Sanhe Doupi (Sanhe tofu strips) – December 5, 2006, 10:30 Ingredients: 2 kg rice, 750 g glutinous rice, 1 kg mung beans, 400 g pork, 75 g char siu (barbecued pork), 100 g raw pig’s tongue, 100 g raw pig’s heart, 100 g raw pig’s stomach, 5 eggs, 100 g shrimp, 100 g water-soaked dried magnolia slices, 50 g water-soaked dried winter mushrooms, 5 g saltpeter solution, 50 g starch powder, 35 g coarse salt, 50 g chopped scallions, 15 g cooking wine, 50 g soy sauce, 200 g lard, a pinch of MSG.
Sanhe Smoked Chicken is a traditional delicacy from Sanhe, suitable both as a drink accompaniment or side dish, and can also be eaten as a main meal. With its golden-red hue, tender and delicious meat, and fragrant, refreshing taste, it enjoys a stellar reputation across Beijing, Tianjin, and Langfang, becoming a favored gift when visiting relatives and friends. The origins of Sanhe Smoked Chicken are unclear, but it has been sold in the market since the late Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of over a hundred years...
Chicken Bean Rice (also known as Chicken Head Rice, Chicken Head Lotus, or Thorny Lotus). Chicken Head Rice refers to fresh gorgon fruit, also called chicken head meat or commonly known as chicken head. The fruit is spherical with a pointed protrusion, resembling a chicken’s head. It is believed to strengthen the spleen, boost qi, and nourish kidneys while consolidating essence. It is an annual aquatic herbaceous plant covered with many thorns. The underground stem is thick and short. The initial leaves are submerged, arrow-shaped and...
Yan Nanchun Liquor is a specialty of Yongqing County, Langfang City, Hebei Province. It has a smooth entrance, a sweet aftertaste, a rich and full-bodied flavor, and a lingering finish that stays on the palate. The liquor has been recognized as a China Well-Known Trademark, Hebei Provincial Famous Brand Product, Hebei Provincial Famous Trademark, and a Provincial-Level Intangible Cultural Heritage. Yongqing, located in the southern part of the ancient Youzhou region, has witnessed…
Yongqing carrots are a specialty of Yongqing County, Langfang City, Hebei Province. Yongqing carrots are sweet and juicy — crisp and sweet when eaten raw, and fragrant and tasty when cooked. The town of Daxinge in Yongqing County is truly known as the “Carrot Capital of China.” Yongqing County grows nearly 30,000 mu of summer carrots, with a total output of about 100 million jin, making it the largest carrot-growing county in southern Beijing. …
Yongqing melons are a specialty of Yongqing County in Langfang City, Hebei Province. The village of Yangguanying has been growing melons for over a decade. The melons from Yangguanying are renowned for their excellent quality. As soon as they hit the market each year, merchants from nearby cities such as Tianjin and Beijing flock to purchase them, allowing local farmers to sell their produce at good prices without leaving home. Yongqing...
Nansha Crispy Cake, also known as Bagou Sugar Cake, is made with a filling of white sugar, candied fruits (green and red threads), melon seeds, walnut kernels, and seasonings. The dough is prepared using wheat flour and buckwheat flour, then filled, shaped, and baked. It is crispy, sweet, and refreshing. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty once praised it during a hunting trip to Pingquan, after which it became a tribute item. It has over 500 years of history in production. …
Yongqing Donkey Meat, a renowned local specialty, is often praised with the saying “Dragon meat in heaven, donkey meat on earth,” both considered delicacies. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Dacheng donkey meat is made using traditional family recipes with carefully selected ingredients, resulting in a uniquely flavorful taste that is fragrant, delicious, and not greasy. It is recognized as one of the “Three Treasures of Local Cuisine.” During the Qing Dynasty, the chief eunuch Li Lianying once presented donkey meat to...
Filigree jewelry draws on a wide range of sources, featuring everything from flowers and birds, grasses and insects to various animals and aquatic creatures. The collection includes hair accessories, earrings, hand ornaments, belt decorations, and pendants, with over 1,200 designs and styles. The products are exported to Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, North America, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions and countries.…
Founded in the late Qing Dynasty and operating in Beijing even earlier, Yongqing Huji Roast Chicken has a history of over 100 years. Passed down through four generations, it is prepared using an exclusive traditional Chinese herbal recipe for smoking and stewing, resulting in meat that falls off the bone while maintaining its shape. The dish boasts a rich, tender, and delicate flavor. It is a bestseller in Beijing, Langfang, and surrounding districts, cities, and counties. “Huji” Roast Chicken is a renowned time-honored brand in Yongqing…
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Yongqing Mulberry Forks The mulberry forks made in Yongqing are known for their sturdy and durable quality...
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Angzhi Golden Silk Jujube is a specialty of Angzhi District, Langfang City, Hebei Province. It is renowned for its vibrant color, thin skin, thick flesh, high sugar content, and sweet, refreshing taste. Currently, Angzhi District has established a ten-thousand-mu tribute jujube base, with an annual production of over one million jin. In October 1994, it won a gold award at the National Expo of Famous, High-Quality, Special, and Premium Products…
Mongolian inlay pieces are crafted through multiple processes including design, modeling, mold casting, base metalwork, engraving, gold plating, and aging. Among these, the base metalwork process involves hammering and welding metal sheets such as copper, iron, and tin onto the rough form of the item according to the mold’s shape; the engraving process entails carving patterns and designs onto the rough form using metal tools, with techniques divided into relief engraving, flat engraving…
The cultivation of thick-skinned melons in An'ci District began in 1987 and has over 20 years of history. The current planting area covers 30,000 mu, with an annual production of 90,000 tons and an output value of up to 180 million yuan, making it one of the major production areas for thick-skinned melons in northern China. In 1996, An'ci District registered the "Jindu" honeydew brand, which has been...
Since 1987, Anci District has been introducing Elizabeth melons. In 1997, the district was designated as the "Hometown of Melon Specialties" by the China Specialties Research Association. In 1995, the thick-skinned melon series produced annually in Anci District were named "Golden Capital" brand melons, and a trademark registration was applied for with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, which was officially announced in July 1997...
The Yaoguang pears of Andi District are known for their attractive shape, vibrant color, thin skin, soft flesh, and fragrant taste. In addition to being high in sugar content, they also contain nutrients such as protein, fat, various vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. They have health benefits including clearing the heart, moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, reducing phlegm, soothing the throat, lowering internal heat, and detoxifying. The annual...
are one of the famous local specialties of Anci District, renowned for their vibrant color, thin skin, thick flesh, high sugar content, and sweet, refreshing taste. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin D, and various minerals that are beneficial to health, they are a highly nutritious tonic food. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong once tasted these jujubes while traveling through Anci on his southern inspection tour...
Golden Silk Jujube: Villages in Xindian and Chaheji areas of the region grow many jujube trees. The small jujubes produced here can be stretched into long, sticky threads, hence the name Golden Silk Jujube. With high sugar content and strong viscosity, these jujubes are renowned across Beijing and Tianjin for their small seeds, thick flesh, and delicious taste. They have become one of the more famous local specialties. …