Purple clay ore is a premium ceramic material. Teapots made from Jixian purple clay ore boast an elegant, glossy appearance, are breathable yet waterproof, and keep tea fresh inside for days without souring. They possess both ornamental and collectible value, rivaling the nationally renowned Yixing purple clay pottery and Jingdezhen porcelain.…
Pine nuts are not only a delicious food but also a highly nutritious remedy, earning them the title of "longevity nut." The unsaturated fatty acids in pine nuts help enhance brain cell metabolism and maintain the function of brain cells and nerves. With a glutamic acid content as high as 16.3%, pine nuts are excellent for brain health and can improve memory. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pine nuts have the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and strengthening the body to replenish deficiencies, making them especially suitable for those who are physically weak, suffering from constipation, or dealing with coughs. Notably, the laxative effect of pine nuts is mild, which makes them particularly appropriate for the elderly, convalescents, and postpartum women experiencing constipation. The pine nuts from Wugu Yuan are carefully selected from the deep mountain pine forests of Jixian and are of premium quality.
Jixian purple-skinned peanuts, black-skinned peanuts, and black peanuts boast excellent characteristics of high protein, high arginine, high selenium, and high potassium content. The black peanuts from Jixian have an exceptionally high protein content of up to 23.8%, along with 2.09% arginine, 76% potassium, 4.17% zinc, and 130 μg of selenium per 100g, respe…
Miscellany grains in Jixian mainly include mung beans, red beans, corn, buckwheat, oats, millet, sorghum, and tubers. Some trace elements in coarse grains, such as iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, are more abundant than those in refined grains. This holds considerable value for human health. Coarse grains also contain higher levels of potassium, calcium, vitamin E, folic acid, and bioflavonoids...
The wild mountain delicacies of Jixian mainly include mountain mushrooms, wild mushrooms, wild vegetables, and mountain greens. Wild mountain fungi are rich in iron, zinc, copper, selenium, and chromium. Regular consumption can help replenish trace elements while avoiding the imbalance caused by the misuse of certain trace element-fortified foods. Wugu Yuan selects wild mountain delicacies from the northern mountainous areas...
Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Lianghouzhuang Village is widely known as the “Hometown of Hawthorns,” with a history of hawthorn cultivation spanning over a hundred years. The planting area covers more than 2,000 acres, yielding an annual production of 2 to 3 million kilograms of hawthorns. Thanks to the region’s fertile soil, excellent water quality, and unique microclimate, the hawthorns produced here are thin-skinned, large, high in sugar content, and have a soft, tender texture...
The village of Lianghouzhuang has been cultivating red hawthorn for hundreds of years. Thanks to its unique geographical environment, the fruit is known for its large size, bright color, delicious taste, and rich content of trace elements. As early as the 1980s, it had already gained fame in major cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, and Tangshan. Leveraging this historical resource, Lianghouzhuang Village actively engaged in building a “one-village-one-product” specialty, …
Hongguo is commonly known as hawthorn or mountain hawthorn. In fact, Hongguo is a variety of hawthorn called "big hawthorn." It is larger and more uniformly sized than regular hawthorn, with soft, thick flesh, bright color, small seeds, thin skin, and a pleasantly sweet and sour taste — making it a premium variety of hawthorn. Hongguo is abundantly produced in the mountainous areas of Jixian County, where it has been cultivated for hundreds of years. It is connected with the Xinglong and Zunhua production areas in Hebei Province, forming one of the major hawthorn-producing regions in northern China. The main varieties of Hongguo in Tianjin include Damianqiu, DJinxing, XJinxing, and Mianzha.
Humans have been eating fish as food since ancient times. This section on "Yuqiao Reservoir Carp" mainly focuses on how people in the Jixian area highly value the freshness and flavor of fish. Additionally, according to surveys, the main methods used to prepare fish from the reservoir include steaming, pan-frying, boiling, stir-frying, braising, hotpot-style cooking, and stewing. Different types of fish are prepared using different techniques...
