Kuangcun Township, Yuanshi County: Dianhuying walnuts are renowned for their thin shells, full kernels, and crisp, delicious taste.…
Whole Fish in Crispy Batter is made with a large carp, and its highlight lies in the knife skills. When served on a plate, one dish can take up a third of the table surface—delicious and atmospheric. From the perspective of traditional cuisine, Shijiazhuang is too young, so young that it lacks its own distinctive features. The so-called Shijiazhuang cuisine is actually an amalgamation of characteristics from Beijing, Shandong, and other regional cooking styles, further…
Beef Stew with Pancakes originated during the Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that when Emperor Jiaqing was on his southern tour and passed through Baoding, he caught a whiff of an unusual aroma that refreshed him. He asked those around him, “What is producing this fragrance?” They replied, “Beef Stew with Pancakes.” The local prefect immediately presented the dish to him, and Emperor Jiaqing was delighted. After tasting it, he praised it as perfect in “color, aroma, and taste.” Since then, Beef Stew with Pancakes became a favored dish served by successive prefects to entertain...
The Cucumber Feast is a signature local dish created by chefs at Yanchun Restaurant in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, inspired by a historical legend. It has since gained widespread fame. The entire banquet features cucumbers as the main ingredient, comprising eight cold appetizers and twelve hot dishes. The first cold dish is called “Azure Dragon Lying on Snow,” depicting two dragons coiled on a bed of white (sugar), …
Snow Bridge Eight Immortals is an exquisitely styled dish from Shijiazhuang, Hebei. It is made by beating the egg whites of six eggs into a meringue-like mixture, which is then spread and shaped into a single-arch bridge. The ends of the bridge are supported by cucumber or winter melon pillars to resemble bridge columns. The mixture is steamed to set the shape. Meanwhile, snow pears from Zhao County, oranges, and radishes are peeled and cored, then steamed until cooked. After steaming, they are removed and arranged on a…
Jinzhou City covers a total land area of 619 square kilometers, with arable land spanning 617,000 mu and fruit orchards covering 297,000 mu, accounting for 48.1% of the arable land, making it one of China’s advanced counties (cities) in economic forestry development. Since 1985, grape production in Jinzhou has developed rapidly, especially since…
Distinctive Qualities “Pingshan Cotton Walnuts” are known for their uniformly sized kernels, smooth and glossy shells, plump and tasty nutmeats, as well as high kernel yield and oil extraction rates. Pingshan Cotton Walnuts are a specialty of Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. These walnuts have long enjoyed a prestigious reputation both domestically and internationally. Their size is uniform, the shells are glossy in color, and the nutmeats are full and delicious. Compared to ordinary…
Zhaoxian is located in central-southern Hebei, covering an area of 675 square kilometers, with a population of 530,000 and 780,000 mu of arable land. As a major agricultural county on the plain, it enjoys very favorable natural conditions, with an average annual temperature of 12°C, a frost-free period of 198 days, and an average annual precipitation of 498 mm. The soil is mainly loamy, and the main grain crops are wheat and...
The gaoliang straw craft is mainly found in the Jingxing Mining Area. It originated in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period. The artworks are made from gaoliang stalks grown by farmers in some rural areas around the mining zone. The creation process is entirely handmade, employing a comprehensive set of techniques including “selecting, cutting, shaving, carving, engraving, fitting, and gluing.” During the production…
Handmade papermaking in Xiyangling...
Ma's Old Chicken Shop's marinated chicken is a renowned local specialty in China. The product line includes marinated chicken, marinated chicken gizzard, marinated chicken feet, marinated chicken wings, and marinated wing roots. With a unique recipe, the chicken boasts excellent color, aroma, and taste. The product uses tender, live chickens in accordance with Islamic regulations, slaughtered by the mosque's imam and inspected and approved by health and animal quarantine authorities...
