumbers are echinoderm animals and one of the famous specialties of Changhai County. They have existed on Earth for at least 600 million years and are considered a delicacy among marine life. The Ming Dynasty scholar Xie Zhaozhe wrote in his work *Wu Za Zu*: “Sea cucumbers are found along the coast of Liaodong, and they have a warming and nourishing property that rivals ginseng—hence the name sea cucumber.”
The sixline wrasse, commonly known as "yellow croaker," is a cold-temperate demersal fish found in coastal waters. Its body is yellowish-brown with irregular grayish-brown cloud-like spots of varying sizes on the sides. Each side has five lateral lines, and the middle of the caudal fin is slightly concave. …
The main ingredient is fresh oyster meat, and the seasonings include refined salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Finely chop the ginger, wash the oyster meat, blanch it in boiling water until just cooked, then remove and plunge into cold water to cool. Drain and arrange on a plate. Pour the mixed seasoning sauce over the oysters, toss well. The dish is delicious with tender and soft oysters. …
Also known as fragrant snail, it has plump and delicious meat, hence the name. The shell is solid and thick, slightly spindle-shaped. The spire is conical, with about 6.5 whorls, and the body whorl increases rapidly. The whorls have clear and uniform spiral lines, with relatively thick longitudinal ribs, distinct sutural lines, and inconspicuous growth lines. The aperture is pale yellow, featuring coarse and fine, dark and light...
The main ingredient is one pomfret. The accompaniments are magnolia slices, soaked dried mushrooms, and onions. The seasonings include tomato sauce, sugar, salt, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, cornstarch mixed with water, broth, and peanut oil. Scale the pomfret, gut it,…
Stir-fried Sea Worm is one of Dalian's signature dishes. The sea worm is a mollusk with a semi-transparent body that resembles the end of an intestine—hence its name. It is found abundantly only on Xiajiahezi Beach in Dalian. This delicacy is highly nutritious and known for its exceptional flavor, with a saying that “seven sea worms are more nutritious than one egg.” There are many ways to enjoy sea worms, including...
Seafood Delicacy: Sea Cucumber is one of the signature dishes in Dalian, Liaoning. The sea cucumber is an echinoderm and is considered one of the premium seafood items known for being high in protein, low in fat, and low in cholesterol. It is among the most nutritious types of seafood, and regular consumption is believed to have anti-aging effects. There are many varieties of sea cucumbers, which can be classified into spiny sea cucumbers, bald sea cucumbers, and smooth sea cucumbers. Among them, the spiny sea cucumber is of the highest quality…
Chinese Name: 淡菜 | English Name: dried mussels | Definition: The boiled and dried product of the purple mussel. "Cai" refers to the edible flesh of mollusks in the Mytilidae family. Also known as shellfish or green-lipped mussel. Marine bivalve mollusks such as mussels have dark bluish-black shells and live on coastal rocks. In northern China, dried mussels are commonly called "sea..."
No artificial coloring added, with moderate saltiness. The perfect choice for gifting or home use. Dried shrimps, also known as 海米 (hǎi mǐ), 金钩 (jīn gōu), or 开洋 (kāi yáng), are made from cooked and dried shrimp such as the hawk's bill shrimp, white shrimp, woolly shrimp, and Zhou's neocaridina. They are a renowned seafood delicacy with high nutritional value. The term "dried shrimps" first appeared in the annotations of Yan Shigu to the "Jijiu Pian" during the Tang Dynasty…
Ancient legends often referred to peaches with both flesh and skin entirely yellow as “golden peaches” or “immortal fruits.” The *Hailu Suishi* described them as “as big as goose eggs, and golden in color.” Dalian Yellow Peaches are the finest among the natural hybrid seedlings descended from China’s ancient yellow peach variety, the “Early Ripening Golden Peach.”
The Black Skirt Fish, commonly known as the black fish, is a cold-temperate demersal fish found in coastal waters, preferring muddy or sandy seabeds near rocky reefs. Its body is grayish-black in color, and its flesh is delicious and highly valued for its economic worth. It typically reaches around 500 grams in weight after three years of growth. It is mainly distributed in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea of China.…
Ocean Island Sea Cucumber is a specialty of Ocean Island in Changhai County, Dalian City, Liaoning Province. The wulengzhen sea cucumber produced in the surrounding waters of Ocean Island is renowned both domestically and internationally for having one more flesh spine than ordinary sea cucumbers and higher nutritional value. Ocean Island Sea Cucumber is a nationally protected product under the Agricultural Product Geographical Indication system. Surrounded by mountains and featuring rugged terrain with an average elevation of over 25…
It’s the Winter Solstice again. There’s a saying among Dalian people: “One sea cucumber a day keeps the doctor away.” The tradition of Dalian residents eating sea cucumbers starting from the Winter Solstice has a long history. Thus, the arrival of the Winter Solstice signals the beginning of the sea cucumber feasting season, especially for wild Dalian sea cucumbers, which diners have been eagerly awaiting. Dalian people have…
Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is a famous dish in Dalian’s culinary scene. The “Eight Immortals” refer to eight premium ingredients: shark fin, sea cucumber, fish bone, abalone, fish maw, asparagus, shrimp, and chicken. This dish combines multiple delicacies in one serving, blends a variety of colors, and is meticulously prepared with a unique presentation. It boasts a delicious, non-greasy flavor and is highly nutritious.…
Steamed Lantern Abalone is a specialty dish from Dalian, Liaoning. To prepare it, live abalones in their shells are cut into lantern shapes, placed back into their original shells, and seasoned with scallions, ginger, salt, monosodium glutamate, and other seasonings. They are then steamed for seven minutes. This seafood dish retains its original shape and color—when lifted with chopsticks, it resembles a lantern, and when served on a colorful plate…
The small-mouthed fish, scientifically known as the high-eyed flounder, is also called the long-neck fish or plaice. It falls within the category of small plaice and is named for its small mouth. This fish has an elongated, flat body, typically around 20 centimeters in length and weighing about 200 grams. It features large, protruding eyes, both located on the right side of the head, with the upper eye positioned high. It is a species that inhabits relatively fixed areas. The small-mouthed fish…
The yellow sea urchin, also known as the yellow spiny urchin or white spiny urchin, is one of the marine delicacies. It boasts a high nutritional value comparable to that of sea cucumber and abalone. The yellow sea urchin is rich in methionine and unsaturated fatty acids. Its roe, processed into fresh sea urchin yellow and sea urchin paste, not only has an exceptionally delicious taste but also offers beautifying benefits, making it highly popular among customers in Hong Kong, Japan, and other regions both domestically and internationally.
Also known as little wind snail, sea pig snail, or flower snail. It belongs to the class Gastropoda, order Neogastropoda, and family Babyloniidae. It feeds on fish, shrimp, and shellfish meat, and thrives in sandy or sandy-muddy environments, as well as in crevices among rocks. Usually lying hidden in the sand and mud, it crawls out to feed. This scavenging, shallow-water bottom-dwelling gastropod has uniquely delicious flesh and is...