Southern Shanxi Bubble Cake. In places such as Houma, Linfen, and Ruicheng in southern Shanxi, there is a unique local delicacy known as “bubble cake,” or more literally, bubble-fried pastry. This dessert gets its name from the many raised bubbles that form on its surface after frying. The ingredients for bubble cake are simple, using white...
Ruicheng Hemp Slices have a history of over 300 years and are produced in Ruicheng County on the northern bank of the Yellow River. They are meticulously crafted using more than ten ingredients, including sesame seeds, millet soup, cooked wheat flour, soybean oil, citric acid, and Guangdong laurel flower white sugar, along with the soft and sweet well water of Ruicheng. The slices are as thin as paper, crystal-clear and translucent, with a honey-sweet flavor, crisp upon biting, and leave a lingering aftertaste…
Jiaoxian Big Cherries are a specialty of Jiaoxian County in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Leveraging its unique natural conditions, Jiaoxian has actively encouraged local farmers to grow big cherries. Currently, over 20,000 acres of cherry orchards have entered their peak harvesting and sales season, with products being sold to more than 20 provinces across China. The planting (fruit) region is defined according to the "Agricultural Products Geographical Indication Registration Management…"
Shanxi Spicy Chicken Ingredients: 1. One whole chicken or a tray of chicken thighs, Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers (ratio 1:4); 2. Scallions, roasted sesame seeds, salt, MSG, cooking wine, cooking oil, ginger, garlic, sugar. Instructions: 1. Cut the chicken into small pieces, mix with salt and cooking wine, then deep-fry in oil heated to 80% heat until the outside dries and turns dark yellow. Remove and set aside...
Leek asparagus is a specialty of Ruicheng County in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. It is primarily grown along the Yellow River in the two towns of Guwei and Donglu, covering 12 administrative villages. The protected production area spans longitude 110°16′07″ to 110°56′43″ and latitude 34°37′29″ to 34°43′36…
Sanquan Radish…
Xinjiang cloud-carving and mother-of-pearl inlay. Cloud-carving products are a type of carved lacquer handicraft, traditionally used as decorative items in Shanxi households, formerly known as "tīxī" (carved rhinoceros horn lacquer). These products were immensely popular from the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. To make cloud-carving items, layers of colored lacquer are applied one on top of the other on a prepared mold, then patterns and designs are carved out. The different colored lacquer layers are revealed at the cut edges — the most common motifs being cloud patterns, collectively referred to as "cloud-carving." Xinjiang cloud-carving and mother-of-pearl inlay products feature smooth lines, glossy lacquer surfaces that shine brilliantly, and an antique charm that is rich and mellow. Moreover, many exquisitely shaped, uniquely patterned, diverse, and vividly distinctive cloud-carving and mother-of-pearl inlay products have been designed and produced, adding splendor to the development of traditional handicraft manufacturing. (Yuncheng)
The "Jiangzhou Clay Inkstone" is ranked alongside the Duan Inkstone, She Inkstone, and Tao Inkstone as one of the “Four Famous Inkstones of China” and is the only one made through firing. Produced in Jiangzhou (now Xinjiang County) of our province, it has been avidly collected by emperors, generals, officials, and cultural elites throughout history. In the annals of Chinese inkstone history, it stands out as unique to Shanxi Province and holds an extremely important position. It is...
Produced in Xinjiang, Shanxi. Cloud-carving lacquerware originated in the Yuan Dynasty. Legend has it that it was created by the renowned lacquer artisans Zhang Cheng and Yang Mao from Xixing Prefecture, Zhejiang, but the craft was later lost. In 1913, a foreign merchant brought some damaged cloud-carving lacquerware to Xinjiang County, Shanxi, seeking skilled lacquer craftsmen to repair them. Xue Xianji, Tian Engong, and Zhao Yuepu took on the job. As they...
The Zaofengwang Peach in Qiaoxue Village, Liwang Township, Wanrong County, ripens annually on June 25. The fruit has 90% redness on the surface, an average diameter of 70mm, with the largest reaching up to 110mm, and weighs about 400g per piece, with a sugar content of 7. There is no difference in hardness between the fruit picked five days after harvest and the freshly picked fruit; the hardness is extremely…
Wanquan Green Onions are a specialty of Wanquan Township, Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. These onions have thick, long stalks that are white and tender, making them suitable for both raw and cooked dishes. Wanquan Green Onions are a nationally protected product under China’s Agricultural Product Geographical Indication scheme. Produced at the foot of Gufeng Mountain in Wanquan Township, Wanrong County, these onions come from a nationally renowned production base. Wanquan Green Onions have enjoyed a long-standing reputation, dating back…
Wanrong County is located in the “Golden Triangle” area of the Yellow River in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province. The highest elevation within the county exceeds 1,400 meters, while the apple-growing areas are situated at altitudes between 600 and 800 meters on the Loess Plateau. With long sunshine hours, significant diurnal temperature variations, and mineral-rich soil, the region enjoys naturally superior conditions for fruit production. It is among the world’s most suitable cultivation zones for high-quality apples...
Lin Yi Red Apricot is one of the major cultivated fruit tree varieties in northern China. It is known for its early ripening, bright color, juicy flesh, sweet and pleasant flavor, and occupies an important position in the fruit market during the transition from spring to summer, winning widespread popularity. The apricot fruit is highly nutritious, containing a variety of organic components and essential...
Lingyi Pear Jujube is the largest and most flavorful fresh jujube variety in China, classified as an "all-around excellent jujube resource." It has an average fruit weight of 31.6 grams, with the largest reaching up to 107 grams — the 1997 "King of Pear Jujubes" weighed 92.5 grams. This variety bears fruit early and abundantly, with crisp, tender, and refreshing flesh...
Braided flatbread main ingredients: refined flour, white sugar, yeast, and an appropriate amount of water. Auxiliary ingredients: egg yolk, oil, and a small amount of sugar syrup. Preparation process: First mix the flour and yeast evenly, dissolve the sugar in water, make a well in the flour, add the sugar syrup and stir until evenly mixed to form the dough. Let it rest for a while, divide into portions, shape into braids, place on a baking tray, brush with egg yolk oil, and put into the oven...
Wanrong Sanbai Melon is produced in Wanrong County, Shanxi Province, distributed across 28 administrative villages in Gaocun Township, Nanzhang Township, and Peizhuang Township. In 2013, it was certified as a geographical indication agricultural product. The protected production area spans longitude 110°28′16″ to 110°39′44″ and latitude 35°13′45″ to 35°30′…
Wanrong Gushan Pears The crisp pears of Gufeng Mountain are grown on Gufeng Mountain, one of the few regions in China suitable for pear cultivation. …
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Wanrong scallions are shaped like whip handles, predominantly grown in Dongding Village, hence also known as Dongding Whip-Handle Scallions. The "Monthly Ordinances for the Four Classes of People" compiled by Cui Ding of the Han Dynasty once recorded: “In the Wanquan area (former name of Wanrong), small scallions are transplanted in April, large ones in June, and both sizes can be planted in July.” Wanrong scallions have round, hollow leaves that are dark green in color, with tall, thick white stems that are layered, meaty...