Jin Feng Braised Chicken originated as early as 1908, using a unique production technique where honey is used to color and fry the chicken, followed by cooking in a secret traditional Chinese medicine broth. It offers certain pharmacological benefits and health-promoting effects. In the early 1980s, the operators of Ma’s Chicken designed the brand name “Jin Feng,” which was officially…
Cicadas, also known as cicada grubs, cicada turtles, climbing locusts, or chirping cicadas, are often hailed as the "flesh of Tang Monk." The reason they are called the "flesh of Tang Monk" is not only due to their high nutritional value but also because of the deep cultural significance embedded in the name. With their high nutrition, unique and delicious taste, and various tonic medicinal effects on the human body, people have long likened eating cicadas to consuming the “flesh of Tang Monk,” believed to grant immortality. One of China’s Four Great Classical Novels, *Journey to the West*, features the monk "Tang Sanzang," who is the reincarnation of the Buddha's second disciple, the "Golden Cicada" (also called the Golden Cicada Elder). Tang Sanzang’s rebirth as a sacred monk from the East symbolizes the concept of "cicada molting," hence people view the cicada’s transformation through molting as a symbol of longevity and rebirth. This is why, in *Journey to the West*, it is said that eating the “flesh of Tang Monk” can grant eternal life. Today, people serve the highly nutritious "cicadas" on their dining tables and refer to them as the "flesh of Tang Monk," which is undoubtedly the highest praise for their exceptional nutritional value. Rich and Unique Nutritional Value: According to physicochemical analysis and research by the China Food Nutrition Academy, every 100g of golden cicada nymphs contains 72g of protein, 15g of fat, and 1.8g of ash. In addition, they are rich in essential calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins, and trace elements. Scientific analysis shows that the cicada is abundant in amino acids, proteins, and trace elements, with essential amino acids accounting for 46.63% of the total amino acid content.
Huangguan Pear (Crown Pear): An early-ripening variety, also known as "Early Golden." Huangguan Pear is a new, highly superior early-ripening variety hybridized by the Shijiazhuang Fruit Research Institute in Hebei Province, using Snow Pear as the female parent and Japanese Shinseiki Pear as the male parent. It boasts an attractive appearance, excellent quality, early fruiting, and high yield. The fruit is large...
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Red date and maltitol soft candy: Red dates help nourish blood, beautify skin, and relieve fatigue. Made with coconut oil, agar, herbal ointment, and hundred-herb honey, it's the perfect snack for those who care about women's health. Specially processed with seaweed extract and maltitol, it has less of the bitterness found in traditional guilinggao (turtle jelly), offering a sweeter taste and an ultra-chewy texture...
Xingtang Longxing Tribute Rice is a specialty of Xingtang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The name “Longxing Tribute Rice” originates from Longxing Village in Beihexiang, Xingtang, and was bestowed the title of tribute rice by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. When cooked into porridge, Longxing Tribute Rice emits a fragrant aroma, tastes sweet and delicious, and boasts both appealing color and flavor. In the 45th year of Kangxi’s reign, Emperor Shengzu Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty made a pilgrimage to Mount Wutai. Along the way, when he arrived at Wangkuai Village in Fuping County, he was inspired to compose poetry...
To make Yuan's Fried Cake, boil water in a pot, add a small amount of alum and melt it, then stir in flour until a soft dough forms. The dough is then wrapped around a filling (usually red bean paste) and deep-fried in oil heated to about 70% hot. Fry until the cake floats to the surface, turns golden brown, and has a crispy crust. …
Walnuts from Jingxing are grown deep in the mountains. With thin shells and plump kernels, they are fragrant, delicious, and beneficial for refreshing the mind and nourishing hair. Local specialties such as Sichuan pepper, wild jujubes, and persimmons are also hometown delicacies. Jingxing County, located in the western mountainous area of the provincial capital, has a long history of walnut cultivation. Towns such as Cangyanshan, Nan Zhangcheng, and Ceyu have particularly large-scale production...
Jingxing clay pot features a complex production process. Over the centuries of evolution in Jingxing kiln craftsmanship, the technique for making these pots has been preserved to this day. Jingxing clay pots are uniquely characterized by their high-temperature resistance and strong rustic flavor. When used to stew dishes or meat, they help retain the original taste and preserve nutrients. Jingxing clay pots have been exported to countries such as Japan, South Korea, and various European nations.…