The combshell belongs to the phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia, subclass Pteriomorphia, order Ostreoida, family Pectinidae, genus Pecten. It inhabits rocky and gravelly seabeds at depths of 3m to 30m. As a filter feeder, its diet mainly consists of phytoplankton. It gets its name from the prominent byssal notch and several fine comb-like teeth on the anterior auricle of the right valve. The shell surface features fine growth lines and varying degrees of radiating ribs—about 10 on the left valve and around 20 on the right, with irregular small spines on the ribs. Due to its wide range of uses, tender meat, delicious flavor, and high economic value, the combshell is one of the main cultivated shellfish in our county.
Stir-fried Clams The main ingredient of Stir-fried Clams is cleaned fresh clams, with chopped green Chinese chives as the garnish, and seasonings including soy sauce, mustard, and sesame oil. First, wash the fresh clams, then blanch them in boiling water until they open, and remove them; take out the clam meat, rinse it again with clean water, drain, and set aside. Wash the green Chinese chives, blanch them thoroughly in boiling water, cool them in cold water, then drain and arrange on a serving plate. On…
"Yesso" was the ancient Chinese name for the Sakhalin region, hence the scallops found there are called Yesso scallops. Originally native to Japan and Korea, they have been introduced to China and are now artificially cultivated and farmed in northern coastal areas such as Changhai County in Dalian, Shandong, and Liaoning. They are large, cold-water bivalves. Yesso scallops grow relatively slowly and have...
Changhai abalones thrive in the exceptionally favorable marine environment of the Changhai waters in Dalian. The area features numerous islands, rocks, and reefs, with unobstructed water currents, stable physicochemical conditions, and Class I water quality. The water temperature is ideal, rich in nutrients, with deep, fast-flowing waters and seabeds composed of rocky or fine sandy substrates. Seagrass is abundant, and the waters are especially conducive to the growth of abalones and Japanese scallops, thanks to the plentiful kelp and phytoplankton—key food sources for these shellfish. These conditions contribute to the superior quality of Changhai abalones and Changhai Japanese scallops, whose meat is packed with protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as trace elements like iodine, zinc, selenium, barium, and manganese. They also contain 18 types of amino acids (including 8 essential ones that the human body cannot synthesize), such as VB1, VB2, arginine, niacin, and taurine, with particularly high levels of arginine.
Silver Needle Fish, also known as Japanese sand lance or noodle fish, belongs to the class Actinopterygii and the family Ammodytidae. It has a slender, slightly flattened body, growing to about 10 cm in length when mature. Its color ranges from bluish-gray to milky white, and it is semi-transparent. It has a large mouth with canine teeth and a long dorsal fin but no pelvic fins. These fish inhabit sandy seabeds near the coast and often bury themselves in the sand. They are mainly found in the waters around the Changshan Islands. Due to their delicious taste and relatively high yield, they have...
The yellowtail kingfish has a spindle-shaped body that is slightly laterally compressed, with a somewhat blunt head. Its pectoral and pelvic fins are relatively short. The mouth is oblique, and both the upper and lower jaws are equipped with fine teeth. There is a prominent yellow longitudinal stripe along the body, extending straight from the gill cover to the caudal peduncle (hence the name "yellowtail"). The back is mostly bluish-gray, while the belly is very white. The fish typically measures between 60–80 cm in length. The largest individuals can reach nearly two meters, weighing around 40–50 kilograms. It is distributed in the western part of the North Pacific. In China, it is found only in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea, and is one of the main target species for coastal anglers in recent years. The flesh of the yellowtail kingfish is delicate, smooth, and has an excellent taste, making it a high-end edible fish.
The Pacific saury is found in the waters near the Changshan Islands. It belongs to the family Belonidae, has an elongated cylindrical body that is slightly laterally compressed. The lateral line does not form a raised ridge on the caudal peduncle. There are 142–157 lateral line scales. The dorsal fin has 12–15 rays, and the anal fin has 15–18 rays; the caudal fin is rounded at the posterior edge with a black spot at the base. It is a warm-water pelagic fish that inhabits the upper and middle layers of the water column. The body...
Peach octopus, commonly known as ba xiao, has thick and tender meat, making it an excellent seafood delicacy. It is rich in nutrients such as protein and minerals, and also contains important health-promoting factors like natural taurine, which helps combat fatigue, resist aging, and can even extend human lifespan. It nourishes blood and qi, promotes lactation, and builds muscle, sharing many similarities with cuttlefish. It is used to treat conditions such as blood and qi deficiency, dizziness...
