Zhenping Coptis, also known as Wang Lian or Zhi Lian, among other names, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Coptis genus of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine known for its effects in clearing heat, drying dampness, purging fire, and detoxifying. Its taste is extremely bitter upon ingestion, giving rise to the saying, “A mute person eating coptis — too bitter to speak.” Zhenping Coptis has a long history of cultivation. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, large numbers of herbal medicine merchants from Jiangxi, Si…
Zhenping potatoes are a specialty of Zhenping County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. These potatoes are green food products that are highly nutritious and have a pleasant taste. Locals often consume them as a staple food and never tire of eating them over the long term. Zhenping County is located at the southernmost tip of Shaanxi Province, on the northern slopes of the Daba Mountains, within the northern subtropical mountainous humid climate zone. The highest elevation in the area reaches 2,917 meters, while the lowest...
Ziyang Jinqian Orange is a specialty of Ziyang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. The Ziyang Jinqian Orange features thin skin, few seeds, rich fragrance, tender and juicy pulp, well-balanced sweet-and-sour taste, delicate mouthfeel, and a long-lasting aftertaste. Its superior quality is unmatched by other types of oranges, making it a true delicacy among citrus fruits. According to the Annals of Ziyang County: Ziyang is abundant in citrus fruits, especially...
Ziyang Qinba Selenium Mushroom is a specialty of Ziyang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. The Kangyuan Bioengineering Company in Ziyang successfully cultivated Brazilian mushrooms in the selenium-rich soil of the area, naming them "Qinba Selenium Mushrooms" and promoting their cultivation in eight towns across Ziyang. The Qinba Selenium Mushroom is...
The Steamed Basin Dish from Ziyang, known as Ziyang Steamed Basin Dish, originated in Hanwang Town, Ziyang County. Initially, it was a communal dish enjoyed by dockworkers on the Han River during breaks and gatherings, and later evolved into the centerpiece of the New Year's Eve reunion dinner. The preparation of Ziyang Steamed Basin Dish is quite elaborate, requiring ingredients such as a whole chicken (preferably free-range), pork trotters, lotus root, red and white radishes, daylily buds, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, egg dumplings,…
Crispy Baked Flatbread is layered and coated with a mixture of Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and oil, then sprinkled with sesame seeds on one side. It's baked in an oven and grilled to achieve a texture that's crispy layer upon layer, with a fragrant aroma in every bite.…
Salt and pepper flatbread is made by kneading dough mixed with Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and oil into strips, twisting and pressing them into rounds, then baking them on the outside and roasting on the inside. The resulting bread is neatly round and curled, with a crispy and numbing flavor that is delicious to taste.…
Cane Sugar Dumplings are made by lightly frying steamed glutinous rice cakes in hot oil, then coating them with a mixture of oats, rock sugar, peanuts, and walnuts. They have a golden, translucent appearance that is rich yet not greasy. …
Jiangba Flatbread The Ziyang Jiangba Flatbread is made by steaming corn mash and fresh wheat flour wrapped in tung leaves, resulting in a slightly crispy, sweet taste with the delicate fragrance of tung leaves.…
Ziyang oil fried dumplings are made by mixing flour, soybean flour, and Ziyang tofu, then deep-frying the mixture. They are served drizzled with a starchy vinegar, garlic, and chili sauce, offering a crispy, spicy, and tangy flavor that lingers on the palate. …
Ziyang Blue-Black Slate, a specialty of Ziyang County, Shaanxi Province. Slate is an emerging eco-friendly decorative stone material of the 21st century. Due to the unique geological structure of the Qinba Mountain region, the county boasts abundant slate resources, with large reserves and a wide variety of types. Among them, Ziyang Blue-Black Slate is of the highest quality. Ziyang is the tile slate mining center of Asia...
