600g of san dan (tripe), 1 stick of scallions, 1 large piece of ginger, an appropriate amount of chili peppers Seasonings: 10g each of sesame oil and ginger juice, 25g of garlic juice, 50g of scallion juice, 6g of salt, MSG, chicken broth, Sichuan peppercorns, cooking wine as needed Method: 1. Briefly blanch the san dan in hot water, then remove immediately. Rub off the black membrane, rinse clean, and place in a pot of boiling water...
Camel’s hoof refers to the foot of a camel, which mainly inhabits the desert and grassland regions of Inner Mongolia. The flavor of camel’s hoof is extremely delicious and eating it is believed to strengthen tendons and bones. Like bear’s paw, camel’s hoof is considered a rare delicacy. As early as the Han Dynasty, there was a dish called “Camel Hoof Soup,” which became a famous imperial dish through the ages. The Ming Dynasty’s *Compendium of Materia Medica* states: “The hump and hoof of domestic camels are the most exquisite, and people often boil them…” In Inner Mongolia, camel’s hoof is widely enjoyed. Camels, primarily found in the desert and grassland areas of Inner Mongolia, are large in stature with well-developed muscles, especially the humps and hooves, which can be made into renowned dishes. The hump meat is tender, rich, and succulent, and is listed as one of the dietary delicacies. The taste of camel’s hoof is also very delicious, and eating it is said to strengthen tendons and bones. “Braised Camel’s Hoof,” served with vegetable hearts, offers the perfect balance of meat and vegetables, rich yet not greasy, making it one of the nourishing dishes for autumn and winter.
Boiled dog meat in Manzhouli can be considered a uniquely distinctive local delicacy. Dog meat contains various vitamins and is suitable for consumption all year round—warming in winter and cooling in summer. It also helps relax tendons, improve blood circulation, nourish yin, and strengthen yang. Dog meat can also be served cold or in sauces. The best dogs for boiling are those raised on grains, as their meat is less gamey. The method of slaughtering the dog…
In some restaurants in Manzhouli, fish slices have become a local specialty dish that attracts customers and is very popular. The preparation involves slicing the fish from the tail fin along the spine to the head, removing the internal organs, then placing the fish in a pool or large vat with the scales facing down. Salt is layered over the fish, and once filled, the container is tightly covered with straw bags or other materials and weighed down with stones…
Zhalantun Native Chicken meat products are produced by the Zhalantun Green Industry Development Center in Inner Mongolia. The production area spans eight towns and four townships in Zhalantun City: Haoraoshan Town, Muguqi Town, Woniuhe Town, Genghis Khan Town, Daheyuan Town, Chaihe Town, Zhonghe Town, Haduhe Town, Daur Ethnic Township, Nanmu Oroqen Ethnic Township, Samajie Ewenki Ethnic Township, and Wadi Township, covering a total of 126 administrative villages.
Dried Zhalantun Crabapple -- National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product (Fruit Category) in 2015. Leveraging its green resource advantages, Zhalantun City has been fully committed to building two main green industry lines, focusing on the production and processing of green agricultural, livestock, and forestry products, and vigorously cultivating green agricultural product brands. Zhalantun crabapple is one of six products that have received national...
Silkworm pupae are a specialty of Zhalantun, typically available in late autumn and early winter. The pupae are marinated in a flavorful sauce, then deep-fried until they turn shiny black and plump. Served on a plate, they are tender, fluffy, and uniquely aromatic. There are also various ways to enjoy silkworm pupae, such as braised, red-cooked, or dry-fried. Their taste resembles crab roe—delicious and flavorful—making them a seasonal delicacy in Zhalantun.
The planting area of sunflowers in Zhalantun City and surrounding regions has gradually expanded, bringing significant economic benefits to farmers each year. It has become a major growth point and pillar industry of the local economy. This is primarily due to the region’s suitable soil environment and climatic conditions for sunflower growth, which are mainly characterized by: significant variations in accumulated temperature across different mountainous areas...
