Lijin pan-fried buns are a distinctive Han Chinese delicacy from Lijin County in Shandong Province. They are served on a large, full-moon-shaped plate typical of early summer. The buns are all cylindrical in shape, standing neatly upright like small chef’s hats, with a golden wheat-colored crust. The buns exude a rustic wheat aroma, along with the rich flavor of pork and the pungency of scallions. I…
This product is the dried aerial part of Leonurus heterophyllus, a plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is harvested in summer when the stems and leaves are lush and the flowers are unopened or just beginning to bloom, then dried in the sun or cut into segments and dried. [Characteristics] The stem is quadrangular, much branched in the upper part, with concave surfaces forming longitudinal grooves on all sides, 30–…
Xizhu Strawberries are a specialty of Xizhu Village, Fenghuangcheng Subdistrict, Lijin County, Dongying City, Shandong Province. The Xizhu Strawberry Picking Garden covers an area of 400 acres and is located in Xizhu Village, Fenghuang Subdistrict, Lijin. It is about 3 kilometers from the county seat, with convenient transportation and a pleasant ecological environment. The strawberry picking garden primarily grows open-field strawberries and has now developed into a strawberry picking base that integrates strawberry breeding, …
Handwoven coarse linen is a truly green, eco-friendly, and natural product, free from any industrial pollution. In today’s world where people value nature and crave green living, coarse linen has once again become a new fashion trend due to its thick texture, skin-friendly feel, warmth in winter and coolness in summer, breathability, sweat absorption, and anti-static properties. Technically speaking...
Deep-fried Small Fish in Spicy Oil Ingredients: Small fish; Seasonings: 1. Chopped Yongchuan fermented black beans, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced chili. 2. Cooking wine, MSG, sugar. Method: Wash the small fish, place them in a plate, mix with cooking wine, steam for twenty minutes, then remove and discard the liquid in the plate. Heat plenty of oil in a pan, add seasoning 1 to cold oil, …
Braised Lion's Head Meatballs in Casserole Recipe Preparation 1. Soak Shandong steamed buns in water until mushy, then mix thoroughly with other ingredients and seasonings. Refrigerate for about 60 minutes. 2. Shape the ground meat mixture into patties, pan-fry both sides until golden brown, then place them one by one in a deep pot. 3. Add all the braising ingredients and…
Main ingredient: Firm tofu; Side ingredients: Shiitake mushrooms, bacon, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers; Seasonings: Salt, pepper, sugar, cornstarch slurry. Cooking method: 1. Julienne the carrots and blanch them in boiling water along with the spinach. Finely chop the spinach, and dice the bacon and shiitake mushrooms. Combine them in a bowl, then add…
Shandong-style meatballs have a soft and fluffy texture, rich but not greasy, with a thick and flavorful broth that is tangy, spicy, salty, and aromatic. Features: Made with a variety of ingredients, the meatballs are soft and fluffy, rich but not greasy, with a thick and flavorful broth that is tangy, spicy, salty, and aromatic. Ingredients: 250g each of lean and fatty pork, 100g cilantro, 50g polished rice, 50g deer horn vegetable…
Made by wrapping a filling of diced pork fat, orange cake, walnuts, rose jam, shredded candied fruits, sugar, and sesame oil in shredded pears and cooked flour, then coating with dry starch and deep-frying. They are golden yellow in color, with a crispy crust and soft, tender interior, and a delicate pear fragrance. …
A specialty of Shandong cuisine, Yellow River Knife Fish. There’s a local fishing proverb at the mouth of the Yellow River: “When the wheat tips turn yellow, the knife fish grow long.” Belonging to the Engraulidae family, it is also known as “Mao Knife Fish.” Small ones measure about six or seven inches, while larger ones can be over a foot long. They have slender, shiny bodies, fine scales, small bellies, and short, rounded snouts that resemble the tip of a sharp knife. These fish sometimes swim in the sea and sometimes in the river. Their fat content…
Yellow River Estuary clams are renowned for their delicious taste and superior quality, making them highly competitive in the international market. Known as the “World’s Number One Delicacy,” they are a major export commodity for the estuary region. Since 1998, the local government has strengthened the management of clam resources through conservation, seedling release, and stock enhancement. As a result, the clam population has gradually recovered and exports have resumed. Currently, the shallow-water aquaculture area for clams spans...
