Lower Dong Celery

Lower Dong Celery

　　Lower Dong Celery

　　　　Lower Dong is a corner of Huyi Village, sharing similar growing conditions with Aogān, but with even better ventilation, making it particularly suitable for celery cultivation.

　　 The 1757 edition of the “Annals of Anxi County” during the Qianlong reign states: “Celery is aromatic and spicy. There are wild varieties, but their flavor does not compare to that of cultivated ones.” During cultivation, local farmers generally do not use chemical fertilizers but opt for biological fertilizers, resulting in celery with fewer leaves, plumper stems, and a tender texture.

　　　　When cooking one of Houkeng’s signature snacks—pork intestine porridge—it is essential to add chopped Lower Dong celery. As the hot porridge steams, a rich fragrance wafts through the air.