Hongyazi Peanuts, also known as Xingcheng Peanuts, are a specialty of Xingcheng City, Liaoning Province. Named after their main production area in Hongyazi Township of the county, these peanuts are a Chinese national geographical indication product. They are rich in trace elements, have a bright color, a sweet taste, and the lowest domestic level of aflatoxin, making them high-quality and widely exported to Russia…
On March 13, “Xingcheng Apples” successfully passed the review announcement by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and were registered as a national geographical indication certification trademark. To date, our city has successfully registered two national geographical indications. Xingcheng City is rich in fruit production and has a long history of fruit cultivation. There are 400,000 mu of fruit orchards, with 13 million fruit trees…
Liaoning Xingcheng Swimming Crab: This crab has snow-white meat, tender texture, creamy roe, and delicious flavor, making it a top-grade sea crab. The swimming crab is the most common type of sea crab on the market. In biological classification, it belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, class Crustacea. Its carapace features nine saw-like teeth on each side of the front edge, with the last tooth being the largest and extending horizontally...
Jellyfish skin Every July and August, jellyfish drift in groups near the shores of Huludao. They grow rapidly—within just a few days, they can become as large as umbrellas. Local fishermen catch them at sea, treat them with alum, and press them into jellyfish skin. Using jellyfish skin in cold dishes is not only highly nutritious but also refreshingly crisp, greatly stimulating the appetite. How to make cold jellyfish skin salad:…
【Features】 The prawn meat is tender and smooth, with a well-balanced savory and salty flavor. 【Ingredients】 2 prawns, about 500g in total; 5 garlic cloves. Seasoning: 1/2 tsp salt, 3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp cheese powder 【Preparation Method】 1、 Peel and mince the garlic, place it in a bowl, mix with the seasonings to form a sauce for later use…
Mixed clams Also known as Philippine clams, they have thin shells and plump meat, with a meat yield of over 20%, suitable for deep processing, pickling, and freezing. They are ideal for exporting live clams. Xingcheng's annual average catch of mixed clams from shallow waters is 10,000 tons, with a maximum yield reaching up to 30,000 tons.…
Scientific name: Scylla serrata, a species of the Portunidae family. It has a carapace length of 9 cm, a width of about 13 cm, and weighs between 0.2–0.5 kg. The dorsal side is raised, smooth, and bluish-green in color, with grayish-green patterns, which is why it is commonly known locally as the "Flower Crab." It has powerful claws, and the last pair of legs are shaped like oars. It is both caught in the wild and farmed...
Also known as turbot, tonguefish, or sole fish, the large turbot can be as wide as a man’s shoulder and as tall as a woman’s height. With tender, nutritious flesh, it is a high-yield, flavorful premium seafood. The fat of turbot contains unsaturated fats...
The history of crab consumption in China dates back a long time, with records found in *Yizhoushu·Wuhuijie* and *Rites of Zhou·Heavenly Officials·Chef*. Crabs are known to relax tendons, boost energy, aid digestion, improve appetite, unblock meridians, dispel heat, and dissolve blood stasis. This diverse family includes around 4,700 species worldwide and approximately 800 in China. Common types include the red-spotted guard crab, swimming crab, stream crab, fiddler crab, and hairy crab...
The sweet snail (scientific name: Neptunea cumingi Crosse), also known as the trumpet shell or golden wire snail [2]. Its shell is nearly diamond-shaped, with relatively hard texture, measuring 134 mm in height and 77 mm in width. It has about 7 whorls with distinct sutures. It is mainly distributed in China’s Liaoning (Haiyang Island, Dalian), Shandong…
Octopus (English name: octopus), belonging to the phylum Mollusca, class Cephalopoda, order Octopoda, is a general term for eight-armed cephalopod mollusks in the order Octopoda, but strictly speaking refers only to species in the genus Octopus. Other names include zhang, zhangju (from *Collected Works of Han Yu*), changzhang, duanjiao zhang, …
Suizhong water tofu is quite famous—not only do locals love to eat it, but visitors from other areas also rush to try this delicious dish. The preparation and serving of Suizhong water tofu are both unique and particular. Making the tofu requires high-quality soybeans. The beans must be carefully selected beforehand, with any spoiled or insect-damaged ones removed. Then they are...
