Jinxiang County boasts extremely rich coal reserves, with predicted resources amounting to 2.7 billion tons, most of which are high-quality fat gas coal. The Jin Qiao Coal Mine, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons, went into operation at the end of 2000 and is expected to be mined for 90 years. The coal produced by this mine is low in ash, sulfur, and phosphorus, and has a high calorific value, exceeding 8,000 kcal/kg. The...
It has a silvery-yellow hue, with aromatic bones and tender, crispy, smooth meat that is delicious and pleasant to the palate. With a long history of preparation, meticulous craftsmanship, and great attention to detail in selecting ingredients and cooking methods, it is rich in nutrition, appealing in both color and flavor, and has won the favor of a wide range of consumers. Ingredients: one live spring chicken (about 1100 grams), 2 fennel seeds, 1.5 grams dried tangerine peel, flower…
The founder, Shi Junshan, was a well-known figure in Jinxiang County. In the early days, he made a living by selling mutton with the Hui people. After the reform and opening-up, relying on the skills he had learned, his keen business acumen, and extraordinary courage, he spotted a market opportunity and opened the first privately-owned goat soup restaurant in the west of Jinxiang County. The restaurant was named after him...
Shajia Buns originated from the home of the Sha family on the Muslim Street in Jinxiang. The founder was Sha Xueqin, who initially made a living by slaughtering Qingyang sheep and selling raw and cooked mutton. Due to the limitations of the “religious trade” scope—where every Hui Muslim household sold roasted mutton, roast chicken, and similar foods—the competition was fierce and business was tough. Sha Xueqin, being thoughtful and always on the lookout for business opportunities, then…
Golden Noble Liquor is an important industrial product of Jinxian County and a well-known brand in China’s liquor industry. In recent years, the Golden Noble Liquor Group has successively developed over a hundred varieties across three major series: the “Golden Noble Special Qu” series, the “Success at First Try” series, and the “Golden Noble Ancient Cellar” series. They have also launched dozens of new products that embody the Golden Noble brand culture, such as the Golden Noble Guest Five-Year Cellar…
Ma Temple Golden Grain, a famous specialty of Ma Temple Town in Jinxiang County, Jining City, Shandong Province, is a protected Chinese geographical indication agricultural product and is known as one of China's Four Famous Rice Varieties. The grains are golden yellow in color, sticky in texture, fragrant in aroma, suspended without floating, rich without being greasy, smooth on the palate, and capable of forming multiple layers of rice oil. The rice oil is extremely nutritious...
Egg and Garlic Mash is a common home-cooked dish enjoyed by locals in Jinxiang, the hometown of garlic. It has a delicious taste with a rich garlicky aroma. Paired with freshly steamed hot bread, it stimulates the appetite and offers a unique fragrance, making it a special treat. Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, 2 boiled eggs, a pinch of salt. Place the garlic cloves in a mortar, add a pinch of salt, and mash them into...
Wangpi Celery from Wangpi Subdistrict, Jinxiang County has been certified as a National Geographical Indication product. The Jinxiang County Vegetable Association of Wangpi Subdistrict received the “Wangpi Celery” trademark from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. This follows previous certifications including the Ministry of Agriculture’s Pollution-Free Product Certification and recognition as a Pollution-Free Vegetable Production Area by the Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture...
Shanyang Smoked Fish has a long history and is one of the Eight Delicacies of Jinxian, renowned for its exquisite taste. In 144 BC, during the reign of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty, Jinxian County was known as the Kingdom of Shanyang, and Zhang Dangju was the King of Shanyang. The king loved hunting and fishing. At that time, the rivers and wetlands of the Kingdom of Shanyang were abundant with sharp-snout bream. While fishing, the king would often have his attendants season the fish on the spot and smoke them over a fire in the woods...
The seeds resemble a rooster’s head with its neck raised when ripe, hence they are also commonly known as “chicken-head rice.” Gorgon fruit, belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family, is a perennial aquatic herb. Its spherical seeds have a hard black outer shell, and once shelled, the white kernels inside are called gorgon fruit rice, which is a highly nutritious food. “Chicken-head Rice Chicken Soup” has a rich and delicious flavor and is a famous local dish of Weishan...
