Walnut cake is made from flour and walnuts, baked to a small size about the diameter of a ceramic lid. It has a golden color, a crispy and fragrant taste, and retains its flavor and appearance even after being left for over ten days. Benefits of walnut cake: helps lower blood lipids, improves blood circulation, and enhances brain function and intelligence.…
DuoDuo is a type of noodle dish, available in either buckwheat or wheat flour versions. It’s a “lazy cook’s” method used by rural folks who come home late from work and don’t have time to make noodles from scratch — delicious noodles can be ready in less than half an hour.…
The Yijun snack tofu banquet features tofu rich in trace elements. Eating two pieces a day can help supplement the body's required calcium. It includes hand-torn tofu, farmhouse pan-fried tofu, teppanyaki tofu, and dipping sauce tofu, among other preparations.…
Yijun snack Eartips, passed down from the Qin and Han dynasties, is said to be something every household used to make. In the cold winter weather that freezes ears, eating Eartips would prevent them from getting frostbitten. It is made from flour, available in two types: buckwheat flour and wheat flour, and can be prepared as sauce-topped, stir-fried with hot oil, or simply sautéed. Eartips got their name because the finished product resembles the ear covers northerners wear in winter to keep warm...
Located in the transitional zone between the Guanzhong Plain and northern Shaanxi, Yijun County earned its name “Yijun” (meaning “suitable for nobles”) over a thousand years ago when emperors of the Tang Dynasty built summer palaces here. Not only does Yijun boast beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate, but its authentic local cuisine is also mouthwatering. Bread Soaked in Tomato Sauce is one of them. This dish involves soaking the commonly eaten northern flatbreads...
The Tong sheep is native to the eastern and central parts of Weibei in Shaanxi Province. The breed has five distinctive physical features: small horns like chestnuts, thin ears like cocoons, slender ribs like threads, a large tail like a fan, and a body shaped like a wine bottle. Ewes have no horns, while some rams have small, chestnut-like horns. They have medium-sized heads, relatively large ears, thin and long necks, narrow withers, broad and deep chests, and well-spread ribs...
Salty Soup Noodles are a unique traditional snack from Yaozhou—affordable, convenient, and a popular breakfast choice. These noodles are known for their salty and spicy kick, with a chewy yet tender texture. The bowl presents a vibrant harmony of colors: the yellow of ginger, the green of scallions and chives, the red of chili oil, and the white of tofu. The dish leaves a lingering aroma in the mouth, induces a light sweat, stimulates the appetite, and refreshes the body. Eating a bowl early in the morning...
Yao County Chili Peppers Yao County, historically known as Yaozhou, has long been a producer of chili peppers. Among them, the Qin pepper—hailed as the “king of chilies”—reaches its finest form in the Yao County chili pepper. These peppers are distinguished by their slender shape, vibrant crimson color, thick flesh, and rich flavor. They are one of Tongchuan City’s major export commodities, with nearly a hundred tons shipped to Southeast Asia. Foreign buyers specifically request Yao County chili peppers from among all Qin peppers. …
Commonly produced herbs include: Gastrodia elata, Eucommia ulmoides, Cornus officinalis, Aconitum, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Rehmannia glutinosa, Scutellaria baicalensis, Ephedra, Bupleurum, Stephania tetrandra, Forsythia suspensa, Polygala tenuifolia, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Dioscorea, Gentiana macrophylla, and more...
Yaozhou District has a long history of cultivating traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, especially baical skullcap (huangqin), astragalus (huangqi), and codonopsis (dangshen). Among these, astragalus and codonopsis were renowned nationwide as early as the Tang Dynasty, known as "Huayuan Qi" and "Yi Dang" respectively. In the Qing Dynasty, baical skullcap was offered as a tribute, making all of them well-known authentic medicinal herbs. To establish the Yaozhou brand as the hometown of the Medicine King and a wellness haven, and to enhance…
Yaozhou chili peppers are a specialty of Yaozhou District in Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province. Also known as Yaoxian chili peppers, Yaozhou was formerly called Yaoxian and has long been famous for producing chili peppers. Among them, the “Qin pepper,” hailed as the “king of chilies,” is particularly esteemed, with the Yaoxian variety being the finest. Yaoxian chili peppers are known for their slender shape, vibrant red color, thick flesh, and delicious taste. In 1984, they were awarded an export...
