Tengzhou Pineflower Egg is a specialty of Tengzhou City, Zaozhuang, Shandong Province. Also known as preserved egg, Bian egg, or ash-covered egg (a vivid name referring to the layer of ash used during production), Tengzhou Pineflower Egg has a smooth and refreshing taste, with unique qualities in color, aroma, and flavor. As a traditional flavored egg product of Tengzhou, it is not only…
Tengzhou Chinese Toon Before the Anti-Japanese War, Tengzhou Chinese Toon was one of Shandong’s major export commodities. In recent years, taking advantage of its warmer climate and earlier sprouting toon shoots, Tengzhou has been able to “rush fresh” harvests to markets in Beijing, the Northeast, and other regions in early spring, selling at more than double the price of those produced in northern Shandong.…
Spicy Black Fish Spicy Black Fish is made primarily with wild black fish, which is rich in protein and easy to digest, along with high-quality dried red chili peppers as a secondary ingredient. It is carefully prepared using a variety of natural seasonings through quick stir-frying over high heat and slow simmering over low heat. The dish features savory, fresh, aromatic, spicy flavors with well-balanced seasoning, tender and smooth texture that's pleasant on the palate. While the dish is spicy, it is not overly harsh—leaving no internal heat after eating…
The varieties of Tengzhou Chinese cabbage are mainly from the “Tengzhou Yellow Series.” Through long-term cultivation and natural selection, they have developed unique product characteristics: glossy, broad, light green, and wrinkled leaves; thick, white, sweet, and crisp petioles that form a cylindrical shape; pale yellow heart leaves that are delicious, tender, and highly nutritious. In recent years, Tengzhou City…
Tengzhou City in Shandong Province has been designated by the Ministry of Agriculture as the "Hometown of Chinese Potatoes." Around May 5th each year, early spring potatoes from this region begin to hit the market in large quantities, attracting merchants from all over the country. Jiehe Town is the main production area for Tengzhou potatoes, with spring and autumn potato planting covering an area of 8,000 hectares, making it the largest...
Ingredients: An appropriate amount of meat from three types of fish—selected whitefish, grass carp, and common carp—plus green onions, ginger, egg whites, monosodium glutamate, refined fish, pepper powder, cooking wine, and sesame oil. Preparation method: Take the boneless meat from the three types of fish, grind it using a meat grinder into a paste or fish puree, then place it in a basin. Add finely chopped green onions, ginger, mashed ingredients, egg whites, pepper powder, monosodium glutamate, cooking wine, and an appropriate amount...
The dried duck produced in Zhangwang Town is made by professional individual entrepreneur Zhang Jingkun. He uses over 20 kinds of natural and precious Chinese medicinal herbs in a carefully blended formula, selects high-quality egg ducks from Weishan Lake, and processes them through slow simmering over low heat and a refined cooking procedure. The result is a uniquely flavorful, tender, and delicious product that is rich yet not greasy—leaving a lasting aftertaste. It can rival the famed duck dishes of Nanjing and Beijing...
Zaozhuang cherries are abundant and widely distributed, with varieties including Chinese Red Cherries, Big Cherries, and Ukrainian Big Cherries. The fruits are crystal-clear, brightly colored, rich in flesh, and deliciously sweet. They are high in protein, fat, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, especially iron, which ranks first among all fruits—more than 20 times higher than that of apples and pears…
Guo'an Rolled Pork Elbow Sausage is one of the famous snacks in southwestern Shandong, with a history of 200 years, originating from the Heze Development Zone. The rolled pork elbow and sausage series meticulously developed by Master Guo use pig small intestines as casings and lean pork as the main ingredient, combined with a unique blend of seasonings. The taste is delicious and savory, rich yet not greasy, and can be preserved for half a year without spoiling, making it convenient to carry. It is not only well-known locally but also enjoys a high reputation in the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
Chenji Fang Laizhu’s Heritage Braised Chicken is one of the famous snacks in southwestern Shandong, originating from Chenji Town in Dingtao. The chicken, prepared by Master Fang Laizhu, the fifth-generation inheritor of this family recipe, features unique ingredients and cooking methods. It boasts a rich, aromatic flavor, tender and crispy bones, and an appealing color. In 2002, it was honored as a “Heze Famous Snack” by the Heze Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce, becoming a truly renowned local delicacy of Heze…
Shatu Husan Lamb Soup Shatu is a town in Heze. Husan Lamb Soup features a unique preparation method, using a full range of seasonings and simmered in a traditional rural clay pot. It is renowned for its rich, milky-white broth that is neither fishy nor gamey, with a delicious taste, tender yet not greasy...
