Zhangzhuang pomegranates have a cultivation history of over 600 years, covering an area of more than 8,000 mu. The Daqingpi variety boasts large, sweet fruits that are resistant to storage and transport, and are sold as far as Beijing and Tianjin. The Dahongpao variety can weigh over a kilogram per fruit, with each seed as clear and translucent as agate. Renowned for their beauty, juiciness, and rich flavor, they are honored as the “Famous Fruit of the Nine Provinces.” In 1987, they were exhibited in Beijing and praised as the “Unique Delicacy of the Capital”…
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 it was designed to be portable—made about the size of a satchel with layers inside that can hold fish, meat, or other dishes, making it convenient to carry when traveling. Hence, it’s called “Satchel Fire Bread.” This bread is made using dough mixed with...
Qicun Second Street tofu in Zaozhuang has a long history. Legend has it that over two thousand years ago, Liu An, the King of Huainan during the Western Han Dynasty, sought an elixir of immortality. In Qicun Second Street, Zaozhuang, he used the local spring water, soybeans, and brine to create a miraculous medicine. Though he failed to produce the elixir, he accidentally invented tofu, which came to be known as “Qicun Second Street Tofu.” Locals...
Xuecheng Congee Soup is a unique, highly nutritious dish originating from Xuecheng. Its main ingredients include local free-range chicken, wheat kernels, star anise, pepper, and more. The preparation method is distinctive—it involves simmering the ingredients in a specially designed pot over low heat for 12 hours before serving. …
Over 8,000 acres have been developed, with a yield of 350,000 kilograms. This variety has four main characteristics: first, the trees are highly productive, bearing fruit in their planting year; second, the fruits are large with a neat and smooth appearance; third, the quality is excellent, with white-green flesh that is crisp, juicy, sweet, and slightly acidic; fourth, they are extremely late-ripening, typically maturing around Frost’s Descent.…
The vegetable pancake is a popular snack in southern Shandong, northern Jiangsu, northern Anhui, and northern Henan, mainly found in Zaozhuang, Linyi, Xuzhou, Weishan, and Suining. It is deeply loved by locals and eaten at all three meals of the day. The Southern Shandong version is made using a unique method, resulting in a golden-yellow pancake that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside...
Yangzhuang Lamb Soup originates from one of the birthplaces of Lushan goats. As early as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Fan Li, the prime minister of the Yue Kingdom, came here to live in seclusion. Seeing the lush grass and abundant water in Yangzhuang, he raised sheep here to become wealthy and benefited the local people. Yangzhuang Lamb Soup is a long-established and famous local delicacy, known for its rich broth, delicious taste, absence of gaminess or muttony smell, tender yet not greasy meat, and a wide variety of serving styles...
Mushroom Stew is made with over ten varieties of mushrooms, including oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, slippery mushrooms, straw mushrooms, and beech mushrooms. It is cooked with shredded chicken, premium broth, chicken bouillon powder, and mushroom essence, then simmered over low heat for an extended period in a clay pot. The stew boasts a delicious, rich flavor and is highly nutritious. When paired with coffee mate, the soup becomes even more savory, fragrant, silky smooth, and deeply flavorful…
The spicy soup is primarily made from flour, along with a few other seasonings. Though the ingredients are simple and the cost is low, it has a unique flavor, the secret of which lies in the technique used to prepare it. The making of Tengzhou spicy soup is quite distinctive — the dough kneading and rinsing generally need to be done about 10 hours in advance, meaning preparation starts the afternoon before and it's served the next morning. The specific process is as follows…
Zhouying Town is a major agricultural hub with a long-standing tradition of potato farming. In recent years, the town’s Party committee and government have capitalized on this strength by implementing a range of measures—policy incentives, model-led initiatives, technological advancement, and service support—to continuously boost the development of the potato industry. As a result, the industry has seen rapid growth. Villages such as Shaheya, Tiefu, and Lihiawan are…
Widely produced in Xuecheng District, these pancakes are a staple in the daily lives of local residents. The main ingredients used in making them include wheat and sorghum, along with soybeans, corn, and sweet potatoes. The main types of pancakes include: wheat pancakes, sorghum pancakes, corn pancakes, and sesame pancakes. They are simple to make, have a great taste, and store well. Southern Shandong cuisine…
Donkey Meat from Nanshi: Produced in Shicai Village, Nanshi Town, this delicacy has a history of over 200 years. The meat is carefully selected from healthy, mature donkeys and simmered for 6–8 hours over a low flame in an aged broth with more than 20 kinds of natural Chinese medicinal herbs. The resulting donkey meat boasts a deep red color, delicious flavor, and pure taste. Donkey meat is moderately warm yet cooling in nature, making it suitable for consumption year-round...
