The prepared dough sheets are cut into thin strips, placed in a bowl, and topped with bean sprouts or shredded cucumber. Steamed and sliced gluten is added, followed by a broth simmered with Sichuan peppercorns, fennel, and other spices. The dish is then seasoned with salt, soy sauce, garlic water, sesame oil or sesame paste, MSG, chili oil, fried crushed peanuts, pickled vegetables, and chopped cilantro. After mixing, it’s ready to eat and is known for being...
A distinctive way of eating lamb in the Yellow River Estuary area, similar to hot pot. A live mountain goat is slaughtered daily, deboned to retain only pure meat, and cut into 2-cm cubes. The broth made from aged sheep bones is boiled on-site using an electric or gas pot, and the meat cubes are added and cooked until done. The cooked meat is then served in a bowl and mixed with minced scallions, minced garlic, chili oil, cumin powder, ground pepper, salt, monosodium glutamate, and other seasonings. It can be customized according to preference…
"Plump perch and crisp wild rice stems make a delicious soup, while fresh wheat flour and newly pressed soybean oil lend fragrance to the pancakes." The dough for the pancake skins is made from freshly milled wheat flour, oil extracted from new soybeans, and fresh scallions. "Bright green vegetable bundles dotted with chive sprouts, and white salted fennel seasoned to taste"—the filling is prepared using freshly cut chives, newly picked fennel leaves, fine salt, and other ingredients. Finally, a skillet (a flat pan with raised edges) is set up, the pancakes are cooked (…
Yellow River Estuary Sea Cucumber is a specialty of Dongying City, Shandong Province. It offers benefits such as improving memory, delaying gonadal aging, preventing arteriosclerosis and diabetes, as well as having anti-tumor effects. In 2004, Dongying successfully piloted sea cucumber farming, and with the development of modern fisheries and the full implementation of the Yellow-Blue Strategy, the city’s sea cucumber aquaculture industry…
Ingredients for crystal pork ribs include pork ribs about 5 cm long, scallions, ginger, and an appropriate amount of cornstarch. Cooking method: 1. Add the main ingredient to clear water with a scallion knot and an appropriate amount of ginger to remove the fishy smell. 2. When the ribs are cooked to medium rare, take them out, evenly coat them with starch, then...
The unique ecological climate, selenium-rich alkaline soil, and long-term targeted cultivation in Huaguan Town have given rise to the distinctive quality of Huaguan garlic and garlic scapes. Moreover, the selenium content in fresh garlic scapes and fresh garlic bulbs from Huaguan reaches as high as 0.077 mg/kg and 0.085 mg/kg respectively, which is 6–8 times higher than that of similar products from other regions...
The harvest of 70,000 mu of naturally selenium-rich garlic sprouts from Huaguan Township, Guangrao County, Shandong Province has begun. Thanks to the area’s location in the Yellow River irrigation zone, a naturally selenium-rich region with saline-alkali soil and a unique environment, the selenium content in these sprouts reaches as high as 0.077 milligrams per kilogram—6 to 8 times that of similar products from other regions. They are green in color, have a long shelf life, and are pollution-free. They are...
Fish with Celery in the Style of Jiang Taigong is one of the distinctive dishes in the Shandong cuisine of Chinese culinary tradition. The fish and celery are snow-white, tender, and refreshing, with a strong celery flavor. Main ingredients: 75g chicken, 50g pork (fatty), 150g celery, 300g grass carp. Legend has it that Jiang Ziya of the Zhou Dynasty was enfeoffed by King Wu of Zhou as the ruler of Yingqiu in the State of Qi after the fall of King Zhou of Shang...
The "General of War" series of baijiu, registered under the name "General of War Sun Wu," has been honored with titles such as "National Quality Standard Food," "Shandong Provincial Flagship Product," the "Kite Flying Cup" and "Blue Sky Cup" at the International Kite Festival, and the "Gold Award" at the Hong Kong International Fine Wines Expo. It is the official designated product of the Guangrao · Sun Tzu International Cultural Festival in China. The produced baijiu includes high-,…
Guangrao County’s Shicun Town is located in the heart of China’s second-largest oilfield, the Shengli Oilfield. Many oilfield workers here come from Sichuan, Chongqing, and other regions, bringing with them the cooking techniques for spicy fish. Over the years, these methods have been blended with local Shicun approaches to preparing fresh fish, combining the best of northern and southern flavors. The dish achieves a perfect balance of spiciness and numbing heat, leaving a lingering aftertaste and endless afterthoughts, making it a widely renowned local specialty...
