It is unknown when it originated. During the Republican era, crispy fish became a popular dish sold in restaurants and was always in high demand. When eating fish, people's biggest concern was getting fish bones stuck in their throats. It is said that a certain chef invented a cooking method where even the largest fish bones become tender and soft, while the shape of the fish...
As the saying goes, “Dragon meat in the heavens, donkey meat on earth.” According to *Compendium of Materia Medica*, “Donkey meat nourishes the blood, treats long-term ailments, and when consumed as a broth, strengthens the foundation and restores vitality.” Traditional Chinese medicine believes that donkey meat can replenish qi and nourish blood, offering great benefits to those with qi and blood deficiencies. With a sweet and cool nature, donkey meat replenishes qi and nourishes blood, nourishes yin and boosts yang, calms the nerves, and relieves irritability…
Handan Rice Paper: Produced in Yongnian and Jize counties. It is made from locally grown Ming mung beans. The product takes the form of semi-transparent round sheets, 40 cm in diameter, as thin as paper, snow-white and shiny, with a smooth texture that is both tough and chewy. It has a delicate fragrance, a refreshing taste, and a pure flavor. It can be served hot, cold with a dressing, or used in soups, making it an excellent accompaniment to drinks in summer. Ming mung beans...
Yongnian Garlic is one of the famous local specialties of Hebei Province. It has a long production history and is primarily grown in a concentrated area, formerly known as Guangfu Garlic. Since it is mainly produced along the Fuyang River, especially around Nanyancun, Yongnian Garlic is commonly referred to as Yancun Garlic. The characteristics of Yongnian Garlic include large bulbs, thin skin…
The Yongnian County Catering Service Company is a state-owned commercial enterprise primarily engaged in the production of donkey meat sausages. The Donkey Fat Sesame Cake emerged alongside the donkey meat sausage and dates back to the late Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of nearly a hundred years. It is a local specialty snack of Yongnian County and is exclusively produced by the restaurant building of the Yongnian County Catering Service Company. The Donkey Fat Sesame Cake is known for being crispy, fragrant...
The Sesame Crispy Pancake is one of the local delicacies of Daming County, with a history spanning over a hundred years. It is round in shape, coated with sesame seeds on both sides, and comes in both savory and sweet varieties. To meet the preferences of different consumers, a range of filled versions such as red bean paste and date paste have been developed. Its characteristics include a crispy bite, lingering aroma, and a perfect balance of crispiness...
Sun Gandian Township is located 17 kilometers southeast of Daming County, covering an area of 63.6 square kilometers with a population of 34,000. It governs 22 administrative villages, including Nanshichong Village. The township has sandy soil, which is suitable for peanut cultivation, making it rich in peanut resources. Leveraging this advantage in peanut resources, Sun Gandian Township started with peanut processing...
The Lin Ying Rabbit Meat series is crafted by master chefs, using carefully selected healthy live rex rabbits that are five to six months old, and processed with precision. Lin Ying Braised Rabbit is fragrant, boneless, delicious, and has a pure taste with rich ethnic flavor characteristics. Rabbit meat products are high in protein, lysine, and digestibility, yet low in fat, cholesterol...
Legend has it that they were introduced from Wu'an and are quite popular in the western part of Handan County. Made with premium wheat flour, they have a moderate flavor and are one of the dishes suitable for all ages.…
Fresh minced pork is mixed with seasonal vegetables and various seasonings, blended with old meat broth. The dough is prepared to make wrappers, which are then filled, shaped into dumplings, and boiled. The wrappers are thin enough to reveal the filling, the filling is tightly packed into round balls, rich in oil and juice, and the taste is fresh with tender meat. It has over 40 years of history as a dish. — A snack from Handan, Hebei. In 1944, Wang Jintang created it at the Dumpling Restaurant on Luoxin Street in Handan. Because…
Handan has a long history of winemaking, renowned since ancient times with the praise, “A thread of sweet spring enriches jade-like richness, brewing fine liquor that is rare in the world.” Today, Handan’s wine industry is even more thriving, with its fine liquors and famous brews enjoying widespread fame. Among them, Congtai Daqu stands out for its excellent color, taste, and aroma. Congtai Daqu is primarily made from high-quality sorghum, a specialty of North China…
A local snack from the Zhao Kingdom cuisine in Handan. Legend has it that the creator, Wang Yixiang, opened a meat bun shop with his father outside the southern gate of the Zhao Kingdom in his early years. One day, when Lian Po, a famous general of the Zhao Kingdom, was passing by the southern gate on his way to muster troops at the Wuling Congtai, he smelled the aroma of meat buns from afar. When Lian Po…
Hand-Pulled Noodles from Handan: Legend has it that they were introduced from Wu'an and are especially popular in the western part of Handan County. Made with premium wheat flour, these noodles have a moderate flavor, making them a beloved dish suitable for all ages. …
Mianjie: Typically made from cornmeal, buckwheat flour, millet flour, or sweet potato flour. When mixing the dough, a bit of wheat flour is added and scalded with boiling water. This results in a soft, pliable dough that is neither too hard nor too brittle. It is then pressed through a mianjie press. The texture is wonderfully smooth and easy to eat. …
Guan Zhang: A local specialty popular in the Nalügu area. Made from buckwheat flour, it can be served cold tossed or pan-fried. …
Handan County specialty—cold noodles: Made from sweet potato flour, they can be shaped into blocks, sheets, or strips, and served either cold tossed or pan-fried. …
During the Warring States period, Handan was the capital of the State of Zhao. The "Congtai" built at that time was an imperial garden where King Wuling of Zhao drank, entertained himself, and enjoyed song and dance performances. Handan Congtai Liquor derives its name from this site and boasts a history of over 2,000 years. Emperors, generals, scholars, and poets who visited Handan throughout the dynasties often enjoyed ascending the platform to admire the ancient scenery, drink wine, and compose poetry. The famous Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai...
Lao Su’s Lamb Soup was founded in 1987 by Su Zhenxing, a native of Nan Sucao Village in Handan City. The soup is named after the founder’s surname, Su. The original lamb soup shop was set up in two small rooms near an old bridge on the eastern section of the former Lianfang Road. It was later relocated to the south side of Yingbin Bridge on the current Yingbin Road due to road and bridge construction, and moved to its present site in 1999…
The Guangfu Brand Donkey Meat Series, launched by Handan Guangfu Food Co., Ltd. (formerly Yongnian Crispy Fish Factory) in response to market demand and local characteristics, includes a variety of donkey meat products such as spiced braised donkey meat, premium donkey eight delicacies, donkey sausage, donkey tendons, and donkey intestines. These products use traditional ingredients and undergo strict quality control, utilizing fresh...
Handan Daily-Use Porcelain: Produced in Pengcheng Town at the Cizhou Kiln. It has long been known as “Jingdezhen in the south, Pengcheng in the north.” This porcelain features excellent quality, exquisite craftsmanship, elegant forms, and vibrant diversity—for example, ivory porcelain with understated tones, delicate texture, smooth and soft gloss, innovative shapes, aesthetic and practical design, and vivid color contrast. Another variety, jade-like blue-and-white porcelain, has a smooth and clean glaze, ...