The Ancient City Triple Beans refer to three types of locally produced legumes: red beans, mung beans, and black beans. The local ecological environment is highly suitable for growing these minor grains, with an existing production base covering 50,000 mu and annual product sales of 5,000 tons. The flagship product of the Ancient City Triple Beans Industrialized Management Cooperative, the “Ganzhu” brand red beans, has been awarded the title of “Hebei Provincial Famous and Quality Product” for six consecutive sessions. In 2004, it was certified as Grade A Green Food by the national authority, and in 2006, it received the honor of “China Famous Agricultural Product.” These beans are popularly exported to Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and other countries and regions, and are also sold in supermarkets in major domestic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shijiazhuang. Since 2007, the cooperative has collaborated with the Institute of Agro-Product Processing of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences on the deep-processing project “Whole Red Bean Paste Powder,” which has been officially approved by the state. In addition, the project “Red Bean and Mung Bean New Variety Breeding and Demonstration,” developed in cooperation with the Minor Cereals and Legumes Research Office of the Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, has been included in the National Eleventh Five-Year Science and Technology Support Program.
Dragon-Phoenix Tribute Noodles are a specialty of Gu Cheng County, mainly produced in Gu Cheng Town. Also known as Dragon Beard Phoenix Tail Tribute Noodles, they get their name from their fine, long, and uniform shape resembling dragon whiskers, as well as their history as an imperial tribute. Legend has it that there are two types of Gu Cheng Dragon-Phoenix Tribute Noodles: round and flat. The round ones are thin and long with a hole in the center, known as “Dragon Beard Noodles”; the flat ones are...
Known as the "Hometown of Red Adzuki Beans in Hebei," the "Ganzhu" brand red adzuki beans have been certified with the national green and pollution-free product label and are exported to Japan, South Korea, and other regions.…
Honeysuckle from Jing County is a specialty of Jing County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province. Also known as Shuanghua (Double Flower), Jing County honeysuckle is a perennial semi-evergreen, twining, woody vine of the Caprifoliaceae family. Jing County is located in the southeastern part of Hebei Province, on the western bank of the Grand Canal. The entire region is horseshoe-shaped, gently sloping from the southwest to the northeast. It has a warm temperate, semi-humid continental climate, with distinct seasons...
Jixian Fen Gadada is a specialty food from Jixian County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province. With fine craftsmanship, delicious taste, and generous portions, it is deeply loved by locals. Gadada (pronounced "ga da"), this unusual name may be unfamiliar to some, but for the people of Jixian in Hengshui, it is a very common traditional...
Mung bean starch and mung bean vermicelli produced by Huasi Group in Jing County are highly regarded nationwide for their high purity, authentic color, and pure taste, and they have extremely broad market prospects.…
How to make Sauce-Braised Live Fish: Scale and clean a live carp by removing its gills and fins. Make horizontal cuts about 0.83 cm apart along both sides of the fish (cutting to the bone but not through the belly). Then hold the tail and blanch the fish in boiling water for 2–3 minutes to open up the cuts and remove any fishy smell. Heat a wok...
Preparation method for Tiger Skin Rabbit Meat: Pour clean water into a pot, add washed rabbit meat, and boil over the fire for about 20 minutes before removing. Chop scallions and ginger into sections. Rinse the soaked fragrant mushrooms and soaked magnolia slices with water. Pour clear broth into the pot, add a small amount of cooking wine and salt, along with the scallion and ginger sections and soy sauce. Place the rabbit meat in the pot, bring to a boil, and simmer over the fire until...
Carrot Sauce: Wash the carrots, peel them, and cut them along with the pressed tofu into 1-cm cubes. Soak the dried shrimps in warm water for 20 minutes, then rinse off the sand. Slice the hind leg pork into 1-cm thick pieces, score a crisscross pattern on the surface, and cut into 1-cm cubes. Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat...
