Pan-fried Potatoes With the development of the times, the local cuisine of Zhuanghe has increasingly incorporated characteristics from various regions. The pan-fried potatoes at Zhuanghe Huanghai Coast Grand Hotel are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, melting in the mouth with an aroma that fills the air. The signature dish of Zhuanghe Mingcheng Bingzhongwang, the specially prepared “Braised Pig’s Head,” is rich yet not greasy, tender and delicious, adding to the local flavors of Zhuanghe…
Goat soup made from cashmere goats, known as the “national treasure,” is a specialty of the northern mountainous region of Zhuanghe. Goat soup from Zhuanghe is another distinctive local delicacy. The best time to enjoy it is after August each year. The soup is bright in color, milky white in appearance, with a rich texture and abundant nutrients, yet it is neither gamey nor fishy. When eating, take the finely chopped goat meat and offal from the pot...
Huiyuan Eggs After years of dedicated research, Liu Wenli, manager of Wenli Chicken Farm in Lijia Township, Suizhong County, has developed a nutrient-rich multi-element egg. This variety of eggs has been awarded the Liaoning Province Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Label Usage Certificate and has been honored as a “Special Nutritional Food” by the Liaoning Provincial Health Department. Manager Liu Wenli has been raising...
Boiled Mixed Clams in Clear Broth. Zhuanghe specialty clams—Gecha (blue-faced mirror clams) and mixed clams—are extraordinarily delicious, a rare delicacy seldom seen in other coastal regions. Boiling mixed clams, razor clams, and the like in clear broth may seem simple, yet it preserves the briny freshness of the shellfish. This is not only a common home-cooked dish for locals along Zhuanghe’s coast but has also become an indispensable staple on the menus of hotels and restaurants in Zhuanghe...
Zhuanghe’s signature oysters. Zhuanghe City is a major oyster-producing region, bordering the Yellow Sea and serving as one of the country’s important marine farming areas. Oysters, also known as raw oysters, are an economically farmed species. They can produce pearls and their meat is also edible. Roasted oyster signs are everywhere on the streets—these are the very oysters we’re talking about. Zhuanghe…
Ginger Superior soil conditions and mature cultivation techniques give Zhuanghe-grown fresh ginger strong disease resistance, wide adaptability, and high yield (up to 13,000 jin per mu). The fresh ginger produced in Zhuanghe features small roots, plump ears, bright color, minimal fibers, tender flesh, intense spiciness, delicious taste, and rich nutrition.…
Stir-fried Beef with Celery Ingredients: 300g tender beef, 150g celery, 40g Shaoxing wine, 20g soy sauce, 10g sugar, 5g baking soda, 20g water starch, 1g pepper, 20g scallion and ginger slices, 2g minced ginger, 500g peanut oil, a pinch of MSG. Preparation: 1. Slice the celery thinly. Cut the beef...
Cherries Ganjingzi District boasts a wide variety of fruits, especially cherries, which are particularly famous. Not only are the fruits of high quality, but when the cherry trees bloom or the cherries ripen, visitors flock to the area. Cherry orchards become popular spots for flower viewing and fruit picking, and they also boost the development of nearby leisure resorts and the catering industry. The cherries ripen early, earning them the reputation of being the first fruit of early spring...
Jellyfish Salad Jellyfish Salad The main ingredient is jellyfish, with cucumber, dried shrimp, and coriander as accompaniments. The seasonings include fine salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Wash the jellyfish, remove the sand and dirt, then cut it into shreds. Blanch it in boiling water, remove quickly, and rinse in cold water before draining.
Dalian Menzi Ingredients: sweet potato starch, cooking oil, soy sauce, mashed garlic, sesame oil. Method: 1. Make sweet potato starch into a jelly-like block (liangfen), then cut it into small squares; 2. Mix soy sauce, mashed garlic, and sesame oil in a small dish to make a dipping sauce; 3. Heat a flat-bottomed pan, add a little cooking oil, place the liangfen squares in the pan and fry until…
As the birthplace of "Liaoning Sea Cucumber" farming, Dalian has now taken the lead in domestic sea cucumber cultivation, deep processing, and sales. Dandong, Yingkou, Panjin, Jinzhou, and Huludao have quickly followed suit. The total area for sea cucumber farming in Liaoning Province has reached 600,000 mu, achieving various forms of polyculture such as sea cucumber with shrimp, scallops, fish, and jellyfish, as well as three-tier aquaculture systems including crabs in hanging cages on the water surface, fish in the water, and sea cucumbers underwater...
A dual-purpose breed. Originally from Zhuanghe County, Liaoning Province, also known as the Big-Boned Chicken. Physical characteristics: single upright comb, large body size, tall stature with a thick neck, deep chest and broad back, full abdomen, thick legs and long shanks. Roosters mostly have light red neck feathers, dark red saddle feathers, yellow breast feathers, red shoulder feathers, black main tail and sickle feathers with a greenish sheen; adult weight around 3…
Zhuanghe Rice is a specialty of Zhuanghe City, Dalian, Liaoning Province. It is crystal-clear and rich in various minerals and trace elements. Zhuanghe Rice is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Rice cultivation in Zhuanghe accounts for three-quarters of Dalian’s total rice production. With a long planting history, clear water sources, and fertile soil, Zhuanghe rice has earned...
Dalian strawberries are hailed as the "queen of fruits." With a sweet and slightly sour flavor, they help moisten the lungs, promote fluid production, strengthen the spleen and stomach, cool the blood, and detoxify the body—qualities that have made them highly popular. Strawberry cultivation in Zhuanghe has a history of over 100 years, with the best quality strawberries coming from the Guangming Mountain area. This region features flat terrain, loose soil, and moderate acidity, all contributing to the superior quality of its strawberries...
Braised Liaodong Sea Cucumber in Soy Sauce Braised Liaodong Sea Cucumber in Soy Sauce is a home-style dish with crispy, fragrant meat and rich nutrition. Main ingredient: 150g Liaodong sea cucumber from Guandong; Side ingredients: 20g winter bamboo shoots, 15g minced meat, 10g sprouted mustard greens, 100g baby bok choy, plus ginger, scallions, garlic, and MSG as needed. Cooking steps: Step one: Take out the Liaodong sea cucumber, place it in a container with clean water…
Stone-carved artworks such as stone lions and tombstones produced in Pulandian City, along with construction materials and curb stones, are highly favored by customers for their excellent quality and exquisite craftsmanship. These stone products have been exported to Japan and Southeast Asian countries.…
The "Lianhuashan" brand of fragrant rice produced in Pulandian City includes a total of 186 varieties, of which 36 have been promoted. The annual production reaches 18,000 tons, with over 120 tons exported in 1998. The "Lianhuashan" brand of fragrant rice was awarded the Green Food Certificate by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1998 and received the "Science Popularization Gold Award" from the State Science and Technology Commission in 1995. …
The city's total protected cultivation area for tomatoes is 50,000 mu, with an annual production of 225,000 tons. The produce is exported to Russia and enjoys strong sales across Northeast China. …
Dalian Huayu Towel Co., Ltd. is the only comprehensive towel manufacturer in the Dalian area that integrates plain weaving, small jacquard, large jacquard, bleaching, dyeing, and printing. It mainly produces various printed, jacquard, satin-trimmed, plush, and solid-color towels, with an annual output of 28 million pieces. The products are primarily exported to Japan, the United States, Hong…
Dalian Pulandian Textile Group mainly produces terylene yarn, various sewing threads, towels, garments, packaging products, etc., with an annual output of over 3,000 tons of terylene yarn. Its products are popular in Japan, Hong Kong, and various countries and regions in Southeast Asia. …