The flour used for spilled rice is the same as that for jiaotuan, and the method of preparation is similar, but it is much thinner than jiaotuan. It is best served with diced potatoes, minced meat, or similar ingredients. Scoop it into a bowl, drizzle with chili oil, mix in some pickled vegetables, and it tastes delicious. Especially on overcast or rainy days, or during the cold winter months, a bowl of hot spilled rice will warm you right up and lift your spirits…
Steamed twisted rolls and buns: When white fermented dough is mixed with water and yeast, then kneaded with alkaline water, flattened into strips, cut into pieces with a knife, and steamed in a basket, the resulting pieces are called 刀把子 (knife-handle rolls). The pieces that are further kneaded are called 馒头 (steamed buns). When flattened into dough sheets, rolled with seasonings such as flaxseed oil, turmeric, bitter bean powder, and rose petals, then cut or twisted into floral shapes before steaming, they are called 油花卷儿 (oily twisted rolls). When flattened into sheets and pan-fried, they are called 起…
Hand-pulled noodle pieces: Made by mixing and rolling dough similar to long noodles, then cutting it into rectangular or diamond-shaped pieces about 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. After boiling, they are served with egg flower, scallions, minced meat, and seasonings, known as sweet hand-pulled noodle pieces; or mixed with blanched sour wheat bran water, known as sour hand-pulled noodle pieces. When the dough is mixed, it is pulled into strips and pieces are pinched off by hand and dropped directly into boiling water to cook—these are called...
Long Rice: Made from fine white flour mixed with an appropriate amount of saltwater or alkaline water, kneaded, rolled, and cut into either thick or thin noodles. After boiling, the noodles are served in a bowl and topped with savory broth (the savory broth is cooked with diced meat, diced potatoes, diced tofu, glass noodles, spinach, chopped scallions, and egg flower, among other ingredients, selected and prepared based on availability), known as Saozi Noodles. When dressed with fermented wheat bran liquid, it is called Fermented Wheat Bran Noodles. …
Kang Le Cattle The Kang Le County Animal Husbandry Technology Extension Station Kang Le County is a major beef cattle county in our province and has now developed into a center for beef cattle breeding, fattening, processing, and marketing in central and southern Gansu. In recent years, Kang Le County has cultivated grass-fed animal husbandry, with beef cattle as the leading sector, as a key pillar industry for enriching the people and strengthening the county. Following the model of "company + base + association + farmers"…
Mutton Hotpot (Pinghuo Lamb) is a traditional dining custom among friends and villagers in Kangle. During agricultural off-seasons or on rainy or snowy days, a few friends gather together to jointly pool money to buy a sheep. They select one household to prepare the meal at their home—typically, this household does not contribute to the cost of the sheep but is responsible for cooking, and they still receive an equal share of the meat. Once the meat is cooked, the host...
"Clear Soup Lamb" is a premium dish served to guests by the Muslim community in Kang Le County. Fresh lamb is thoroughly cleaned, placed in a pot of water, and brought to a boil over high heat. The foam is skimmed off, and an appropriate amount of salt, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, green onions, and chili peppers are added. The heat is then reduced to simmer the lamb until cooked. The lamb is removed to a cutting board and sliced into thin pieces. The broth in the pot is ladled...
Raft Noodles Sausage gets its name from its resemblance to the local sheepskin rafts used for water transport. The preparation is extremely meticulous, using freshly cleaned whole lamb intestines that undergo multiple manual cleaning steps before being ready for use. Next, the heart, liver, lungs, kidney, and select cuts of meat are finely chopped into a filling, mixed with finely sliced scallion whites, minced ginger, fine salt, and pepper. Once well-seasoned, the mixture is carefully stuffed...
