【Ingredients】 Main ingredient: 500g lamb leg meat or pork belly. Accompaniments: 250g Chinese cabbage, 3 green garlic stalks. Seasonings: 25g soybean oil, 25g soy sauce, 5g sugar, cooking wine, MSG, starch, and a small amount of star anise. …
Hot Crystal Cake Soak glutinous rice in hot water until thoroughly wet, then scoop it onto a soft cloth or palm leaves. Layer three tiers of rice with two tiers of dates, tightly wrap and tie with string, then place in a pot. Add water and boil until cooked. Once cooled, cut into pieces and sprinkle with white sugar. …
Boil the potatoes, peel them, mash them into filling, then mix in minced scallions, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and salt. Wrap the mixture in fermented white flour dough to form 10-centimeter dumplings, and deep-fry them in boiling oil. In the 1960s, southern-style glutinous rice sweets and cakes were introduced. Since the 1980s, street vendors have sold snacks such as Xinjiang grilled lamb skewers, Sichuan spicy hot pot,...
Lanzhou watermelons come in a wide variety of types and have a planting history of at least 300 years. They are divided into two main categories: "Shanghe Melon" and "Hansha Melon." The "Shanghe Melon" is mainly grown along the Yellow River in Xigu District, while the "Hansha Melon" is primarily cultivated in the dry sandy fields north of the Yellow River. Lanzhou produces numerous watermelon varieties that evolve rapidly...
If beef noodles are the hearty lad, then cold noodles are more like a sentimental maiden. The cold noodle stalls always feature an eye-catching bamboo shoulder pole setup—one side holds an array of colorful seasonings served in tall bowls, with at least seven or eight varieties, while the other side displays golden noodles. Of course, just like beef noodles, these are also hand-pulled, only...
Lanzhou beef noodles are known for their five signature characteristics: clear broth (一清), white radish slices (二白), red chili oil (三红), green coriander (四绿), and yellow noodles (五黄). Each element, especially the broth, noodles, and meat, is meticulously prepared. However, in many places nowadays, unscrupulous vendors cut corners, tarnishing what was once a beloved dish beyond recognition when served outside Lanzhou...
The Yellow River is the birthplace of the Chinese nation, and Yellow River culture has a long and profound history. The "Mother of the Yellow River," like a divine craftsman, has shaped an array of uniquely shaped, vividly expressive, and richly colored stones. Yellow River odd stones are naturally formed pebbles that hold ornamental, entertaining, display, and collection value. They possess the following eight characteristics...
Also known as sawtooth fern or Buddha’s hand, it is also called auspicious vegetable or dragon claw vegetable. Fiddlehead ferns come in two types: green and purple. Green ferns are commonly referred to as sheep fern, while purple ones are called ox fern. Sheep fern is emerald green with slender stems and thin flesh, whereas ox fern is dark purple with thick stems and hearty flesh. Fiddlehead ferns contain starch, protein, fat, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamins A and C, making them a uniquely flavored wild vegetable. In addition, they also contain components such as isoquercitrin, fumaric acid, and succinic acid. The entire plant can be used medicinally to relieve boils, reduce heat, promote urination, and has certain therapeutic effects on dysentery and other illnesses. The main production area of Lanzhou fiddlehead ferns is the shady and damp regions of the southern mountains in Yuzhong. Currently, the city exports about 400,000 kilograms of salted fiddlehead ferns annually, accounting for 2.7% of the international market demand.
Lanzhou water pipe tobacco is a famous specialty of Lanzhou. As early as the Ming Dynasty, it was renowned far and wide for its three exceptional qualities—thread, color, and taste—and was listed as a tribute to the imperial court, earning the fame “Lanzhou water pipe tobacco renowned throughout the world.” With a long history, it is said that during the Three Kingdoms period, the hermit Meng Jie presented it to Zhuge Liang during his southern campaign to treat soldiers suffering from miasma.…
The Yuzhong cauliflower production area is located in the Loess Plateau, where the Loess Plateau, Inner Mongolia Plateau, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau converge. It lies in the central part of Gansu Province and is one of the three counties and five districts of Lanzhou City. The Yuzhong cauliflower planting area includes 14 towns in Yuzhong County: Laizibao Township, Dingyuan Town, Heping Town, Sanjiaocheng Township, Chengguan Town, Lianda Township, Xiaguanying Town, Xiaokangying Township, Jinya…
Belonging to the Liliaceae family and the Allium genus, it is a perennial herbaceous plant. The edible parts are its tender, juicy leaves and flower stalks, with the products being green chives, yellow chives, and chive stalks. Nutritional content: Per 100 grams of edible portion, it contains 95 grams of water, 2.1 grams of protein, 0.6 grams of fat, 3.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 1.1 grams of crude fiber...