A signature product of Xuecheng Jinhong Food Factory, these spiced pig's trotters are made through over 10 production processes and more than 40 different seasonings. They feature a golden-yellow appearance and aromatic fragrance, and are rich in high-quality protein, low in fat, as well as various vitamins and minerals. Eating spiced pig's trotters can help stimulate appetite, strengthen the spleen, eliminate stagnation, delay aging, and promote beauty. …
Zaozhuang gets its name from the abundance of jujube trees. The cultivation of jujubes here dates back thousands of years, with major varieties including Round Bell Jujube, Long Red Jujube, and Winter Jujube. Besides being eaten fresh, jujubes can also be processed into candied jujubes, jujube juice, jujube wine, and more. They are known to nourish blood, calm the nerves, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and help lower cholesterol. Overview of Zaozhuang: Zaozhuang is a beautiful...
Xuzhuang millet is highly nutritious, with a protein content of approximately 9.2–14.3%, higher than that of rice and corn. Its crude fat content is 3.0–4.6%, slightly lower than flour but ten times that of rice. It contains a full range of amino acids, especially high levels of tryptophan and methionine—two essential amino acids for the human body. Each kilogram of Xuzhuang millet...
The local variety of Longyang Green Radish has been cultivated in Longyang Town for over 400 years. To this day, folk tales such as “A young Taoist boy eats a green ginseng fruit and ascends to immortality” and “Longyang radishes sold as pears” are still passed down. Legend has it that Liu Yong, a grand secretary of the Qing Dynasty, once made a special trip to Longyang to visit his mentor Zhao Chengpin. Mr. Zhao served him green radishes, praising them as...
The ingredients of Tengzhou vegetable pancake are scientifically proportioned from more than ten kinds of coarse grains such as peanuts, corn, sesame, wheat, and soybeans. The pancake is made by grinding the grains into flour using a stone mill or machine, then spreading the batter and cooking it on a griddle. It uses only pollution-free vegetables, with no preservatives, additives, or artificial coloring. It combines the fiber and comprehensive nutrition of coarse grains with...
Tengzhou Green Mountain Goat is a specialty of Tengzhou City, Zaozhuang, Shandong Province. The Tengzhou Green Mountain Goat is of superior quality, ranking among the best in China whether for export or domestic sales. At one time, it enjoyed high international acclaim. The Tengzhou Green Mountain Goat is hailed as China’s “historic famous goat.” According to the "Foreign Trade Annals of Teng County": “By 19…
Liucun Crisp Pears are a specialty of Chaihedian Town, Tengzhou City, Zaozhuang, Shandong Province. These pears are known for their large size, thin skin, crisp and tender flesh, thick meat, juicy and residue-free texture, sweet and pleasant taste, as well as their light yellow, crystal-clear, and delicate appearance. They have long been hailed as the “King of Pears.” Liucun Crisp Pears are a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. In Tengzhou, Shandong Province…
Shengshi Honghe Lotus Root Powder is a specialty of Tengzhou City, Zaozhuang, Shandong Province. The Tengzhou Shengshi Honghe Lotus Root Powder is made from high-quality white lotus roots from Weishan Lake, crafted using traditional methods and a scientific formula. It boasts superior quality and a pure taste, retaining the unique fragrance of lotus roots. Tengzhou Shengshi Honghe Lotus Root Industry Co., Ltd. is a company that integrates research...