Geographic Scope: Between 36°30′–37°09′N latitude and 101°46′–102°45′E longitude, at altitudes above 2,000 meters, specifically the area east of Sulishan Mountain, south of Dabashan Mountain, and north of the Tangchuan, Halazhigou, and ChuanShui river basins, covering 19 townships (Gaozhai, Hongyazigou, Halazhigou, Tangchuan…
Main uses of deer tail: Sliced from the base of the deer's spine, then air-dried. Those that are thick, dark and shiny, hairless, and smooth are considered the best quality. It is a potent tonic medicine. Benefits the kidney meridian, warms the lower back and knees, treats back pain, and is especially effective against impotence, seminal emission, stiffness and pain in the spine that restricts movement, as well as dizziness and tinnitus.
Gengpi is made from sweet potato starch. Tree branches or vine roots and stems often have forks. After the branches are removed, the forked parts remain as small bulges. A single branch or vine usually has multiple such bulges, and such branches or vines are called “geng.” Strictly speaking, Gengpi is made by drying and crushing sweet potato vines into sweet potato powder...
Noodles are popular across the five northwestern provinces. People in Qinghai invented a version made from potatoes called "yangyu jinjin'er," and another using highland barley flour. The highland barley version has a stickier, more chewy texture and sells noticeably better — hence it's also known as "black noodles." Of course, there’s also the conventional type made with wheat flour, which is lighter in flavor and referred to as "white noodles." Highland barley noodles...
Minhe Potatoes are a specialty of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, Qinghai Province. The main varieties of Minhe Potatoes include Minshu No. 2, Qingshu No. 2, Alpha, Qingshu No. 9, Atlantic, and Favourita. A virus-free potato seed production base covering 22,000 mu has been established. Minhe Potatoes are a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product...
Huzhu Fava Beans – Nationally Recognized Specialty Agricultural Product Huzhu County is a major producer of fava beans in our province, with stable planting areas ranging from 80,000 to 90,000 mu annually, ranking among the top in the province. The beans are primarily grown in towns such as Tangchuan, Weiyuan, Taizi, Wufeng, and Danma. Major varieties include Qinghai No. 9 and Qinghai No. 11, known for their large size and bright color...
Huzhu County in Qinghai Province has made full use of its favorable climate and geographical advantages to actively guide farmers in further expanding the planting area of Dutch beans and sugar snap peas. A total of 5,000 mu of Dutch beans and sugar snap peas have been planted across six villages in three townships—Weiyuan Town, Nanmenxia, and Linchuan. Currently, over 90% of the Dutch beans and sugar snap peas in the county have been harvested and sold,...
The scallion-flavored native chicken from Songduo Tibetan Township, Huzhu Tu Autonomous County is gaining increasing popularity among urban dwellers for its delicious taste and tender texture. Currently, these chickens are sold to cities such as Xining and Golmud, becoming a flagship product of the livestock industry in Songduo Tibetan Township and a key source of income growth. In recent years, Huzhu County has followed the development strategy of “supporting leading enterprises, building bases, focusing on major households, and guiding small farmers...”
Location: Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong Region Features: The embroidery mostly features flowers, birds, insects, and fish, expressing good wishes and sentiments. It is vibrant in color, employs diverse stitching techniques, is finely crafted, and durable. Types: Based on embroidery methods, it is divided into Pan-Embroidery (delicate stitches, with emphasis on color coordination between fabric and thread), Pull-Embroidery (stitches vary in density,…
There is a legend among the people that Huashuo, the ancestor of the Huare people, lived beneath the distant Bayan Har Snow Mountain in the west, where he had many livestock and found the grasslands insufficient. Thus, Huashuo led the young and old of his tribe, driving a large herd of cattle and sheep, heading toward the direction where the colorful clouds drifted. As people followed the herd to the stone gorge, they were met with a sight of...
Highland barley, called "qiang" in Tibetan, is brewed from the unique grain of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau—highland barley. In the past, most of the barley wine was home-brewed, but now there are specialized barley wine distilleries. One of the more famous brands is Huzhu-brand Highland Barley Wine from Qinghai Province. It can also be tasted in Tibet and Sichuan, but most of those are home-brewed, with a milder alcohol taste. Moreover...
Xunhua chili is a local specialty, also known as ox-horn chili or linear chili. It belongs to the Solanaceae family and is an annual upright herbaceous plant, growing 40–60 cm tall. The branches bear flowers in pairs or clusters at the tips, with single white flowers appearing in leaf or branch axils. When mature, the flowers turn red, orange, or purplish-red. The fruit is spicy, featuring a cavity between the peel and the placenta containing flat seeds. Its flowering and fruiting period spans July to October...
In Qinghai Province, there is a county called Xunhua, home to over 70,000 members of the Salar ethnic group. The Yellow River flows through this county and, at its bend, has created vast river valley plains. Due to the unique geographical and climatic conditions, these plains have been the exclusive growing region for Xunhua line chilies for centuries. Xunhua line chilies are known for their thick skins, slender shape, and bright red color,…
Sheep tendon is the ligament from a sheep’s hoof. In Qinghai, during the slaughtering season, it is carefully removed, straightened, air-dried, and bundled into small bunches for long-term storage without spoilage. There are many dishes made with sheep tendon, making it one of the most common and well-regarded local dishes served at banquets among both the Hui and Han communities in Qinghai. Since sheep tendon is primarily composed of collagen, compared to sea...
The Haidong region boasts a rich variety of distinctive local cuisines. At restaurants and food stalls throughout Haidong, you can sample Qinghai-style specialties such as sheep offal stew, sweet fermented barley, pan bread, liangpi (cold noodle skin), and hand-grabbed lamb. A wide range of noodles is also available, including stir-fried noodle slices, braised noodle slices, sheep intestine noodles, small noodle slices…
Xunhua Prickly Ash features large, brightly colored grains, high yield, and a richly aromatic flavor. Testing shows that compared to Gansu prickly ash, it has higher levels of protein, potassium, and oil content. It holds high economic value, selling for 36–40 yuan per kilogram. Its protein content is 10.65%, nearly 3.95 percentage points higher than that of Gansu prickly ash. It is also rich in trace elements essential to the human body. Per 1…
Geographical Scope: Between longitude 102°04′-102°49′ and latitude 35°25′-35°56′, at an altitude of around 2,000 meters. The eastern area includes Qingshui Township, Baizhuang Township, and Jishi Town; the western area includes Chahan Dusi Township, Jiezi Township, and Wendu Township …
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Main ingredient: King prawns Side ingredients: Bacon, shiitake mushrooms, dried shallots, thyme, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper Seasonings: Salt, sugar, pepper &nbs…
Jiangshui noodles are a type of noodle dish made with a soup base of jiangshui (a fermented brine), along with toppings such as chopped scallions and cilantro. The people in both urban and rural areas of Qinzhou (Tianshui) love eating jiangshui noodles. These noodles have the effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, and even treating certain illnesses, and can be consumed on their own as a beverage. On hot summer days, drinking a bowl of jiangshui can leave one feeling cool and refreshed, while also helping to relieve fatigue...