The meat is made from minced lamb seasoned with spices, wrapped in dough to form a pie, and then pan-fried. The crust is as thin as paper, allowing the filling to be seen through it. It has a delicious taste, rich yet not greasy. …
Jiaxian Sazi is delicious, crispy, and the top specialty food of our county.…
Pulling Imperial Noodles There are many ways to eat buckwheat in Hengshui, but the most renowned is undoubtedly the Pulling Imperial Noodles from Fucheng County, Hebei Province. The ingredients for Pulling Imperial Noodles include white buckwheat flour from Yibaijiazi, old chicken broth, shredded pork, diced hazel mushrooms, wood ear fungus, salt, and more. The cooked noodles are served in a bowl and topped with a savory sauce made from old chicken broth, shredded pork, diced hazel mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and salt...
Fucheng Pears The pears produced in Fucheng County are historically known as “Tianjin Pears.” They have a history of over 600 years and were once tribute offerings during the Ming and Qing dynasties. These pears, with their clear color, are among the best from the “Tianjin region.” In 2006, the pear cultivation area in Fucheng reached 100,000 mu, yielding an annual output of 45,000 tons. The pears were mainly sold to Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and other regions and countries. In March 2010, Fucheng County was awarded the title of “Home of Chinese Pears” by the State Forestry Administration and the Chinese Society of Economic Forestry.
The Black Gem plum is an American variety, ranking among the top ten most cultivated varieties in California, USA. The fruit matures in early September. It is not only rich in nutrients but also brightly colored, attractive, and fragrant, with a delicious sweet-and-sour taste. Welcome to visit. Fucheng produces 5 million jin of this plum annually. The American plums introduced by the Fucheng County Forest Farm are exceptionally large, with an average fruit weight of 100…
Shenzhou Pig is a specialty of Shenzhou City, Hengshui, Hebei Province. The Shenzhou Black Pig belongs to a group within the Huang-Huai-Hai Black Pigs and is a renowned black pig breed in Hebei Province, as well as the only local pig breed in the region. It boasts excellent traits such as high fertility, good meat quality, tolerance to coarse feed, and strong disease resistance, making it a rare and outstanding black pig breed. Shenzhou...
Runjiazhuang Scalded Dough Dumplings are a famous local delicacy from Shen County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province. The founder of Runjiazhuang Scalded Dough Dumplings was Li Kunsan from Runjiazhuang in Shen County during the late Qing Dynasty. The dumpling wrappers he made were soft, flavorful yet not greasy, with a satisfying chewiness—so much so that they became the talk of the surrounding villages. In 2010, Runjiazhuang Scalded Dough Dumplings were included in the first batch of municipal-level intangible cultural heritage listings of Shen County...
Zhi Hengliang Crispy Candy is a specialty of Wangjiajing Town, Shenxian County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province. The founder of Zhi Hengliang Crispy Candy was Zhi Guizhi from Daxujia Village, Shenxian County during the Qing Dynasty. Known for its many layers, clear texture, fresh color, delicious taste, crisp yet soft texture, and sweet flavor, Zhi Hengliang Crispy Candy has won widespread popularity. Shenxian Crispy Candy dates back to the first year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1851)...
Shenxian crisp candy originated in the first year of the Xianfeng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1851), and has a history of 157 years. It was founded by Zhi Guizhi (1891–1953) from Daxujia Village, Wangjiajing Town, Shenxian County, and further developed by his son Zhi Hengliang (1911–1986). The candy is primarily made from peanuts, sesame seeds, and white sugar…
Red Fuji apples are large in size, with an average single fruit weight of 180–300 grams and a maximum single fruit weight of over 400 grams. The fruits are mostly flat-round in shape, with a fruit shape index of around 0.8, nearly round. The skin of Red Fuji apples is smooth and glossy, medium-thick and tough, smooth, and rich in wax…
The Crown Pear has an oval-shaped fruit with yellowish-white skin that is smooth and has small dots but no rust spots. It features a small core, snowy-white flesh that is fine in texture, with few stone cells and residues, crisp and juicy, offering a pleasantly sweet and sour flavor. The Crown Pear boasts advantages such as early fruiting and high yield, as well as strong disease resistance. Key characteristics include: Early maturity: In Hebei Province, the Crown Pear generally...