Earth Pot Earth Pot is a unique way the Dongxiang people prepare potatoes. The method is quite distinctive—no pots, no oil, yet the flavor is remarkably special, making it an unconventional and enjoyable picnic meal. The best time to enjoy Earth Pot is around July and August. A makeshift earthen stove is dug alongside potato fields or on hillsides. Digging the stove may seem simple, but it actually requires skill.…
In late August during golden autumn, clusters of red peppercorns hang heavy on the branches. In Hetan Town, Dongxiang County, situated by the Liujiaxia Reservoir, vast fields of "Dahongpao" Sichuan peppercorns blaze like sunrise, dyeing the valleys and hills crimson. Farmers busy with the harvest carry baskets and sacks, moving through the pepper bushes, their faces glowing with the joy of a bountiful yield. Hetan Town, located on the terraces of the valleys of the Daxia River and the Yellow River…
Hand-grabbed lamb is a highly representative delicacy in Linxia. There’s a saying: “When you talk about hand-grabbed, you think of Linxia,” and “If a guest comes but doesn’t have a meal of hand-grabbed, they’ve come to Linxia in vain.” As such, hand-grabbed lamb has almost become the signature dish of Hezhou’s culinary culture. Historical records show that Linxia was anciently known as “Fugan,” and the sheep from Hezhou were also called “zhan sheep,” which were once...
Tangwangchuan Apricots: Also known as Big Joining Apricots or Big Peach Apricots, they are mainly produced in Tangwangchuan. They are characterized by their large size, bright color, thin skin, thick flesh, juicy and delicious taste, and low fiber content. Rich in nutrients, they are suitable for eating fresh. Their kernels are sweet and also edible. The cultivation of peach and apricot trees originated in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of five to six hundred years. Tangwang Township: Famous for Big Joining Apricots and Soft Pears. Tang…
Commonly known as "dida" or "lichens," it belongs to the wild fungi category. The earth ear produced on the loess surface in Dongxiang County has higher nutritional content than other types of fungi and is classified as a black-green food. …
Renowned for originating in Tangwangchuan, Dongxiang County, this is a premium local variety cultivated over centuries by local farmers, boasting a history of more than 400 years. The Tangwang Big Jujube Apricot has fine-textured flesh, sweet and juicy taste, vibrant fruit color, and a rich aroma. With an average single fruit weight of 90.3 grams and a maximum of up to 150 grams, it is an excellent choice for fresh consumption…
Oil Fragrance: "Oil Fragrance" is a special term used by the Hui people for a type of fried dough cake. To make Oil Fragrance, first divide the kneaded dough into small pieces either by hand or using a knife. Each piece is then rolled out into a round flatbread about 10–15 centimeters in diameter and about 1 centimeter thick. Heat oil in a pan, add the rolled-out dough pieces, and once the Oil Fragrance in the pan turns slightly yellow, flip it over…
Grown on sunny slopes in temperate zones, it is warm in nature, highly nutritious, and particularly suitable for those with weak digestive systems. It has a wide range of uses yet to be fully explored…
Colored pottery is a type of utensil created for human production and daily life, and its emergence marks an important milestone in humanity's transition to the Neolithic Age. The dense excavation of colored pottery in Hezhou (an ancient name for Linxia) has not only earned Linxia the reputation as the "Hometown of Chinese Colored Pottery," but also attests to the region being one of the cradles of human civilization, pushing Linxia’s history back by 5,000 years. The colored pottery of Hezhou is richly diverse...
Linxia Brick Carving (also known as Hezhou Brick Carving) is a practical art form closely integrated with architecture. Originating in the Northern Song Dynasty, it matured during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In modern times, it absorbed artistic elements from painting and wood carving, making this folk art form even more refined. Colorful brick carvings can be seen almost everywhere on buildings across Linxia City…
Linxia marble from Linxia City, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture: Abundantly produced in Bohan Township and Nanlong Township, it is renowned for its softness, whiteness, and slender texture. Linxia County has rich marble deposits.…
In the past four years, the planting area of prickly ash in Jishishan Bonan, Dongxiang and Salar Autonomous County, Gansu Province has expanded by 30,000 mu annually, reaching a total of 150,000 mu. Nearly 70,000 mu are now bearing fruit, yielding 410,000 kilograms of prickly ash annually. By the end of 2004, the county was named “Hometown of Chinese Prickly Ash” by the National Forestry Department. Currently,…