Ningjin is a land of outstanding people and a vibrant spirit, and its crickets are especially renowned for their bravery and fighting prowess, earning fame across the nation. Every year, hundreds or even thousands of merchants from other regions flock here. These crickets have become a “golden insect” that boosts local farmers’ incomes. In Chaihedian Town, there’s a popular saying: “In February, wealth fills ten thousand households; a single cricket can be worth a thousand gold pieces,” and “A tiny cricket is worth more than an ox.” Ningjin crickets rank among the best in the country…
Ingredients: 100g pork knuckle, 100g bone-in young chicken, 60g eggs, 25g ham, 25g Chinese cabbage heart. 20g soy sauce, 100g clear broth, 15g scallion segments, 10g ginger slices, 5g salt, 1g MSG, 100g cooking oil. Preparation: Dice the pork knuckle and bone-in young chicken...
Main ingredients: 350g pork belly with skin, 10 fresh small lotus leaves. Ingredients: 50g rice, 25g shredded scallions and ginger. Seasonings: 40g sweet bean paste, 50g soy sauce, 5g cooking wine, a little caramel color, 10g total of star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns. 1. Cut the meat into large slices about 10cm long, 5cm wide, and 0…
The fish from Xianren Lake are pure, green, pollution-free wild fish with delicious flavors. There are many ways to cook Xianren Lake fish—steamed, stewed, grilled—all resulting in dishes that are visually appealing, aromatic, and tasty. Food type: Shandong cuisine Recommended dish: Xianren Lake Restaurant…
Zhao Xianhong's tofu skin is made purely from soybeans, as thin as paper and as tough as leather strips, yet it is inexpensive and of great quality. Tofu skin is highly nutritious. It is rich not only in protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber, but also contains essential minerals such as potassium, calcium, and iron. Regular consumption can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and enhance the body’s resistance to liver diseases and…
Lao Tang Roast Chicken is a specialty of Linyi County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. The finished roast chicken has an orange-red hue, with a crispy skin and tender meat that is endlessly enjoyable. It is known to strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite, tonify the middle and benefit qi, promote fluid production and nourish blood, invigorate the brain and improve intelligence, relax tendons and activate blood circulation, as well as strengthen bones and build up the body. It became a staple delicacy in the imperial court. Dezhou Luhai Food Co., Ltd. is a poultry food...
Huizhuang Village Rose-Scented Grapes are a specialty of Huizhuangzhen Town, Ling County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province. Huizhuangzhen is widely known as the “Hometown of Fruits and Forests,” and the “Meixiang Brand” grapes are a distinctive calling card of the town. In 1987, Ma Zhentang, the former Party branch secretary of Guozhuang Village, introduced the “Rose-Scented” grape variety from Jiaodong. It is a versatile variety suitable for fresh consumption, winemaking, …
Shentou Chinese toon is authentic purple-sprout toon, with over 2,000 years of cultivation history. It is mainly grown in and around Shentou Town, within a 7-li radius to the north, including villages such as Huaili, Nanjie, Gaocun, Lijialou, and Wangliangjia. The toon from Huaili Village is particularly renowned, where several century-old toon trees still thrive vigorously. Its main characteristics include: young buds…
Dry-Braised Winter Bamboo Shoots. This dish uses dried winter bamboo shoots, which are rehydrated in-house. The soaking process is perfectly timed, leaving the shoots neither too tough nor too mushy.
“Lingxian Western Squash” has been certified as a “Green Food” by the China Green Food Development Center. Currently, the total planting area of Western Squash in the county reaches 30,000 mu. Last year, Lingxian Western Squash was designated as an exclusive vegetable product for the Shanghai World Expo, stepping onto the international stage. Also last year, Lingxian Western Squash was certified by the China Green Food Development Center as…
Lingxian has inherited and carried forward the black pottery art of the Longshan Culture. Under the guidance of relevant experts, it uses the region’s uniquely rich clay as the main material and employs distinctive hand-molding techniques, along with stacking, carving, engraving, incising, painting, and scraping, to create works with a distinct and unique artistic style. Black pottery is a renowned representative of the internationally famous Longshan Culture...
The mulberries of Lingcheng District, also known as "Heavenly Ginseng," are a type of naturally occurring wild woody fruit tree. The mulberry fruits are sweet like honey. According to *Compendium of Materia Medica*, mulberries have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, enriching yin and blood, strengthening the spleen, and darkening the hair. They are used to treat various conditions such as yin deficiency, dizziness, insomnia, and forgetfulness. They contain eighteen essential amino acids required by the human body and a variety of…
250g fresh pig tendons, 6g dried mushrooms, 50g each of magnolia slices and ham, 13g each of soy sauce, cooking wine, scallions, and starch, 8g ginger, 3g each of salt and MSG, 250g broth. Cooking process: 1. Boil the raw tendons until tender, then rinse them in cold water to remove the gelatinous residue, and cut them into two pieces. Cut the scallions in half lengthwise and then chop. …
Shilihe Aromatic Vinegar has a history of several hundred years. It is carefully brewed from high-quality sorghum, dried melon, millet, and other premium ingredients. Known for its bright color, rich aroma, unique brewing technique, and delicious taste, this product is made entirely using traditional historical methods without any chemical additives. The vinegar has a mellow flavor, a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste, and a lingering aftertaste…
Mustard Black Fungus is a classic Shandong-style dish, combining garlic and mustard with soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. The sharp mustard flavor is refreshing and helps sober up.…
“Youyicun” originated in 1890, originally named “Youyicun,” and was a steamed bun shop run by a family surnamed Gu from Dezhou. As descendants of the Gu family repeatedly studied the craft at the Goubuli Steamed Bun Shop, County Magistrate Tang Yefeng, inspired by the ancient poem line “Amid willows dark and flowers bright, there’s another village in sight,” and playing on the similar sound of “Youyicun” (有益村), renamed it “Tianjin Goubuli Branch – Youyicun…”
Lijiahu Town is located in the southwest of Wucheng County, bordering Dezhou-Shanghe Road to the east and adjacent to Xiajin County to the south. Covering a total area of 60 square kilometers, it governs 15 village communities with a population of 31,000 and 64,000 mu of arable land. It is a high-quality cotton planting base in Shandong Province and the largest edible mushroom cultivation base in China. Since last year, the entire township has…
The swirling pancake is a traditional delicacy from Wucheng, Shandong, with a long history of production. It originated in Guozhuang Village, Wucheng County (now Guozhuang, Jianguo Town, Gucheng County). Legend has it that in the spring of the 17th year of the Chongzhen Emperor’s reign, Li Zicheng was marching on Beijing when he passed through Wucheng. Drawn by the aroma, he dismounted and led his entourage straight into a small pancake stall. After enjoying a hearty meal, he watched with great interest as the pancake maker twirled...
Wucheng County’s cotton has a long planting history and excellent quality. The county has 400,000 mu of cotton fields, yielding 100,000 tons annually, making it one of China’s national bases for high-quality cotton seed breeding and among the top 100 counties in cotton production.…
China’s Wucheng Chili Town has been named the “No. 1 Chili City in China,” with an annual trading volume of 250 million jin (approximately 125,000 tons) and a transaction value of 1 billion yuan. Wucheng chili has a long cultivation history, documented for over 600 years. The local chronicles of Wucheng County record: “Foreign pepper (fan jiao), red in color, fresh, and spicy.” Wucheng chili is known for its thin skin…