Jinzhou dried tofu is known for being "dry, thin, and fine." "Dry" refers to how the tofu is pressed tightly and is dry to the touch; "thin" means each sheet is as thin as paper, thin enough to be translucent in sunlight; "fine" indicates that the tofu contains no bean dregs, resulting in a smooth texture. These three qualities—"dry, thin, and fine"—are the hallmark traits of Jinzhou dried tofu, a source of pride and even bragging rights for the locals...
Whole Roast Ox The Yixian Whole Roast Ox selects a young calf that is over 100 days old, which is slaughtered by an imam from a mosque. The cowhide is removed (leaving the head on, with a slightly smaller arch), the internal organs are taken out, and the calf is cleaned before being placed in a specially designed container. It is seasoned with “specially” made seasonings and marinated for twenty-four hours. After marinating, the calf is taken out, shaped, and coated with a “specially” made paste,…
Islamic Flatbread Flatbread is an ordinary food, but once you try Yixian’s Islamic flatbread, you’ll discover its extraordinary appeal. This flatbread is made with strict ingredient selection, meticulous preparation, and unique techniques in mixing ingredients, kneading dough, and controlling heat. The finished product boasts a golden color, a flaky layered texture, and a crispy, delicious taste,…
Premium Roast Squab is made with a scientifically formulated blend of over twenty kinds of Chinese medicinal herbs, carefully combined, and then seasoned with proprietary spices. The squab is slow-cooked in a traditional earthen pot over charcoal fire. The finished roast squab is fragrant, perfectly seasoned, leaves a lingering taste in the mouth, warms the middle energizer and benefits qi, and helps strengthen the body. …
Roast Lamb Trotters — Roast “lamb trotters” have been recognized as a famous flavor-grilled dish by the Municipal Commerce Bureau. Carefully selected, the trotters are thoroughly cleaned, boiled in a pot until tender, then marinated with various seasonings for 20 minutes before being placed on the grill. They are brushed with a variety of homemade seasonings during roasting. Once done, they’re ready to eat — these beautifully colored and deliciously tasty lamb trotters are simply irresistible…
The main dish of Jinzhou's braised bean sprouts with pancakes features green beans, pork ribs, and potatoes, slow-cooked in an iron pot until tender—the meat practically falls off the bone, and the seasonings fully infuse the dish. The pancake resembles what’s commonly called a "spring pancake," very thin. In most places, it’s placed on top of the dish, while some restaurants serve it separately on a plate, like at Rongpeng’s braised...
Guoluo is a local specialty of Jinzhou, created in 1945. It was named Baijia Guoluo because Bai Rongshu played the leading role in its preparation techniques. Baijia Guoluo features a golden bottom, a shape resembling a tiger’s hoof, a rich and savory taste, a crisp bite, a fresh and juicy flavor, and an aroma that is delicious without being greasy. …
A specialty snack from Jinzhou — Gao's Roast Pigeon. Gao's Roast Pigeon became the first barbecue restaurant to own a nationally registered patented product. In 2005, it was recognized as a Famous Jinzhou-Style Barbecue Shop by the Jinzhou Barbecue Association and became a member of the association’s council. According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," pigeon meat nourishes yin and yang, strengthens kidneys, and promotes muscle growth...
Grilled tender tofu. The grilled tender tofu is golden in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, delivering a burst of flavor that’s even more delicious than it smells. It’s rich in nutrients, suitable for all ages, and offers benefits such as improving skin health, stimulating appetite, and increasing food intake. …
Pickled Vegetable Hot Pot The pickled vegetable hot pot in Jinzhou starts by boiling chicken, pork knuckle, pork belly, and other ingredients in a large pot until they’re about 80% cooked—make sure to use plenty of broth, as this will serve as the base for the hot pot. Once cooked, slice the meat thinly, and for the chicken, simply tear it into pieces by hand. Next comes the pickled vegetables, which must be made from autumn cabbages.