Haoraoshan Town is a major town in the southwestern part of Zhalantun City and is known as the beautiful and fertile “Home of Hybrid Oil Sunflowers.” The planting area of hybrid oil sunflowers here reaches 60,000 mu. The town leads the Hulunbuir region in sunflower production, represented by hybrid oil sunflowers and edible sunflowers such as A17, A15, 562, Kangdi No. 5, and Super Dwarf Big Head...
The "Hulunbuir Rapeseed" production area is concentrated in the forest-grassland transition zone west of the Greater Khingan Mountains. The natural conditions are well-suited for rapeseed production. Located at high latitude and altitude, the region features a cool climate, large diurnal temperature variations, long sunshine hours, and high utilization of effective accumulated temperature, making it highly suitable for the growth and development of rapeseed and conducive to the accumulation of oil in oilseed crops...
Zhalantun City has a long history of cultivating rice and sunflowers. Currently, the rice planting area is maintained at around 100,000 mu, while the sunflower planting area exceeds 600,000 mu. The city’s “Hulunbuir Rice” series products have been certified as “organic food” and “green-label rice” by the Ministry of Agriculture, and have entered major retail chains such as Walmart...
The cultivation history of Zhalantun white melon seeds dates back to the 1920s. Local rural areas have long had the habit of growing them, making them one of the region’s exported agricultural products. In 1966, the state began purchasing Zhalantun white melon seeds in the Inner Mongolia region, with the foreign trade department organizing their export. During the 1960s and 1970s, Zhalantun...
Zhalan Tun has a long history of crabapple cultivation and is one of China’s main production areas for the fruit. Varieties such as Huang Taiping, Da Qiuguo, and Crataegus pinnatifida are widely renowned and are indispensable fruits when hosting distinguished guests and friends locally. The distinctive appearance of Zhalan Tun crabapples is highlighted by their ping-pong ball-sized shape, bright color, smooth and glossy skin…
Root carving is an art form created by artists using naturally unique and peculiar roots and wood, representing a synthesis of natural aesthetic psychology and technical artistic expression. In 2010, the city of Zhalantun officially established the "Hulunbuir Root Art (Stone Art) Fine Arts Society." In May 2011, at the "China Root Art High-End Forum and China Root Art Hometown Naming Ceremony"...
Zhanglan Tun Yellow Millet (also known as "soft millet") is made from hulling and processing broomcorn millet (panicled millet). Broomcorn millet is a crop grown in northern China, containing higher levels of all eight essential amino acids required by the human body than both rice and wheat—especially methionine, which is nearly twice as high as in rice and wheat. It also contains various trace elements...
Inner Mongolia boasts many uniquely named and distinctive local foods, such as dui wo wo, nie yu yu, juan tun tun, bao jiao jiao, as well as chao kuilei, kao binggan, ya he luo, all of which are traditional foods meticulously made from Yinshan oats. Visitors to Inner Mongolia will all get to taste these distinctive foods made with Yinshan oats as the main ingredient...
Also known as a snuff bottle. Herdsmen often carry snuff bottles at their waists. It not only helps clear nasal congestion and refreshes the mind, but also serves as a special kind of “business card.” Its craftsmanship is extremely refined, and the shapes vary from round to multi-faceted. Birch bark, bone, fine porcelain, jade, lapis lazuli, agate, crystal, and other materials are all used in making snuff bottles…
A calculus formed in the gastrointestinal tract of a diseased horse. Also known as horse dung stone or horse calculus. An intact pegasus is spherical, oval, or flat-round in shape, varying in size, typically with a diameter of 6–20 cm and weighing 250–2500 grams, though some may be as small as beans. The exterior is grayish-white or pinkish-white. The cross-section is grayish-white with concentric layered striations. It is heavy, …
The reproductive organ of a bull. Bull penis has a neutral nature and sweet taste. It is used in traditional medicine for nourishing blood, stopping bleeding, enriching yang, and moisturizing dryness. It can also be processed into a delicacy for banquets.…
Camels have two prominent "fleshy saddles" on their backs. The hump is the camel’s nutrient storage depot, connected to the back muscles and composed of rich, gelatinous fat. A single camel's hump weighs about 40 kilograms. In traditional Chinese cuisine, camel hump is a rare delicacy. It also has medicinal properties. The hump tastes sweet and is warm in nature, helping to moisten...