Category Chinese Cuisine

Taste Jiexiu Stuffed Candy: Millennia-Old Crispy Sweet

This article introduces Jiexiu Stuffed Candy (Guanxian Tang), a Shanxi intangible cultural heritage sweet linked to the Cold Food Festival and Jie Zitui legend. Learn its history, artisan production, five-step tasting ritual, where to sample authentic versions, and a simplified home recipe to recreate its sweet, crispy charm.

Taibai Fish-Head Soup: A Poet’s Culinary Legacy

1. Origin: A Poet by the River, A Dish with His Name In China’s vast culinary world, every famous dish has a story. In Anhui Province, beyond the poetic beauty of Huangshan and Huizhou architecture, o…

Chongqing Crispy Fried Pork Guide

This guide explores Chongqing crispy fried pork—its river-port origins, ingredient secrets, double-fry technique, tasting notes, and where to find authentic stalls and hotpot pairings for travelers.

Wenzhengshan Bamboo Shoots: Huizhou’s Spring Delicacy

1. Huizhou’s Spring Peak: Taste Wenzhengshan Bamboo Shoots In Huizhou, every spring brings the long-awaited appearance of Wenzhengshan bamboo shoots — a cherished symbol of freshness and renewal. Thei…

Shangdang Cured Donkey Meat: Shanxi’s Flavorful Tradition

Shangdang cured donkey meat is a centuries-old Shanxi specialty from Changzhi. This article covers its Ming-era origins, traditional curing and smoking methods, herbal seasoning, tasting notes, where to try or buy it, a simple home recipe, and visitor tips for authentic local flavor.

Chongqing Sour-Spicy Noodles: A Local’s Guide

This guide explores Chongqing’s iconic suan la fen—sour-and-spicy sweet potato noodles—covering history, ingredients, taste experience, where to eat, slurping etiquette, full sensory description, recommended street stalls and historic shops, and tips for tourists.

Stone Ear Chicken: Huangshan’s Nourishing Winter Soup

1. Origin and History: Wisdom from the Cliffs The story of Stone Ear Chicken is deeply rooted in Huangshan’s natural environment. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, locals have treasured the stone ear…

Changzi Fried Bing: Shanxi Cuisine Golden Stir-Fried Pancake

Changzi Fried Bing is a century-old Shanxi specialty: golden pancake strips stir-fried with pork, sweet-potato vermicelli, garlic scapes, and savory broth. Find it in Changzhi street stalls or recreate at home for an authentic regional taste.

Shanxi Zaojie Cake: Loessland Sweetness

This guide introduces Shanxi’s traditional Zaojie Cake—a steamed layered dessert of millet and jujubes. Learn its history, cultural symbolism, ingredients, cooking steps, tasting tips, where to find it, and an easy home recipe to recreate this comforting local specialty.