Bin County walnuts are a specialty of Bin County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. Rich in oil, delicious, and edible, they can also be pressed for oil. In traditional Chinese medicine, the kernels are used as an herbal remedy—neutral in nature and sweet in flavor—with functions that warm the lungs, nourish the kidneys, and treat conditions such as wheezing, coughing, kidney deficiency, and back pain. Walnuts are a traditional agricultural byproduct and local specialty of Bin County. The nuts are large and high in oil content. The county has…
Bin County Buckwheat Jelly is a distinctive local snack from Bin County. It is made by mixing buckwheat with water. The main steps for making it at home are: ① Husking. First, remove the husk from the buckwheat, sift out fine flour, and keep the coarse grains. ② Soaking the Grains. Using a rice bowl, mix 1/4 bowl of buckwheat grains with a small amount of water to dampen them for 15 minutes, making them soft. ③ Kneading. Knead the dampened...
Binxian Wine-Soaked Jujubes【Wine-Soaked Jujubes】A unique local delicacy from Binxian. These are made by soaking the area’s specialty large-jun jujubes in liquor. In the eighth lunar month, when the jujubes are fully ripe, bright-colored, large, thick-fleshed, pest-free, undamaged fresh jujubes are carefully selected, washed, and dried. Each jujube is then individually soaked in sorghum liquor. The soaked jujubes are promptly layered into...
Dajin Jujube is a local specialty fruit from Bin County, Xianyang City, with over 3,000 years of cultivation history in the region. The poem *Bin Feng* contains the line "In August, we pick jujubes." A Ming Dynasty poem reads: "A century of settlement brings renewal; July’s *Bin Feng* should not be forgotten. Delighted that the old orchard's pears and jujubes remain, when ripe, they’re even presented at the hall." Currently, Dajin Jujube trees over 300 years old have high medicinal value...
The sheep is laid down, and its fresh blood is collected in a basin and filtered through a horsehair sieve to remove impurities. An equal amount of salted water is added, stirred thoroughly with a thin stick until evenly mixed. Once coagulated into a solid mass, it is cut into smaller pieces and boiled in a pot of hot water over low heat until firm like soft tofu. It is then removed, appearing brownish-red and slightly salty to the taste. At this point, the sheep’s blood is ready and can be soaked in a basin of clean water for later use. The water is kept at a rolling-but-not-boiling state…
Made with premium quality mountain goats, the small size of the goat and large head result in less bone and more meat. Prepared using traditional methods, it offers a distinctive flavor, rich and delicious taste, making it one of the most popular and indispensable dishes at celebratory banquets.
Made from buckwheat flour and pressed into shape. The noodles are smooth, tender, and easy to eat, whether served hot or cold. They are also good for digestion and help cool the body in summer.…
A local specialty fruit of Bin County. Originally known as "Lao Yisheng" pears, they have over 1,000 years of cultivation history and are widely grown across Bin County. In the mid-1950s, new varieties were introduced, and currently, the main variety planted is the crisp pear. By 2003, the total planting area of Binzhou Pears in the county reached 23,000 mu, with an annual yield of 28,000 tons. Each Binzhou Pear fruit...
The Sanyuan Pomegranate Base at Beipo Village in Lüqiao Town, Sanyuan County, is conveniently located with the Xi’an-Tongchuan Expressway and the Sanma Highway passing through the area, offering extremely easy access. Currently, the base employs six professional technicians and has over 100 members. It has also established a long-term technical service support system with fruit tree experts from Northwest A&F University. With a well-organized structure and scientific management...