Fish Head with Chopped Chili in Braised Noodles features a plump fish head as its main ingredient. Improved upon traditional cooking methods and paired with delicious noodles, it allows you to enjoy both the freshness of the fish and the spicy flavor of the broth — a delightful two-in-one experience. …
Fish Tai is an agricultural county, with major grain crops including rice, wheat, corn, and soybeans. Its cash crops mainly consist of cotton, melons, vegetables, garlic, and white lotus roots. The main local specialties include Fish Tai "5·7" high-quality rice and Fish Tai preserved eggs. …
Kongfu Banquet was a premium feast specially prepared by the Confucius Mansion to receive distinguished guests, mark the inheritance of titles, ancestral worship days, birthdays, weddings, and funerals. It gradually evolved over hundreds of years into a uniquely flavored family banquet. Drawing on culinary techniques from across China, Kongfu Banquet continuously evolved and has been passed down...
As Marsh Ducks from Weishan Lake primarily feed on fish, shrimp, snails, and other animal-based foods, their egg yolks are rich in oil, highly nutritious, and known to aid digestion, stimulate appetite, and benefit the lungs. These eggs make an excellent dish for entertaining guests or pairing with drinks at banquets, as well as a premium gift for family and friends. …
The Weishan Partridge Duck is an egg-laying breed. It has a moderate body size, is lightweight and agile, with large, bright eyes. It has strong foraging ability, high egg production, and both meat and eggs of good quality, along with stable genetic traits. The fattened young drakes have tender, delicious meat with moderate fat content. “Partridge Duck Lying on Snow,” made with Weishan Partridge Ducks, is a local delicacy. Visually, the Weishan Partridge Duck can be divided into...
There has long been a saying in China: “Rice in the south, noodles in the north.” Among the various noodle-based foods in Shandong, fire bread is especially common. Satchel Fire Bread is a unique type of flatbread from the Weishan Lake area. It gets its name because of its square shape, which resembles a satchel. Another explanation is that this bread is made to be about the size of a satchel for easy carrying, with layers inside that can hold fish, meat, or other dishes—making it convenient for outings...
Combining fish and lamb is a well-balanced food pairing that aligns with nutritional principles. Lamb is warm in nature, while fish is cool. The combination of warm and cool elements creates a harmonious balance that is beneficial for nourishment, making this dish highly nutritious. In terms of taste, fish has an inherent fishy flavor, and lamb has a strong gamey taste. When combined, the fish takes on some of the lamb’s richness to reduce its fishiness, while the lamb benefits from the fish’s flavor…
Whole Shun Fish belongs to the Shandong cuisine category. Its original name is "Mixed Stewed Fish from the Lake", which refers to a dish where fish such as leocassis, snakehead, crucian carp, loach, and lobster from Weishan Lake are stewed together over a traditional rural stove. It combines the rich flavors of various fish while preserving their natural tenderness and freshness. Cuisine type: Shandong cuisine | Recommended dish: Chai Huo Stewed Chicken Restaurant in Yutai County | Price: 68…
Fish Tai Black Fuzzy Wood Ear, also known as Yellow-backed Black Fuzzy Wood Ear, gets its name from the short fuzz on its back. It initially grows on dead wood and resembles a human ear in shape, hence the name "fuzzy wood ear." External sensory characteristics: The fruiting body of the fuzzy wood ear is gelatinous, shallowly disc-shaped, irregularly ear-shaped, with a thickness of 2–15 micrometers. It has a distinct base, no stalk, and a slightly wrinkled base. When fresh, it is soft; when dried, it contracts. The spore-bearing layer is on the inner surface, smooth or slightly wrinkled, purple-gray, later turning black. The outer surface has long, colorless fuzz, with only the base being brownish. The texture is coarse, tough, hard, and crisp, with a refreshing chewiness.
Yipinxiang Goose is a specialty of Yutai County, Jining City, Shandong Province. The Yutai Yipinxiang Goose boasts a glossy appearance and a unique taste — its skin is fragrant, rich yet not greasy, the meat is flavorful and deliciously tender, and the bones leave a lingering aroma. The Yutai Yipinxiang Goose is made from free-range white geese (geese that are primarily fed wild weeds and whole grains, making them purely vegetarian poultry) that are raised year-round, and...