Zhangye beef cattle is a specialty of Shandan County, Zhangye, Gansu Province. It is a breed of beef cattle primarily produced in counties and districts of Zhangye City, Gansu Province, including Ganzhou, Linze, Gaotai, Shandan, Minle, and Sunan. It mainly consists of two groups: one is the Sunan yak raised in the Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, and the other is the high-quality beef cattle raised on the northern and southern foothills and plains of the Hexi Corridor...
The geographical indication certification trademark of "Shandan Lamb" has been officially accepted and announced by the National Trademark Office. This marks the registration and protection of "Shandan Lamb" as a geographical indication certification trademark, recognizing its unique quality, cultural characteristics, and natural attributes. It is the first geographical indication certification trademark in Shandan County. Shandan County is...
Oil bubbles are made in various regions of Hexi, but those from Shandan are unique because they are mixed with boiled yellow ginseng. The flour is scalded with boiling water to form a stiff paste, then mixed with chopped, boiled yellow ginseng (a wild plant resembling ginseng, highly nutritious and sweet in flavor). The mixture is then scooped with chopsticks into small portions and deep-fried in boiling oil until...
Mix flour with salted water to form dough, roll it out into 0.5 cm thick sheets, then cut into four-edged strips. Hold the strips in your left hand and use the palm of your right hand to roll them on the board into one-inch-long, fish-shaped pieces that are thick in the middle and pointed at both ends. They can be served cold in a salad or stir-fried.
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The traditional ash-alkali noodles of Zhangye are handmade. Premium flour is mixed with saltwater and ash-alkali made from burning grassy plants, then kneaded repeatedly. The dough is rolled into thin sheets, sprinkled with a layer of bean flour, folded into stacks about three fingers wide, and finely sliced with a knife. The noodles are gently shaken apart, loosely twisted into strands, and arranged neatly. When served, they are boiled in plain water...
Lamb Mini Rice is made by rolling out dough, cutting it into small cubes, and boiling them in a broth made from beef or lamb. It's then served with thin slices of meat, bean jelly, various seasonings, topped with cilantro and scallions. This is a distinctive breakfast dish enjoyed by people in Zhangye. …
Sautéed noodles consist of noodles and broth served separately. In the traditional version, the dough is hand-rolled thin and cut into strips resembling chive leaves, then boiled in boiling water and drained. The authentic broth for sautéed noodles is made from chicken stock, thickened with a mix of seasonings and starch. The drained noodles are topped with the broth, along with slices of meat, chopped scallions, cilantro, and pressed tofu. Sautéed noodles are an affordable and satisfying breakfast staple among the people of Zhangye, widely available on streets and in alleys.
Gunzhangzi is made by stretching and thinning kneaded dough, then cutting it into inch-long pieces, boiling them in water until cooked, and draining them. They are then cooled in cold water and served mixed with vegetables. The dish gets its name from its resemblance to firecrackers. As the variety of vegetables has increased and cooking methods have been shared, in homes and street-side restaurants, there are also variations where the noodles are boiled until 80% done, then scooped into a wok and stir-fried with shredded meat, inch-long garlic sprouts,…
Fragrant Rice is now known as Northwest Big Dish. A Zhangye proverb says: “Opera relies on vocal artistry, while a banquet depends on Fragrant Rice.” It is said that this dish was the first course in imperial banquets during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. This famous dish is made by finely chopping the livers and lungs of pigs and sheep, mixing them with chopped scallions and garlic, and stirring evenly. Seasonings and salt are added, along with flour to form a dough, which is then rolled into round strips...
In the central part of the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, at the beautiful foothills of the Qilian Mountains, lies the Sunan Yugur Autonomous County. The area boasts dense forests, abundant mineral resources, lush green grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep, presenting breathtaking scenery. This is the homeland of the Yugur people. The Yugur population numbers over 12,000, primarily residing in the Sunan Yugur Autonomous County of Gansu Province. The Yugur...
This product is the unossified, densely velvet-covered young antler of the male red deer (Cervus elaphus Linnaeus), a species of the Cervidae family, commonly known as "red deer antler." It is thicker and more branched than that of the sika deer. A single side branch is called "single gate," two branches are called "lotus," three...
Sunan Wapiti is a specialty of Sunan County in Zhangye City, Gansu Province. The Sunan Wapiti has valuable medicinal and tonic properties—its entire body is useful, both for medicinal purposes and as a dietary supplement. Sunan County is located at the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains, on the southern side of the western end of the Hexi Corridor, at the junction of the Mongolian-Tibetan Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. With an altitude ranging from over 1,300 meters to over 5,500 meters...
The Sunan Yak is a breed unique to cold mountainous regions at altitudes above 2,600 meters, primarily distributed in the high-altitude grasslands on the northern slopes of the Qilian Mountains. The Yugur people of Sunan have a special fondness for yaks, which is tied to a historical legend passed down among the Yugur. It is said that after the Ganzhou Uyghur regime, the ancestors of the Yugur, was conquered by the Western Xia, the remnants of the Ganzhou Uyghurs...
Qiantan Township: Known for producing traditional Chinese medicinal herbs such as Cynomorium, Ephedra, and Cistanche. Lianhua Township: Abundant in licorice, Cynomorium, Ephedra, and other medicinal herbs, as well as Achnatherum. Minghai Township: Rich in medicinal herbs including Cynomorium, licorice, and Ephedra. …
Golden in color, soft, crispy, and sweet to the taste. Made from premium refined oil, fine white flour, and refined sugar, the flour is first scalded with boiling water until partially cooked, then repeatedly stirred with cold water before being kneaded into egg-sized dough balls. These are filled with a mixture of sugar, sesame, and osmanthus, then deep-fried in oil to become...
The preparation method is the same as steamed buns, but more strong flour is added, making the dough much firmer than that for regular steamed buns. When placing the dough in the steamer, the dough balls are made larger than ordinary steamed buns. Decorations such as peaches, flowers, leaves, and birds made from dough, almonds, or melon seeds are pressed on top and colored with edible dyes. Once steamed and taken out of the steamer, they are ready. They are often used as offerings to elders...
Xiaofan is a local breakfast dish. The dough is flattened into thin coins, cut into small squares, and then boiled in beef broth. It is seasoned with pepper and other spices, and then topped with diced beef, bean starch sheets, tofu, and cooked red beans to complete the dish. (Zhangye)…
Sliced cooked sheep head and tendon are placed in a bowl, topped with broth, glass noodles, shredded garlic, and cilantro, and served with chili oil. …
Made by mixing fresh sheep's blood with flour to form a paste, stuffing it into sheep intestines, then pan-frying. Served with vinegar and mashed garlic. …