Yaozhou Prickly Ash is a specialty of Yaozhou District in Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province. The district has 100,000 mu of prickly ash orchards in fruit-bearing stage, mainly distributed in areas such as Suyuan, Xiaoqiu, Guanzhuang Sigou, Donghe, and Yanchi. In 2012, the production reached 3,000 tons, with an output value of 120 million yuan. In recent years, the Yaozhou District Committee and District People's Government have actively implemented the "Fruit Industry Enriches the People" strategy…
Yaozhou Wowo Noodles are a specialty snack from Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province. These noodles come in a colorful array, with minced meat nestled inside the noodle pockets. Thanks to a rich broth made with mushrooms and meat, they have a chewy, smooth, fragrant, and refreshing texture — truly a delight for the eyes, nose, and taste buds. The ancient county of Yaozhou (now Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City) still preserves a…
Yaozhou Snowflake Sugar is a specialty of Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province. Commonly known as "Zha Zi Tang" (Residue Sugar), it has been highly praised for over a century and enjoys widespread fame across the Guanzhong region, ranking first among the Four Famous Sugars of Guanzhong. It is sweet, crispy, and uniquely flavorful, offering additional health benefits such as aiding digestion, moistening the intestines, relieving coughs, and reducing phlegm. Yaozhou Snowflake Sugar, commonly called "Zha Zi Tang," is a long-renowned traditional...
Also known as knot flatbread. Made from premium white flour with added oil, salt, and seasonings, then baked. It resembles an oval-shaped ping-pong ball—small, delicate, and long-lasting. Whether in hot or cold weather, it requires no heating and can be eaten without any side dishes. It’s crispy, fragrant, savory, and flavorful, making it an excellent travel food. …
Yaozhou Kiln Yaozhou Ceramics The Yaozhou Kiln originated in the Tang Dynasty. According to Beijing's Tingtao Culture, Yaozhou porcelain includes: the Dragon and Phoenix Inverted Pot, the Fairness Cup, the Conscience Cup (also known as the Two-Hearted Cup), the Phoenix Cry Cup, and the Reverse Flow Pot (also called the Inverted Pot). Each piece has its own legend. Yaozhou porcelain craft gifts are uniquely Chinese, combining practicality, collectibility...
The selection of ingredients for old tofu is quite strict. Mixed beans, fermented beans, and shriveled beans are all filtered out, leaving only pure soybeans which are thoroughly washed with water. After being ground with a stone mill, the soybean skins are removed and the soy milk is then prepared. The rest of the process is similar to that of making regular tofu. The large container holding the tofu is wrapped in cotton cloth, ensuring that the old tofu remains warm even in winter. In addition, the seasonings in the bowl are also carefully chosen...
Yaozhouyuan Organic Agriculture Cooperative supplies pollution-free, base-grown fruits, emphasizing “pollution-free, green, organic, and healthy.” The main featured products are Gala and Red Fuji apples. These apples are brightly colored, glossy, and rosy-red, featuring both streaked and patchy red hues. They are juicy, high in sugar content, delicious, crisp, sweet, and fragrant, with fine texture…
Big cherries are among the earliest maturing deciduous fruit trees and are known as the “first branch of spring fruit.” With their bright color, delicious taste, and pleasant aroma, they are regarded as a premium fruit. Currently, it is the peak season for greenhouse-grown cherries hitting the market. Although greenhouse cherries are only available about a month earlier than those grown in the open field, their prices can be several times higher. Nowadays, cultivating greenhouse...
It evolved from the Tang Dynasty delicacy "Jian Jian Xiao" (oil-bathed cake). The cake surface rises with fluffy bubbles, offering a fragrant taste that melts in your mouth. Its delicate shape resembles exquisitely crafted frost flowers.
Pao You Gao is a very famous traditional snack in San Yuan County, with origins tracing back to the "Jian Feng Xiao" oil cake, a renowned dish from the "Shao Wei Yan" banquet hosted by Wei Juyuan in the Tang Dynasty…