Shaanxi hand-pulled noodles, also known as pulled noodles, stretched noodles, rolled noodles, flat noodles, or fragrant stick noodles, are said to have a history of over 3,000 years. Oil-poured noodles evolved from the "ceremonial noodles" of the Zhou Dynasty; during the Qin and Han dynasties, they were called "soup cakes," belonging to the category of "boiled cakes"; in the Sui and Tang dynasties, they were referred to as "longevity noodles," symbolizing…
Ingredients: Half a pound of fish slices, 2 eggs, an appropriate amount of fruit. Method: 1. Marinate the fish slices with salt, cooking wine, and pepper. Separate the egg yolks and whites. Beat the yolks and mix with frying powder to make a batter. 2. Coat the fish slices with the batter and fry them in a pan until cooked. Squeeze juice from a fresh orange, add some sugar and starch water to the juice, cook into a sauce, and pour it over the...
Fresh Fish Soup of Gudao is widely renowned for its rich, milky broth and tender fish. Nowadays, there are no fewer than several hundred establishments serving this soup in Gudao. The place bustles with visitors coming to savor the delicacy, creating a vibrant and lively scene that adds a beautiful charm to the area. Behind this famous soup lies an interesting story. When Xue Rengui was on his eastern campaign...
The Yellow River hairtail is found at the estuary where the Yellow River meets the sea in Dongying City, Shandong Province. It spawns in the sea and grows in the river, making it a migratory fish. The Yellow River hairtail has a body shape resembling a sharp blade and shimmers with a silvery sheen, hence its name. Every spring in March, the Yellow River estuary hairtail swims upstream against the current back to Dongping Lake to spawn. The eggs hatch into fry, which grow...
Lijin prawns are a specialty of Lijin County in Dongying City, Shandong Province. Lijin County is known as the “Home of the Oriental Prawn.” Located in northern Shandong Province and under the jurisdiction of Dongying City, the county boasts a coastline stretching 59 kilometers and an intertidal zone of 380,000 mu, featuring vast tidal flats. Situated at the mouth of the Yellow River, the seawater here is rich in organic matter, making it abundant in fish, shrimp, crabs...
Shuanggao Grapes are a specialty of Shuanggao Village, Fenghuangcheng Subdistrict, Lijin County, Dongying City, Shandong Province. In the Yellow River Estuary area around Dongying, Shandong, when it comes to Shuanggao Grapes, there's hardly anyone who hasn't heard of them. In recent years, the sweet aroma of Shuanggao Grapes has spread far and wide, also filling the pockets of the local people, with grape income accounting for over 80% of farmers' earnings. As a result, Shuanggao Village in Lijin County...
Yellow River Estuary Shrimp Skin is a specialty of Dongying City in Shandong Province. It is not only delicious but also an excellent tonic known to boost vitality. It can be used to enhance the flavor of various dishes and soups, making it an indispensable seafood seasoning in both Chinese and Western cuisines. Yellow River Estuary Shrimp Skin is a processed food made from small wild shrimp through steps such as boiling and sun-drying,…
Three-Pure Iced Duck is a dish made from ingredients such as duck neck and duck wings. It is a specialty snack of Dongying. Purely natural, purely nutritious, and purely flavorful, it is prepared using a sterile and harmless traditional brine broth combined with a scientifically formulated nutritional secret recipe. This results in a Three-Pure Iced Duck platter that highlights the unique characteristics of the duck’s neck, wings, claws, gizzard, and head...
The Bo Lao Wu Roast Chicken and Rabbit Dishes from Yihe Town are crafted through continuous technological innovation based on traditional methods, resulting in a unique production process. The ingredients include wild rabbits caught in the wild, and the live chickens used for roast chicken are all free-range local chickens raised by farmers. The dishes are meticulously prepared and have an authentic flavor, often hailed as the “best in the world…”