Shouyang dried tofu has a long production history, with tofu workshops spread across rural towns and villages. It is made from high-quality locally grown soybeans. Due to the suitable soil and climate conditions, the soybeans in Shouyang are plump, rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and other nutrients, with diverse varieties, high yield, and pure, superior bean strains. The traditionally crafted dried tofu is low in sugar, mildly salty, and has a delicate texture and fragrant taste. It boasts high levels of protein and fat, rich in vitamins, and low in cholesterol, offering great nutritional value. Shouyang dried tofu is widely used in restaurants, households, tourism, military rations, and more. It won silver awards at both the First Shanxi Province Agricultural Products Expo in 1993 and the National Agricultural Products Expo in 1995.
Pearl Porridge was originally an ordinary millet and mung bean gruel commonly eaten by the people of Shouyang. Due to its delicious taste, it once earned the praise of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that one summer during the reign of Emperor Daoguang, Qi Junzao, Minister of War, returned to his hometown to visit his family and specially invited the emperor to escape the summer heat in Fangshan, Shouyang. When they reached the foot of Fangshan, it was already late. After settling in...
Shouyang has a long history of millet cultivation, with a wide variety of strains. Local farmers grow over 10 varieties, including “Dabai Gu” (Big White Millet), “Tiesuo Lian” (Iron Chain), and “She Gu” (Snake Millet). Shouyang millet contains up to 3.22% fat, 1.5% soluble carbohydrates, and a higher protein content than that from other regions. Owing to its high nutritional value, it is very popular among local residents...
Shouyang has a long history of growing millet, with a wide variety of strains. Local farmers cultivate over ten varieties such as "Dabai Gu" (Big White Millet), "Tiesuo Lian" (Iron Chain), and "She Gu" (Snake Millet). In recent years, new scientific techniques have been adopted to breed and introduce more than ten additional new varieties. Currently, over 30 varieties of millet are grown across the county. The planting area covers 16,000 hectares, with a total…
【Germplasm Origin】 Central region of Shanxi Province
Apricot Kernels The development of apricot kernels in Maoshou began in the early 1990s when the area learned from Zong’ai Gouxī Village and initiated the “Mountain-Encircling Rotation” project. The scale has expanded year by year, and production has continued to increase. The main planting areas are located around Shiquan, Bishi, and Ximazhang on the East Ridge. The total planted area is 4,000 mu, with an average yield of 400 jin of apricot kernels per mu, and per mu…
The cultivation area of mountain potatoes in Shouyang is vast, with high yields and excellent quality, making them famous nationwide. Horse Head leads the way in growing them. Their scientific name is potato, but locals call them "mountain potatoes." The people of Shouyang take pride in this, and the residents of Horse Head are equally proud. Mountain potatoes are one of the main staple crops grown in Horse Head, as well as a key source of additional income for local farmers,…
Shouyang Fried Persimmon Pastry is a specialty of Shouyang County in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province. This dish is a famous local food with a unique flavor. It features a golden-brown color, resembles a persimmon in shape, has a crispy exterior and soft interior, and tastes sweet and delicious. Legend has it that Shouyang County is the birthplace of the “Old Man of Longevity.” It is said that when he was first born, he was very weak and only began to speak and walk at the age of 12…
Nanyanzhu Town is located in the western part of Shouyang County, covering an area of 150 square kilometers with 97,000 mu of arable land. The town administers 21 administrative villages and 53 natural villages. The facility-grown vegetables of Nanyanzhu Town are of high quality. Facility agriculture is a form of high-efficiency farming and an effective way to help farmers achieve prosperity. In 2010, Nanyanzhu Town established…
Lentil Noodles with Mung Bean Jelly are a refreshing jelly-like dish made from ground lentils. The best variety comes from the Pingtou area, known for its crystal-clear transparency, chewy yet soft texture, and delicious taste. The noodle dough is made by soaking lentils in cold water for over 12 hours, then grinding them with water, filtering through a sieve, and settling in a vat. Once cooked, it can be...
Red Baked Cake The Red Baked Cake is a hollow food made from wheat flour. It has a fragrant aroma and a crispy texture. It is made by combining 30% fermented dough with unfermented white flour, along with a small amount of sesame oil and alkaline flour. The mixture is rolled out with a rolling pin, filled with an oily core, brushed on the outside, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and then baked. Not only is it a popular everyday snack, but it is also considered an excellent food for women recovering from childbirth...
Oil-bound Liangfen Ingredients for making oil-bound liangfen: 500g starch, 4000g water, peanut oil, refined salt, mashed garlic, and sophora powder, each in appropriate amounts. Introduction to oil-bound liangfen: Oil-bound liangfen is a unique, popular snack in Shanxi. Its distinctive preparation method and delicious taste have won praise from both urban and rural residents. At the same time, it is also...
Gai persimmon is a type of persimmon characterized by its large, sweet, flat-round fruit. It has a slight indentation near the stem, which is why it is called "Gai" (meaning "lid") persimmon. The "Gai persimmon" is rich in sucrose, glucose, fructose, protein, carotene, vitamin C, citrulline, iodine, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Unripe fruits contain tannins. Fresh persimmons are very high in iodine, …
Ban Dates. These fruits are of medium size, flat and oblate in shape, narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, and relatively flattened on the sides. The average fruit weight is 11.2 grams, with the largest reaching up to 16.2 grams, and sizes are fairly uniform. The fruit shoulders are small and slightly rounded, with small and shallow stem cavities. The circular cavity is of medium size and relatively deep. The fruit apex is broad and round, with a wide and moderately deep apex cavity. The fruit surface is not very smooth, and the skin is purple-brown or…
Dazhai Walnut Drink, leveraging the natural quality of wild walnuts and relying on the processing formula developed in collaboration with Peking University’s College of Life Sciences, adheres to a strategy of high quality, high standards, and high value. After years of dedicated effort, the drink’s natural and health-promoting qualities have finally earned widespread acclaim and recognition from consumers, securing its place in the plant-based protein beverage market…
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The history of Horse Head Pressed Cake spans nearly half a century. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, when food was scarce, people made pressed cakes from millet flour, but they tasted very poor. During the Learn from Dazhai in Agriculture period, cornmeal pressed cakes were slightly better in both color and taste.