Wu'an Zhuai Noodles are a specialty of Wu'an City in Handan, Hebei Province. Every step in making Wu'an Zhuai Noodles is very particular, from kneading the dough to making the sauce and finally stretching the noodles—all are crucial. The noodles are slightly wide and have a very chewy texture. Zhuai Noodles are a common home-cooked dish featuring the distinctive local flavor of both urban and rural areas in Wu'an, Hebei Province. The technique of making Zhuai Noodles...
This dish has existed in Wu'an since ancient times. It is a home-style, popular dish and a must-have when restaurants and hotels entertain guests. It is also commonly eaten with rice in many households. There’s a saying: “Rice, pork dish, yam and vermicelli with kelp, plus some good cabbage.” The ingredients in the stew vary with the seasons, but commonly used ones include:
Hei Family Dumplings. A local snack from Hebei Province with a Halal flavor, these dumplings are famous in the Xingtai area. The filling is made from a mix of meat from three parts of the lamb—the hind leg, the upper neck, and the loin—blended with small-milled sesame oil. The dumpling wrappers are uniformly sized, with consistent thickness. Once wrapped, the dumplings have no uneven sides or double-layered skin on the "two-flat-belly" part. The filling is tender, rich, and refreshing, making them very popular.
Nangong WatermelonWatermelon is one of the main fruits of summer. When ripe, in addition to containing a high amount of water, the flesh generally has a sugar content of 5–12%, including glucose, fructose, and sucrose. The sweetness increases in the later stages of ripening due to the rise in sucrose. It does not contain starch, and its sweetness may decrease during post-harvest storage as disaccharides break down into monosaccharides. The seeds can be used
Black jujube, also known as Chinese date plum, wild persimmon, soft jujube, or milk jujube, is mainly produced in northern Chinese regions such as Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Liaoning. Among them, black jujube from She County, Hebei, is particularly well-known. The black color of the fruit is natural. Although it's called a jujube, it actually doesn’t belong to the commonly recognized jujube category but is instead a plant of the Diospyros genus native to northeastern Asia.
A unique New Year food in Wu'an. Just as many places fry New Year cake for the holidays, every household in Wu'an fries small hemp candy at the start of the year. The first step is to prepare the dough starter — find some yeast (old dough), mix it with white flour using warm water, then cover it and let it ferment in a warm place for about one night. The second
is a specialty of Pingyao County, Jinzhong, Shanxi. Like most places in China, people in Pingyao eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls) on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. The locals are skilled at making yuanxiao, using brown sugar, white sugar, sesame seeds, candied fruits, osmanthus, and nuts to make the filling. They then cut the filling into pieces, dip the surface in water, and use a sieve-rolling method where the pieces gradually stick to glutinous rice flour and roll into round shapes. These can be boiled, deep-fried, or made into candied threads when served. This is the traditional way of eating them.
Cizhou White Lotus Root, a specialty of Cixian County in Hebei Province, is a China Geographical Indication product. Cixian has a long history of lotus root cultivation, dating back to the Three Kingdoms period when it was listed as a tribute item, overseen by the Lotus Root Official and presented annually to the imperial court. "Lotus on the Imperial Road" is also one of the top ten scenic spots of Cizhou. The late Premier 1 placed great emphasis on it and repeatedly advocated for its vigorous development. Cizhou White Lotus Root is produced...
Acacia Flower Noodles: The main ingredients are acacia flowers and thin noodles. Blanch the acacia flowers in hot water, wait a few minutes, then separate them. Next, mix in the seasonings—salt, oil, soy sauce, chicken essence, mashed garlic, scallions, and sesame oil—with the acacia flowers, stir well, and let marinate for 10–15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Heat half a pot of water until boiling.
The finished product is uniform in size, neatly presented, bright yellow in color, with a crispy outer crust and savory filling. It is a long-established traditional snack in our city. All ingredients are locally sourced, giving it a strong regional character. …
The Hui Ethnic Group’s Huiji Pastry Shop was established in 1945. As its founder was of the Hui ethnic group and also surnamed Hui, the shop became known as “Huiji.” For over half a century, using locally grown mung beans and white sugar, and following a secret family recipe, it has produced products with an authentic taste that are highly favored by locals and people in surrounding areas. Production unit: Shanhaiguan Hui Ethnic Group’s Huiji Pastry Shop (…
Hebei Prawns: Mainly produced in Qinhuangdao City and counties such as Changli, Funing, Luannan, Fengnan, and Huanghua. They are mostly caught in autumn when juvenile prawns have developed into adults but before they migrate south. These prawns are large, plump, tender, and delicious. …
Liujia Yard Watermelon is a specialty of Liujia Yard Village, Houjiamiao Township, Xuanhua District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. The watermelons from Liujia Yard Village are known for their thin rinds and high sugar content, making them highly popular among consumers. The government of Houjiamiao Township has specially printed two-dimensional anti-counterfeiting labels, giving every watermelon an “identity card.” The soil in Liujia Yard Village is sandy, and the climate environment is especially suitable for growing watermelons.
The "Donkey Sausage" of Yongnian County originated in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of nearly a hundred years. As a traditional snack passed down to this day, it is a local specialty flavor food of Yongnian County, Hebei Province. There is a Chinese saying, "Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground," which speaks to the high quality and delicious taste of donkey meat, esteemed as a premium delicacy. Yongnian's "Donkey Sausage" is precisely made from
The "Guangfu" brand crispy fish produced by Handan Guangfu Food Co., Ltd. (formerly Yongnian County Crispy Fish Factory) is the only enterprise in Yongnian County that makes crispy fish. It is a leading company in the food industry of Handan City and a designated producer of tourism products for both provincial and municipal authorities. The company is located to the east of Guangfu Town in Yongnian County, boasts convenient transportation and complete communication infrastructure, and has registered the trademark "Guangfu" brand.
Wu'an millet is highly nutritious, with a protein content of approximately 9.2–14.3%, higher than that of rice and corn. Its crude fat content is 3.0–4.6%, slightly lower than flour but ten times that of rice. It contains a full range of amino acids, especially tryptophan and methionine, which are essential for the human body...
High-quality Pu'er tea has a deep, rich flavor that many describe as earthy or mushroom-like. Lower-quality Pu'er tea often tastes muddy or musty. Premium Pu'er tea tends to appeal to coffee lovers and pairs well with rich desserts. Its flavor profile and well-known health benefits also make it a great choice as a post-meal digestive drink; in fact, in China, it's commonly consumed during or after meals featuring greasy foods (such as dim sum).
Ingredients & Processing: Made primarily from fresh peaches, cane sugar, and honey using advanced processing techniques to create a pulp-style beverage. Main nutritional components: various vitamins, sugar. Highest award: Silver Award at the 1993 Shanxi Agricultural Expo. Manufacturer: Xixian Daily Food & Beverage Factory. (Linfen)…
The tea sweets and mooncakes from Mashou are quite famous in Shouyang. Both the tea sweets and mooncakes are still made entirely by hand using traditional craftsmanship. Aside from their similar appearance and texture, the fillings inside also come in a wide variety. The crust of the tea sweet is flaky and as thin as cicada wings, with each layer being only 0.2 millimeters thick, and...
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