Kangxi Shouxi Walnut Oil is a specialty of Ziyang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. The raw materials for Kangxi Shouxi Walnut Oil come from selenium-rich food cultivation areas in the Qinling Mountain region, where most locally produced foods naturally contain selenium. Ziyang County Kangxi Shouxi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is located in the resource-rich and talent-flourishing “China Selenium Valley” — …
"Other dishes go untouched because the steamed basin is here" — this saying highlights the rich aroma and hearty flavor of the steamed basin dish, which can rival seven or eight separate plates. The steamed basin is a special dish served to honored guests in Hanyang Town, Hanyin County. Its preparation involves placing pig trotters on either side of the basin, a plump and tender chicken (or duck) in the middle, along with several sections of julienned lotus root. A small amount of water is added before the basin is placed in a pot to steam. Once the water boils, dried chili pods, whole scallion whites, salt, and a bit of flour are added, and the dish is simmered gently until thoroughly cooked. Before serving, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, meatballs are added, along with a sprinkle of MSG, chopped scallions, and mashed garlic, then steamed briefly before being brought to the table. Its distinctive features include an entire chicken and trotters that fall off the bone at the touch of chopsticks, a rich reddish-yellow broth, and an aroma that fills the entire dining table. It has earned the elegant nickname "Swan Diving into the Moon."
The wild boar bacon is produced by our company using wild boars that are raised on a diet of corn, mixed grains, and wild grass. It is carefully processed through traditional smoking techniques. Our wild boar bacon is a green product free from industrial pollution and growth hormones. It is rich in high-quality nutrients such as fiber and amino acids, as well as essential trace elements vital to the human body, including selenium, vitamin C, potassium, zinc, and iron. This...
It comes in two textures, coarse and fine. The method is as follows: strain the ground soy milk to remove residue, then boil it in a pot. Slowly add gypsum or sour water to coagulate it while putting in some greens to help it set. Then season with oil and salt to make fine vegetable tofu. If you do not strain out the residue and follow the same process, you get coarse vegetable tofu, commonly known as “lianzha nao.” Vegetable tofu can be served as either a staple food or a…
Ziyang Red. The Ziyang County Tea Industry Association. Ziyang is rich in tea production—tea bushes can be found everywhere, on the mountains, at village entrances, and along roadsides. Especially around the Qingming Festival each year, rows upon rows of tea bushes stretch as far as the eye can see, resembling clusters of green clouds drifting over the hills. Groups of healthy, lively young women from Ziyang villages, carrying bamboo baskets or shoulder baskets, deftly pluck leaves amid the lush…
Kangxi Shouxu Black Rice Paste is a specialty of Ziyang County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Made from carefully selected high-quality organic black rice, this product is produced using advanced technology to create a highly nutritious, safe, convenient, and quick-to-prepare food. It has a smooth and delicate texture, is easy to digest and absorb, and offers balanced nutrition. In the vast northwest of China, there lies such a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters...
Hanyin Rice Artemisia Cakes are a specialty snack from Hanyin County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. These cakes are made by steaming glutinous rice paste with wild sweet wormwood, resulting in a vivid green color, fragrant aroma, and delicate texture. They are a pure green food that is highly favored by locals. Also known as Sweet Wormwood Cakes, Hanyin Rice Artemisia Cakes are a popular spring and summer snack in the area. They…
Persimmon flatbread is a traditional folk snack. Every autumn, villagers often mix persimmons with cornmeal or wheat flour to form patties, which are then cooked on a flat pan until golden. The flatbread boasts a ruby-red hue reminiscent of agate, with a fresh, smooth, and tender texture that is fragrant, sweet, and delightfully flavorful, leaving a lingering aftertaste. A common saying goes, “Eat persimmon flatbread, and illness won’t…”
Fried dough twists are made by mixing fine flour, egg whites, and lard, then rolling the dough into sheets, cutting them into small pieces, and shaping them into various forms such as Buddha’s hands, triangles, ear-shaped cubes, and small flower-like pieces. They are brushed with turmeric, colored, and fried until crispy and delicious. These treats are commonly served with alcoholic drinks and side dishes when entertaining guests. …