The famous San Yuan County delicacy known as Thousand-Layer Oil Cake is also called "Golden Coin Oil Tower" or "Thousand-Layer Cake." It is exquisitely made, resembling strands of golden thread coiled together and layers of towers stacked atop one another. The texture is fine and layered, soft, moist, and refreshingly palatable. It is even more flavorful when served with a side of pickles and a bowl of soy milk. …
Stone flatbread is a local snack, and Binzhou City is no exception—the Binzhou stone flatbread has even more distinctive local characteristics. The Binzhou stone flatbread carries a clear echo of the "stone cooking" practices from the Stone Age, evolving from ancient "roasted millet." There are many types of stone flatbread: with fillings or without, thick or thin and crispy. The Binzhou version…
In Shaanxi, there is a place called Baiji Town (now Beiji Town in Bin County, Xianyang City). The flatbread from this area is particularly delicious and distinctive, hence the name "Baiji flatbread." It is said that Baiji flatbread originated in Xianyang. Made from high-quality flour, the dough is kneaded into shape, slightly baked on an iron griddle to form, then placed upright against the side of the oven and roasted by the charcoal fire above and below the griddle,…
Bin County Dajin Jujube is a specialty of Bin County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. The Dajin Jujube from Bin County is known for its attractive fruit shape, resembling an elongated oval. The fruits are exceptionally large, with a reddish-brown color and glossy appearance. They have thin skins, small pits, fine and crispy flesh, a sweet and delicious taste, rich nutrition, and can be enjoyed fresh or dried. They are also highly productive, making them one of the finest varieties of jujube trees in China. Bin County Dajin Jujube has long been…
Bin County apples are a specialty of Bin County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. The Red Fuji apples from Bin County are large in size, have an elongated shape, bright red skin, crisp and fine flesh, and are rich in juice with a refreshing taste. Bin County is located in the hilly dryland region of northern Wei River, featuring high altitude, significant temperature variations, and a favorable growing environment, which provides unique advantages for fruit production — making it an ideal place for growing fruit and a national base for high-quality apple production. In terms of the acreage and yield value of fruit cultivation in Bin County, apples rank first, followed by pears, peaches, and apricots. The county has a total of 362,600 mu of orchards, of which 222,800 mu are apple orchards and 21,200 mu are pear orchards. Among apple varieties, the main cultivars are Red Fuji, followed by Qin Guan, Gala, Starkrimson, and Jonathan. Newly introduced varieties mainly include premium Fuji series, Yuhua Zaofu, Qihu No.1, Qihu No.2, and Australian Green Apples. In recent years, the level of fruit production in Bin County has undergone a qualitative leap — it has been designated as a “National Agricultural Standardization Demonstration Zone for Apple Production” by the National Standardization Management Committee, and recognized as one of the “Top 20 Apple Counties (Cities) in China,” a “Key County for High-Quality Fruit Production Bases in China,” and a “Pollution-Free Green Fruit Production Base County in Shaanxi Province” by the China Fruit Marketing Association. Red Fuji and Qin Guan apples have been awarded the “National Gold Award for High-Quality Apples.” In 2007, 3,000 tons of apples were exported to Europe. By 2007, the county’s fruit orchard area had expanded to 420,000 mu, with a total fruit output of 267,200 tons, generating an output value of 520 million yuan, and bringing per capita fruit income of 1,816 yuan to local farmers.
A traditional snack from Sanyuan, Shaanxi. Method: Mix rapeseed oil and maltose with water, then add refined wheat flour. Gradually add water while stirring until the mixture reaches an appropriate softness and hardness, then knead into dough to form the outer skin. Blend cooked lard and white sugar, then mix in flour until evenly combined to make the crispy layer.
A traditional snack from the Sanyuan area. Preparation: Select fresh eggs and place them in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then cook for three to four minutes. Remove the eggs and place them in cold water. The cooking time must be well controlled—not too long and not too soft—so that the egg yolk solidifies on the outside while the center remains soft and porridge-like. Place the cooked eggs in a small jar, add boiling water and fine salt...
A traditional snack from Sanyuan, Shaanxi. It comes in a wide variety of types and flavors, including rice cold noodles, pea cold noodles, mung bean cold noodles, hyacinth bean cold noodles, buckwheat cold noodles, potato cold noodles, and sweet potato cold noodles. Rice cold noodles are delicate, while those made from peas, hyacinth beans, and mung beans are smooth; buckwheat cold noodles have a fragrant aroma. The preparation methods for these various types are largely similar. The ingredients include buckwheat,…
Ingredients: 1 piece of pork, 300g pig’s trotters Seasonings: salt, scallions, ginger, cinnamon, cooking wine, fennel seeds, water, nutmeg. Preparation Method: 1. Wash the pork, cut it into rectangular pieces, and boil in a pot of boiling water until it is 70% cooked. Remove and rinse. 2. Wash the pig’s trotters, put them in a pot and boil until the skin changes color. Remove and first...
Sanyuan stone-ground sesame oil dates back to the Qing Dynasty, with a history of about 300 years. Rich in nutritional value, Sanyuan stone-ground sesame oil not only stimulates appetite and aids in food digestion and absorption, but also contains large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, minerals, and more. It helps reduce fat accumulation in the body and has positive effects on softening blood vessels and maintaining vascular elasticity...
The San Yuan North Slope Red Pomegranate is a specialty of Beipo Village, Luqiao Town, San Yuan County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. The Beipo Red Pomegranate comes from a unique growing region and has a long history of cultivation. The pomegranates grown here are large, bright red in color, and have excellent sweetness, making them highly favored by merchants. In September 2005, the San Yuan County Beipo Red Pomegranate Association was established, introducing a new variety called “Dahongtian”…