Heze is located in the southwest of Shandong Province, on the ancient Yellow River Delta. It is renowned for its abundant production of peonies. With a wide variety of cultivars and a long cultivation history, Heze now has over 5,000 acres of peony fields and more than 300 flower varieties. The peonies here are known across the country for their lush foliage and vibrant blooms. Heze has long been hailed as the “Hometown of Peonies.”
Caozhou Dried Persimmon Cake is made from Mirror Persimmon. It features thick frost, a dry yet rich taste, fine and soft texture, orange-yellow color, transparency, and no seeds. It is one of the specialties of Shandong. Produced along the banks of Zhao Wang River in Heze City, during the Ming Dynasty it was honored as a royal tribute and deeply loved by nobles and aristocrats. Historical records indicate that the history of persimmon cultivation in Heze dates back to the Qin and Han dynasties, flourishing in the Tang…
Stir-fried Beef from Cao County is meticulously processed through multiple steps such as marination and cooking. The meat is tender, aromatic, and bright red in color. (Heze) “Stir-fried Beef from Cao County” is a long-renowned delicacy of Caozhou. The beef features a richly colored, glossy appearance, tender texture, and remains delicious even when eaten in large quantities. When hot, it can be served in chunks; when cold, it is sliced thinly, exuding an irresistible fragrance that stimulates the appetite. Its production history can be traced back to…
The Whole Ox Banquet is a feast featuring the Luxi Yellow Cattle as its main ingredient. Various dishes are prepared using different cooking methods for different parts of the ox, including the body, head, tail, hooves, and internal organs. It boasts strong local characteristics and has received high praise from diners (Heze)…
The Heze quince tree is a deciduous shrub of the Rosaceae family, growing to about ten feet tall. It blooms and bears fruit annually. The fruit is oval-shaped, with a smooth, waxy skin covered in a powdery bloom, golden in color, and richly fragrant—its aroma lingers indoors for a long time. The quince contains malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, vitamin C, and more. When processed, it can be made into...
Caozhou Mirror Persimmon is a specialty fruit from Heze, Shandong Province. The "Caozhou Geng Cake" made from the mirror persimmon is renowned both in China and abroad for its fine texture, sweet taste, and abundant frost. The fruit is of medium size, weighing around 150g per piece, with a flat, round shape and uniform size. The peel is thin and smooth, orange-red in color, while the flesh is golden yellow, crisp in texture, fragrantly sweet, juicy, …
The Qing Shan goat and blue-gray lambskin are unique breeds in the world. They are known for their small size, agility, strong disease resistance, ease of raising, and delicious meat. Blue-gray lambskin is made from the pelts of lambs slaughtered and processed within 1–3 days of birth, referred to as "huazi" skin. It is called blue-gray lambskin because of its bluish color. With its curly, soft, and lightweight fur,...
Shanxian ------ The Hometown of Chinese Green Mountain Goats Shanxian County, located at the junction of eight counties across four provinces — Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, and Anhui — in China, borders the Old Course of the Yellow River to the south and the Dasaha River to the north. With lush water and grass, shaded green trees, and a moist climate, it serves as a naturally excellent pasture. The Shanxian Green Mountain goats raised here are plump and robust, with tender and delicate meat. As a result, Shanxian has been…
Shanxian County is a major sheep-raising county in China. In 1986, it was designated by Shandong Province as an “Export Base County for Goat Hides,” in 1996 listed as a “National Straw-Feeding Sheep Demonstration County,” and in 1997 named the “Hometown of China’s Qingshan Goat” by the China Specialties Evaluation Committee. The goat-raising industry in Shanxian is gradually transitioning from scattered household farming to...