Ji County Small Stone Mill Sesame Oil is made from the mountain sesame of Ji County using a small stone mill. It is renowned for its strong, enticing aroma and rich fragrance. …
In 2001, Ninghe County began trial demonstrations of Pacific whiteleg shrimp farming, which proved successful. Subsequently, shrimp farming developed rapidly. By 2003, the total farming area in the county had increased to 19,567 mu, with a total output of 1,730 tons. The main farming models included: high-density intensive pond culture, extensive open-water farming, integrated fish and shrimp farming...
Ninghe County is an agricultural county with a long history of farming and abundant resources of forage and straw, offering ideal conditions for dairy cow breeding. As early as the 1970s, local residents began spontaneously raising dairy cows, accumulating rich traditional breeding experience. In recent years, the county Party committee and government have actively responded to the central government’s call to accelerate agricultural restructuring...
Yuedaokou Village has actively developed its edible mushroom industry, transforming from an obscure place into a true “mushroom village.” The village established the Xingyue Edible Mushroom Planting Cooperative. It has continuously expanded production scale and steadily increased mushroom output, adhering to internationally advanced production techniques and business concepts. This has enabled the village to achieve self-produced mushroom spawn and…
Ninghe Drunken Crab The Qilihai purple crab has a blue-green shell, white belly button, golden hook-like claws, large size, thick meat, rich roe, and delicious flavor. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, along with another famous local product — the silverfish — it was served as a tribute to the imperial court. In Ninghe, there are many ways to enjoy the Qilihai purple crab, but the drunken crab stands out as a true culinary masterpiece. The characteristics of the drunken crab are: its bright, translucent appearance, reminiscent of…
Ingredients: Fresh prawns, mushrooms, ham, water chestnuts, carrots, cucumber peel. Method: Peel the prawns, remove the heads, keep the meat and tails. Mash the prawn meat and water chestnuts, season with broth and fresh milk. Place the prawns in spoons, add other ingredients, shape into lutes, and steam over low heat. Remove, plate, and drizzle with glazed sauce to finish. Features: Elegant in appearance, taste...
【Ingredients】500g yam, 300g Beijing-style cake slices, 100g preserved green plums 【Preparation】 1. Wash the yam, steam until cooked, peel and slice. Slice the Beijing-style cake. Blanch the green plums and cut them into tile shapes. 2. Spread sesame oil on an oiled paper, then lay it flat in a soup plate. Arrange the yam slices and Beijing-style cake slices in alternating colors in several rows to form the shape of a house...
Ninghe County is an agricultural county with a long history of farming and abundant resources of forage and straw, offering ideal conditions for dairy cow breeding. As early as the 1970s, local residents began spontaneously raising dairy cows, accumulating rich traditional breeding experience. In recent years, the county Party committee and government have actively responded to the central government’s call to accelerate agricultural restructuring,...
It is cylindrical in shape, generally about 20 cm long and roughly cm in diameter, with each weighing about jin. The whole radish is green in color, featuring a thin skin, tender flesh, crisp texture, sweet taste, and high water content. It can be eaten raw or used in cooked dishes, soups, and pickles. Especially when eaten raw, it has a unique flavor — crunchy, sweet, juicy, and without any grittiness, offering a delicious, light, and refreshing taste that can…
Scallions are rich in nutrients, spicy and aromatic, making them not only edible on their own but also an excellent seasoning. They not only enhance the flavor of dishes and remove fishy odors but also stimulate appetite, making them one of the indispensable vegetables in people’s daily lives. Our county is abundant in the "Five-Leaves-Together" scallion, a variety developed over many years from local farmer varieties by the Baodi County Onion and Garlic Research Association...
Baodi Red Skin Garlic, also known as Purple Skin Garlic, has long enjoyed a prestigious reputation in history. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a renowned delicacy in the imperial cuisine of the capital region. It boasts a spicy, rich aroma and a pure flavor. Its juice is thick and rich in gum, making it an excellent adhesive that prevents insect damage—ideal for crafting silk flowers and mounting handicrafts. The main variety is "Six-Clove Red." Sprouting garlic from this type...