The apple-growing region lies to the east of Huo Mountain, stretching narrowly from north to south and nestled within the embrace of Huo Mountain. It boasts unique geographical advantages, located at 37 degrees north latitude, with high elevation (900–1100m), over 3000 hours of annual sunshine, moderate annual precipitation of around 500cm, and a significant day-night temperature difference of 7–10°C. The climate is cool, and water resources are abundant. The irrigation water...
Pig's blood sausage is one of the traditional delicacies of Huozhou. It was created in the mid-Qing Dynasty, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and a unique flavor. It is a renowned treat celebrated across Shanxi. In 1900, when the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu fled to Xi'an and stopped over in Huozhou. A renowned local chef prepared an imperial banquet for them. Empress Dowager Cixi, Emperor Guangxu, and the ministers all…
Dazhang Town: Corn starch noodles, garlic…
Dazhang Town: Corn Starch Noodles…
Made from high-quality flour and oil dough mixed with fennel, and finely baked in a specially designed oven. (Huo Zhou) Tujia-style Baked Wheat Cake Secret Recipe Ingredients: 15 types — salt, sugar, pickled mustard tuber, ginger, garlic, chicken essence, barbecue seasoning, cumin powder, thirteen-spice blend, five-spice powder, sweet leavening powder, regular…
A folk delicacy given to newlywed brides on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, these small and delicately crafted steamed buns are made from wheat flour and shaped into the twelve zodiac animals and various other animal forms. (Huo Zhou)…
Made from tartary buckwheat flour processed into a batter, then poured into bowls or basins and cooled before serving. It gets its name from its shape and offers a unique texture, with cooling and detoxifying effects. (Huo Zhou)…
Made from high-quality wheat flour and pressed using a specialized tool called a "hele bed," these noodles are chewy, hearty, and never get old. They come in two types: dry hele noodles and topped hele noodles. (Huozhou) Huozhou Hele Noodles are a specialty snack from Huozhou City, Linfen, Shanxi Province. For Huozhou Hele Noodles, the flour is mixed with alkaline, then pressed using a special hele bed. After boiling, they are stirred with cooked oil…
Fenyi walnuts are a specialty of Fenyi County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. The walnut trees in Fenyi grow vigorously, are wind-resistant and cold-hardy, and produce high-quality, abundant yields. The fruits are beautifully shaped, large in size, thin-skinned, easy to crack, with white kernels and a fragrant taste—qualities that have earned them a high reputation both domestically and internationally. Fenyi County is located in the northern part of Linfen City, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, at the southeastern foot of the Lüliang Mountains, west of the Fen River...
Huozhou tofu is a specialty of Huozhou City, Linfen, in Shanxi Province. It features a milky white color, soft yet chewy texture, fine and smooth surface, and a fragrant, delicious taste. Unlike conventional methods that use gypsum as a coagulant, Huozhou tofu is made using a unique local aged brine, resulting in a product that is not bitter or astringent, has no fishy smell, boasts great elasticity, does not fall apart easily, and offers a richly flavorful and lingering taste...
Huozhou New Year Steamed Buns are a specialty of Huozhou City, Linfen, Shanxi Province. Known locally as Huozhou steamed buns, they are also praised as Huozhou dough modeling art. With a long history and widespread fame, Huozhou dough modeling is not only edible but also holds high ornamental value. The designs are diverse, the figures lifelike, the craftsmanship exquisite, and the shapes vividly realistic. Huozhou steamed buns are also called alkali-free steamed buns. Huozhou New Year Steamed Buns are one…
Huozhou walnuts, also known as hetao or qiángtáo, are the nuts of the Juglans plant. Together with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, they are known as the world’s famous “four major dried fruits.” Walnut kernels are rich in nutrients, containing 15–20 grams of protein per 100 grams, a high amount of fat, and 10 grams of carbohydrates; they also contain essential elements for the human body such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron…
Huozhou Sesame Cake is a specialty of Huozhou City in Linfen, Shanxi Province. It is a traditional Han Chinese snack from Huozhou, Shanxi. Made from high-quality flour and oil dough mixed with fennel, it is meticulously processed and baked in a specially designed oven. Huozhou Sesame Cake boasts a rich, authentic aroma and a distinctive taste. Huozhou is located in central Shanxi and falls under the jurisdiction of Linfen. What sets Huozhou Sesame Cake apart from others...
Huozhou Hele Noodles — made from high-quality wheat flour and pressed through a special tool called a hele bed. These noodles are chewy, hearty, and never get old. They come in two varieties: dry hele noodles and sauced hele noodles.…
In recent years, Quwo County has made great efforts to adjust and optimize its crop variety structure, focusing on developing Red Globe grapes. This variety is highly favored by customers for its excellent taste and long shelf life, making the product in high demand. The planted area has now expanded to 5,000 mu, and is expected to reach 100,000 mu within 2–3 years. The Red Globe grapes from Litownship have a medium-thick skin and deep red fruit; the flesh…
Beidong garlic is flat-spherical or short-conical in shape, covered by a grayish-white or light brown papery outer skin. When peeled, it reveals 6 to 10 garlic cloves arranged in a whorl around the flower stalk. The base of the stem is disc-shaped, bearing numerous fibrous roots. Each clove is encased in a thin membrane; once removed, a white, thick, and juicy scale can be seen. It has a strong garlicky aroma...
Sheep offal, or 羊杂割, is a local snack from Shanxi Province. Legend has it that the people of Shanxi began eating 羊杂割 during the Yuan Dynasty, and the name “杂割” was bestowed by Kublai Khan’s mother. When Kublai Khan, the founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, marched from Shanxi into the Central Plains, he passed through Quwo County. At that time, his mother, Empress Dowager Zhuangsheng, fell ill. Xu Guozhen, a renowned local physician in Quwo, cured her illness and became a trusted imperial doctor favored by the Empress Dowager...
How to make Push Wo Wo: Pinch off a piece of dough, place it on the back of a knife (lightly oil the knife if you’re worried about sticking), then use your palm to flatten it. Pinch it up with your fingers, give it a flick, and roll it into a Wo Wo on your fingertip. Then stand all the Wo Wos up together — isn’t it pretty? Use a tool for pressing He Lao noodles (I brought this from Shanxi, …
The Nanlinjiao Longwangchi Lotus Planting Professional Cooperative of Quwo County is located in Nanlinjiao Village, Beidong Township, Quwo County. It currently has 109 members, including 50 scientifically skilled farmers with intermediate-level professional titles, and covers a lotus root planting area of 1,000 mu. The cooperative produces 1.5 million kilograms of lotus root annually, with total assets of 9 million yuan and an annual profit of 7 million yuan. Lotus root, commonly known as...
Chengguan Town: Millet Vinegar, Sweet Bean Paste.…