Dandong is close to the sea and surrounded by mountains on three sides. The unique geographical location makes Dandong rich in products and diverse in ingredients, many of which are unique to Dandong.

I'd like to introduce you to several kinds of Dandong delicacies, including both delicacies and delicacies!

Chestnut

Chestnut cultivation in China is divided into two major regions, namely, North China and South China. Dandong, Liaoning Province is one of the main chestnut producing areas in the north. Chestnut cultivation in China has a history of 2 to 3 years. Chestnut cultivation in Liaoning Province began in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. It is said that chestnuts can be eaten raw, fried with sugar, canned and cooked with a spoon.

Chestnut contains sugar, protein fat and various vitamins, which have high nutritional value.

chestnut in Dandong. There are many varieties, which can be roughly divided into two categories. The first category is big, white in color and good in taste. The second category is what we commonly call small oil chestnuts.

our local chestnuts in Dandong are usually boiled. Or cut a cross knife on chestnuts and put them in an electric pressure cooker to cook with less water. When you are out of the pot, you can stir-fry chestnuts with sugar, or you can put them in the refrigerator and keep them frozen.

Astragalus seeds

Astragalus seeds are a unique specialty of Dandong. Produced at the junction of Yalu River and Yellow Sea. High protein, low fat, containing a variety of trace elements. It tastes good. Nutritional and delicious. Anyone who has eaten astragalus seeds will be impressed.

cocoon pupa

cocoon pupa also has a strong history in Dandong. Dandong used to be a famous light industrial city in China. 7% of the market of tussah silk in China is the product of Dandong Silk Factory, which is the main producing area of tussah silk satin, and tussah silk is a kind of precious fabric made from tussah cocoon.

The rarity of tussah silk largely relies on and fully embodies the outstanding quality of tussah fiber. Clothing made of tussah silk can absorb water in midsummer and evaporate quickly, and it can keep warm in midwinter, soft and comfortable, which is said to be warm in winter and cool in summer.

At that time, the cocoons and pupae we ate were almost aquatic pupae. Now all the cocoons and pupaes we can eat are alive, but the price is very expensive. There is a reason why it is expensive.

cocoon and pupa have good anti-inflammatory and anti-infection effects, and are beneficial to lowering blood pressure, reducing blood lipid and improving immunity.

nutritional value of cocoon and pupa: dried silkworm pupa contains about 5% crude protein and about 3% oil. Silkworm pupa oil contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids and saturated fat. Silkworm pupa protein is rich in protein and various amino acids, which is equivalent to pork tenderloin, and there is not too much saturated fat.

Silkworm pupae are suitable for many cooking methods, such as boiling, frying, stir-frying and stir-frying. Common dishes include crispy silkworm pupae, boiled silkworm pupae, stewed silkworm pupae and cumin silkworm pupae. Of course, cocoon pupae can also be roasted in Dandong, which is really fragrant.

But no matter what you do, you must fully heat it before eating, and then boil it before cooking. It is suggested that the silkworm chrysalis should be cut in half before eating and the black heart should be taken out. This can not only fully taste, but also improve the taste.

Oriental Shrimp

Oriental Shrimp has won recognition for its unique umami flavor and firm Q-bomb taste.

Oriental shrimp is a big star in the seafood industry in autumn, and the information of seasonal change becomes more and more intense with the frequent appearance of ingredients. Buying shrimps for preparation is a task that needs to be completed in autumn.

all sizes should be well prepared, the small ones should be peeled into shrimps and frozen, and the removed shrimp heads should be processed into shrimp paste and shrimp oil. The shrimps should be removed from their whiskers and guns, put in boxes and frozen with water, and fight with these ingredients for a long time. Hard-working people have mastered how to store seafood ingredients perfectly.

There are many unique ingredients in Dandong. This time, we only introduce chestnut, yellow locust, cocoon and pupa, and oriental shrimp. Let's introduce others next time.