Dried Sauce Meat is a local specialty of Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, and is very popular among people. Its ingredients include: premium pork, saltpeter, refined salt, white liquor, star anise, cloves, white sugar, ground Sichuan pepper, monosodium glutamate, fresh ginger, and lard. The preparation method involves: rubbing the premium pork with saltpeter, refined salt, and white liquor, kneading repeatedly until the seasonings are fully…
In the early 1980s, when people from Xinjiang set up grills on the streets of Jinzhou and called out in their native language to sell lamb skewers, the quick-witted and innovative locals of Jinzhou started their own BBQ business. After several years of development, the BBQ trade was greatly elevated under their care. No matter the season—spring, summer, autumn, or winter—there were always diners flocking to BBQ restaurants...
Yixian Cold-Fu Apples are a specialty of Yixian County, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province. The fruits are short-conical in shape, well-formed, and uniformly covered in bright red—especially after the removal of fruit bags and leaf thinning, which enhances their color even more. The flesh is pale yellow, crisp, juicy, richly flavored, aromatic, and of premium quality, with strong storage capabilities. Cold-Fu apples were developed at Shenyang Agricultural...
Roast Whole Lamb of Yixian is a specialty of Yixian County, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province. The lamb is known for its shiny appearance, crispy exterior and tender interior, rich but not greasy flavor, and unique taste. As a local delicacy of Yixian, the preparation method of roast whole lamb is extremely meticulous. The dish uses 1 to 2-month-old lambs, which are slaughtered, skinned, and have their internal organs and hooves removed before being cleaned and drained...
Lycoptera Lycoptera is a freshwater fish belonging to the subclass Osteichthyes. It has a small body, large eyes, and a symmetrical tail. It is primarily found in Jurassic light-colored shale deposits in provinces such as Liaoning, Shandong, and Hebei, dating back approximately 130 to 150 million years. High-quality Lycoptera fossils feature clearly defined bones and striking color contrasts. Among late Mesozoic bony fish fossils worldwide...
Jinzhou is the country’s largest production base for fruit seedlings and the birthplace of the “King of Chinese Apples.” Just the Linghai Yecun Horticulture Company alone has 1,000 acres of fruit seedlings and 270 new varieties. These seedlings have been sold to 28 provinces (and municipalities) across the country, and 18 new apple varieties can meet the needs of fruit farmers throughout the region. The “Zhongxing” variety was awarded the title of "King of Chinese Apples" at the Second China’s Hundred...
Dried Sauce Meat Dried Sauce Meat is a local specialty of Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, and is very popular among people. Ingredients: 100 kilograms of selected pork, 100 grams of saltpeter, 2.5 kilograms of refined salt, 2 kilograms of white liquor, 20 grams of star anise, 200 grams of cloves, 2 kilograms of white sugar, 50 grams of Sichuan peppercorn powder, 300 grams of monosodium glutamate, 50…
Linghai Cloth Tiger The Linghai cloth tiger is a type of traditional Chinese fabric toy, featuring a wide variety of designs and widespread popularity. It is a highly rustic folk handicraft. Made from textile materials, it is lightweight, soft, flexible, and durable. …
Linghai Soybeans Soybeans are one of the specialties of Linghai. Belonging to the Fabaceae family and the genus Glycine, they are also commonly known as yellow beans. Soybeans originated in China, and it is estimated that they have been cultivated in the country for over 4,700 years. Based on their planting season, soybeans can be divided into four types: spring soybeans, summer soybeans, autumn soybeans, and winter soybeans, though spring soybeans are the most common. Spring soybeans are generally planted in spring and harvested in October, then start entering the distribution channels in November. The main regions for spring soybean cultivation in China include the three northeastern provinces, central and northern parts of Hebei and Shanxi, northern Shaanxi, and various provinces (regions) in the northwest.
Linghai Strawberries Strawberries are one of the specialty products of Linghai City. A perennial herbaceous plant, strawberries have high economic value. The strawberry plant is low-growing, spreading in a prostrate cluster formation, typically reaching about 30 centimeters in height. The strawberries are brightly colored, with soft, juicy flesh, a rich fragrance, and a well-balanced sweet and sour taste. They are highly nutritious and beloved by con…