Dingzhuang Flavored Ribs are said to have been created by a retired soldier who served in the military for many years. He combined the cooking techniques he learned in the army with local traditional culinary methods, using premium pork ribs that are slow-cooked and seasoned with more than ten different spices. The result is not only rich in nutrition but also bursting with deep, aromatic flavors. Dingzhuang Cold Shredded Tripe is made with shredded cucumber, cellophane noodles…
Guangrao Braised Donkey Meat has a long history. Legend has it that in the second year of the Jianyan era during the Southern Song Dynasty (1128 AD), when the main hall of the Guan Di Temple in Laian was completed, officials gathered to celebrate. The banquet featured a wide array of delicacies, but the braised donkey meat stood out and was hailed as the finest of all dishes. In the twelfth year of the Tongzhi era during the Qing Dynasty (1873 AD), Guangrao Braised Donkey Meat was further recommended to the Ministry of War’s Affairs Office by Wu...
At the estuary of the winding Yellow River lies the city of Dongying. In Dongying, there is a renowned local delicacy celebrated across Shandong — "Yellow River Estuary Fresh Fish Soup." When you visit Dongying in the season of reed catkins flying like snow, besides admiring the spectacular convergence of golden and blue waters, the magnificent sunset over the long river, and the red carpet stretching to the sea, be sure not to miss trying...
The Small Qing River Glass Fish, also known as silverfish, were primarily found in the Small Qing River north of Damakou Town. During times of hardship, especially when food supplies were scarce between harvests, these fish were abundant and helped local residents stave off hunger and survive the famine. In recent years, due to severe water pollution in the Small Qing River, this once-special local product has disappeared. …
Dock Reed Mats Dock Reed Mats have a history of over 600 years. Our town is located in a land-reclaimed-from-the-sea area, which was originally rich in reeds, making it a major reed mat production hub in Guangrao County. The mats feature small reed weaves, tight patterns, and fine handcraftsmanship, with a wide variety of types and designs. They can be used as bed (or kang) mats, fence mats, or covering mats. When used on beds, they become smoother with use…
The strawberry-picking craze in Guangrao is here—fresh, bright red strawberries are just ripening, sweet and delicious, making your mouth water. Whether you're taking a break on a regular workday, relaxing on the weekend, or enjoying a holiday, why not head to the rural areas of Guangrao? Breathe in the fresh air, leave behind the materialistic city life, forget the stresses of work and daily life...
Lique Carrots The Lique Carrot is produced by the Agricultural and Sideline Products Association of Lique Town. Commonly known as the 'fruit carrot', it may not be large in size, but it has a sweet, crisp, and refreshing taste. The carrots are uniform in shape and size, with a bright orange-yellow color. After washing and cold storage, they are all exported to international markets such as South Korea and Malaysia.”…
Guangrao Flour. The Guangrao Agricultural Products Planting Association. Guangrao County is committed to improving overall agricultural efficiency and vigorously developing modern agriculture. There are 65 key agricultural leading enterprises at or above the municipal level, 406 farmers' professional cooperatives, 550,000 mu of production bases for "three-quality" (pollution-free, green, and organic) agricultural products, 332 standardized livestock and poultry farming areas, …
Guangrao Round Eggplant, Guangrao County, Guangrao Subdistrict, Fuyuan Vegetable Association…
King Chili Peppers are a specialty of Dawang Town, Guangrao County, Dongying City, Shandong Province. Known as "Qin pepper," they are considered the finest among chili varieties and have long been hailed as the "king of chilies." These peppers are prized for their bright red color, intense spiciness, slender shape, thick flesh, rich oil content, and evenly distributed wrinkles. King Chili Peppers are a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product.