Miss Fish is a species of blenny. There are many types of blennies, most of which have an elongated body shape. Miss Fish belongs to the genus Zoarces, and coastal fishermen often call it "small-mouth fish" (some also say "smiling-mouth fish"). The altered pronunciation that turned it into "Miss Fish" is likely due to regional dialect. Like many types of seafood, Miss Fish is rich in protein, calcium, iron, and other nutrients, and has very low fat content…
Monkfish, also known as anglerfish, has a flat, disc-shaped front half of the body and a slender tail. It grows over 50 centimeters in length. Its back is purplish-brown, while the belly is light in color. It has a large head, wide mouth, sharp teeth, and black-and-white patterns inside the mouth. The pectoral fins are broad and arm-like. The first three spines of the dorsal fin are separated, with the tip of the first spine bearing a fleshy flap (also called a lure or esca), which harbors...
Hairtail, also known as belt fish or toothed belt fish, is an animal of the family Trichiuridae in the order Perciformes of the class Actinopterygii. As the name suggests, the hairtail has a laterally compressed, ribbon-like body that is silver-gray in color. Its dorsal and pectoral fins are light gray with very fine spots, and its tail is black. The hairtail has a pointed head and a large mouth, tapering gradually toward the tail, resembling a thin whip. Its head length is twice its body height, and the full…
Buyun Mountain Apples Buyun Mountain has a high altitude, a short frost-free period, and large diurnal temperature variations in autumn. The apples produced here are beautifully colored, have a good taste, and a long storage life. Varieties such as Fuji, Orin, and Jonagold have won provincial and municipal gold awards multiple times. There is currently an over 7,000-acre pollution-free apple production base, with an annual output of over 10,000 tons…
Zhuanghe Xiemaxing Apricots Xiemaxing apricots have a history of over 100 years in Zhuanghe. Renowned for their large size, bright yellow color, balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, and rich content of various vitamins, coupled with their tender, dense, and thick flesh that separates easily from the pit, they are celebrated as the “jewel among apricots.” In 2008, the national government awarded Xiemaxing apricots the status of a National Standard Demonstration Zone. …
Frozen Pointed Pear The Frozen Pointed Pear is a new fruit product made by processing freshly picked sour pears from the northern mountainous region of Zhuanghe. The result is a fruit with a black skin, tender white flesh, and a sweet taste. It features cooling and heat-relieving properties, nourishes the lungs and soothes coughs, and refreshes the palate while cutting through greasiness. This product has been certified as a Green Food by the National Green Food Development Center. …
Zhuanghe Mountain Burdock Zhuanghe began cultivating mountain burdock in the early 1970s, making it one of the first regions in China to introduce this crop. The soil in Zhuanghe is predominantly brown loam and oily sandy soil, which is highly suitable for the growth of mountain burdock. The current cultivation area has reached 10,000 acres. Zhuanghe mountain burdock is prized for its unique aroma, crisp sweetness...
Recently, staff from China Edible Fungi Business Network, together with the head of Sichuan Chuanye Beijing Distribution Center — the largest edible fungi product distributor in China — conducted an inspection of the main production areas of slippery mushrooms in China. They concluded that the largest production base of slippery mushrooms in China is currently Zhuanghe City, Liaoning Province...
Zhuanghe Mixed Clams Zhuanghe boasts extremely abundant marine resources and is honored as the “Shellfish Treasury of the East.” The first large-scale shipment of live mixed clams exported from China to Japan was loaded and dispatched from here. The “Hairi” brand mixed clams meet national organic and green food standards. Thanks to their pure quality, delicious taste, and tender meat, they are highly favored by foreign buyers. 2…
Braised Seafood Medley is a signature dish from Dalian, Liaoning Province. Not only is it vibrant in color and exquisitely presented, but it also boasts a rich flavor, high nutritional value, and health-nourishing benefits. Both domestic and international travelers—especially compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese who visit Dalian to see family and friends—often gather their loved ones to order the “Seafood Medley” and enjoy…
The climate and soil conditions in the Dalian area are suitable for the production of locust flower honey, making it a world-renowned production region. In the early 1990s, Dalian had 57,333 hectares of black locust forests, accounting for nearly one-third of the city’s total tree-covered area. The abundant black locust resources enabled Dalian to harvest over a million kilograms of locust flower honey annually, with an output value reaching several...
Stewed Pork Ribs with Chinese Cabbage Ingredients – Main: 250g pork ribs, 250g Chinese cabbage head. Side ingredients: 10g coriander stems, salt, MSG, prickly ash water, scallions, ginger, meat broth, cooking oil. Cooking process: 1. Cut the pork ribs into 1.5-inch segments, chop the Chinese cabbage head into rectangular pieces, cut the coriander stems into small sections, and dice the scallions and ginger. Pound the ginger slightly with a knife...