SuiZhong Smashed Cucumber Ingredients: 4g mashed garlic, 3g sesame oil, 10g vinegar, 5g soy sauce, 1g salt, 0.2g MSG. Method: Wash the cucumber, trim the end, smash it with a knife until cracked, then cut it horizontally into chunks. Place in a dish. Wash the wood ear mushrooms, blanch them in boiling water until cooked, drain and place on top of the cucumber. Sprinkle the seasonings over the mushrooms, …
Suizhong County in Huludao City has a long history and abundant resources in fruit tree cultivation. In 1998, it ranked among the top ten fruit-producing counties in China, with over 600,000 mu of fruit orchards and more than 16 million trees, producing over 400,000 tons of fruit annually. Since the early 1990s, Suizhong County began demonstrating and promoting the bagging technique for apple cultivation. By the year 2000…
Natural product, green and organic, infused with the essence of the black soil of Northeast China, nourished by rain and dew — a delicious gourmet delight…
Suizhong Stone-ground Tofu: This tofu is crafted using high-quality soybeans and the mineral-rich waters of Taolin Spring through traditional methods. It is abundant in various amino acids and trace elements, featuring high fiber, low fat, high calcium, and low sugar content—making it a highly nutritious, all-natural green health food. With a tender, smooth texture and delicate fragrance...
In the Xingcheng area of Liaoning, bud burst occurs in early April, full bloom in early May, fruit development takes 145 days, leaf fall in early November, and the vegetative growth period lasts 210 days. In the Yuzhong area of Gansu, budding takes place in mid to early April, full bloom in early May, fruit ripens in early October, and leaf fall occurs in late October...
The pufferfish, scientifically known as Takifugu obscurus, is also called bubble fish. It belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes and is a warm-water, bottom-dwelling marine fish. It is distributed across various sea areas in China, with dozens of common species. The pufferfish has a round body, a large head and chest, and a small belly and tail. Its back features bright patterns or colors, and its skin is scaleless, smooth, or covered with fine spines. There is also a game called “...
Red Sea Crab: Commonly known as the Red Clipper, it has a hard shell, sturdy claws, and an aggressive temperament. It prefers to live in low-tide rocky areas and dense seaweed zones. A local saying goes, “August crabs are the plumpest,” and “Eat pointed-belly crabs in spring, round-belly ones in autumn.” The former refers to lunar August, when the crabs are at their plumpest. The latter indicates that male crabs in spring (with pointed-shaped undersides) are large, tender, and most flavorful, while female crabs in autumn (with round undersides) are rich in fat and roe, making them especially delicious. The most popular way to enjoy them is by steaming or boiling, served with minced ginger and vinegar. Aside from boiling and steaming, there are also various preparation methods such as ginger-infused crab, fried crab, and stir-fried crab meat. Eating them once a day is ideal; if you wish to have more, simply reheat them by steaming and enhance the flavor with a bit of vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger for a more delicious taste. Since the tourism opening of Eastern Daihe, a diverse array of crab dishes for both domestic and international visitors has emerged: oil-sautéed crab pieces, grilled crab shells, Bohai Whole Crab, and steamed sea crabs, among others.
Prawns (Penaeus orientalis), scientifically known as the oriental prawn, are also called Chinese prawns or tiger prawns. They belong to the phylum Arthropoda, class Crustacea, order Decapoda, family Penaeidae, and genus Penaeus. Prawns of this genus are large in size and commonly referred to as "big prawns." Mature female prawns generally measure 16–22 cm in length and weigh about 50–80…