The fruits are bullhorn-shaped, light green, with thick flesh, smooth skin, medium maturity, and high yield. (Lanzhou)…
Large bright red fruit, no green skin, no cracks, good taste, firm texture, good storage and transportability. (Lanzhou)...
The bulbs have an excellent color, thick skin, minimal splitting, and stable round shape, making them highly marketable with high yield. In Lanzhou, the planting area spans 1,500 mu, and they are harvested in late July, available for bulk distribution. (Lanzhou)…
Zhujiagou Bangzi Smoked Chicken originates from Goubangzi Town, Beizhen County, Liaoning Province. Made with live chickens of that year and a blend of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs and seasonings, it boasts a unique flavor and is one of China’s traditional “Four Famous Chickens.” Its legitimate successor, Zhu Mingxue, came to Lanzhou in 1987. While inheriting traditional techniques, he extensively studied the preparation methods of renowned chicken dishes across the country…
Gaolan Red Sandy Potatoes have a long history of cultivation. They are named “Gaolan Red Sandy Potatoes” because they are grown in the unique red sandy soil found only in Gaolan. The origin area of Gaolan Red Sandy Potatoes is located between longitude 103°32′ to 104°22′ east and latitude 36°05′ to 36°50′ north. The average elevation of the producing area is around 17…
Lanzhou black melon seeds are hailed as "Lanzhou Large Slices" and are a famous local specialty of Lanzhou. Known for their large size, thin skin, flat shape, loose texture, thick kernel, glossy black color, enduring aroma, excellent quality, and other distinctive features, they are one of China's traditional export commodities. They were awarded the “Honorary Certificate” for black melon seed production and export products by the Ministry of Foreign Trade in 1983. Black melon seeds can be processed into various flavors such as five-spice, butter, salty, sweet, and mixed, and also serve as an ideal ingredient in pastry making. They have the added benefits of refreshing the mind and nourishing the brain, and can also be used for oil extraction. Rich in protein, fat, vitamins B and D, and other nutrients, regular consumption is believed to contribute to longevity. The "Lu Family Melon Seeds" produced in Lanzhou were once widely loved and highly reputed, rivaling the renowned Shanghai "Haolachi" melon seeds in fame, enjoying nationwide renown and never failing to delight with repeated consumption. (Lanzhou)
The cool and moist climate of the second shaded region in southern Yuzhong County results in fewer vegetable pests and diseases, as well as minimal pesticide pollution, creating naturally superior ecological conditions for producing pollution-free garlic sprouts. Experiments show that under identical water and fertilizer conditions, garlic sprout yields in the second shaded region can be 20%–30% higher than in other areas, with thicker stems, greener leaves, and overall superior quality…
Yuzhong broccoli is uniquely characterized by its dense, dark green florets, tightly packed flower heads shaped like mushrooms, with minimal surface undulation, vibrant emerald beauty, resistance to hollowing, attractive appearance, tender quality, and rich green nutrition. These distinctive qualities are inseparable from the prime latitude of its production area and the region’s favorable ecological environment. The Yuzhong County in Gansu Province is located in the...
The leaves of Yuzhong Lotus Cabbage are grayish-green or bluish-green in color. The heads are well-shaped, nearly spherical or slightly flattened, plump, firm, aesthetically pleasing, and tender in quality. Rich in vitamin C and minerals, they provide essential nutrients. They contain over 35 grams of soluble sugar, less than 9.28 grams of crude protein, and more than 271.4 mg/kg of vitamin C…