Pan-fried buns are one of the famous local snacks in Dānxiàn, with those made by the Luo family at Liuyushou in the county town being the best. They come in two varieties: meat-filled and vegetarian. The meat-filled ones use minced lamb as the main filling, mixed with various seasonings, and are shaped into crescents. The vegetarian ones are filled with chopped leeks, eggs, and tofu slices, and formed into ovals. Both types of buns use fermented dough for the wrappers. After the filling is wrapped, they are...
Originating in the late Ming Dynasty, Shanxian Honey Three-Cuts has long been renowned for its excellent color, aroma, taste, and appearance, and is deeply loved by people in the four provinces of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, and Anhui. Made from refined flour, vegetable oil, white sugar, honey, osmanthus, and sesame seeds, the treat undergoes a series of meticulous processes including dough mixing, shaping, deep-frying, and syrup coating...
Single County Lamb Soup is made from high-quality local goats, combining fresh meat, bones, and seasonings in the right proportions, then emulsifying the fat at high temperatures. Its main characteristics are a milky-white, thick broth without visible oil slicks—delicious, savory, and not greasy. (Heze) Located at the junction of eight counties across four provinces—Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, and Anhui—Single County in Heze sits where the ancient course of the Yellow River lies to the south…
Xiangyu taro, also known as earth chestnut, is a rare and precious specialty with a century-long cultivation history in Shanxian. It thrives in sandy loam soil, dislikes excessive rain, and is planted in spring and harvested in autumn. The round tubers that grow underground are rich in nutrients, sweet and delicious, with a unique flavor. They contain large amounts of starch, protein, and various vitamins. Its cooking methods include…
Xinglong Pastries are remembered by many older folks as the “Henglong Pastries” from Shan County in the past — known far and wide both within and beyond the county for their beautiful shapes, delicate craftsmanship, sweet taste, and rich nutrition. However, for quite some time, these treats disappeared from the market, and people often reminisce about this “time-honored brand.” After the reform and opening-up, Ma’s family in Xiguan…
Xu Family Hanging Oven Pancakes from Shanxian County were named a “Traditional Famous Snack” by the industrial and commercial authorities due to their unique utensils, craftsmanship, shape, taste, and distinction from other types of “flour-based foods.” The Xu Family Hanging Oven Pancakes were first created in the early 20th century and have a history of nearly 100 years. The founder, Xu Xiangqing (1893–1973),…
Shanxian Sanzi is a long-renowned snack. It is made by kneading dough with salted water, then using oiled hands to shape it into thin, circular strands coiled in a basin, with oil added layer by layer to prevent sticking. When the oil reaches about 150°F (medium heat), one end of the dough strand is pulled out to keep it from unraveling, while another person uses a reed stick to lift the sanzi dough, slowly stretching it to 12–15 centimeters before placing it in the hot oil and gently moving it...
Mahua Slices, also known as Jiaoqie, have a long production history in Shanxian. They are made from high-quality white sesame seeds, soft white sugar, maltose, and other ingredients using traditional processes—including hulling the sesame, boiling the syrup, coating, pressing, and slicing. The product is as thin as white paper, crystal clear, fragrantly crisp, and deliciously crunchy without sticking. It leaves a lingering aftertaste…
Dashaan Radish of Shanxian is a specialty of Shanxian County, Heze City, Shandong Province. Dashaan Radish is a rare crop in China with hundreds of years of cultivation history. As early as 1628, it was recorded in the Nongzheng Quanshu (Complete Treatise on Agriculture), and it is known to have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, regulating qi and resolving nodules, dispersing accumulations and strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach and intestines, treating colds, coughs, whooping cough, sore throat, abscesses, …
Four Gentlemen Liquor is a specialty of Shanxian County, Heze City, Shandong Province. The liquor from Shanxian is of high quality, crafted using unique brewing techniques and boasting a mellow taste. It has been honored as a “China Consumer Satisfaction Brand” and the “Most Collectible Fine Liquor of 2012.” Shanxian was historically known as Shanfu. According to the *Shanxian County Annals*, when Confucius’ disciple Min Ziqian served as the magistrate of Shanfu…
【Seedless tomatoes grown in two seasons】 The cultivation technique of seedless tomatoes grown in two seasons was developed through long-term experimentation by vegetable farmers in Zhaohuayuan, Chengguan Town, Shan County. They selected superior varieties well-suited to the local natural conditions and carefully cultivated them to achieve two harvests per year. In the first season, seeds are germinated early in spring, seedlings are raised in greenhouses, and they are planted at an appropriate density (about…
Tomatoes – Dangshan Tomatoes have a long cultivation history and advanced farming techniques. The tomatoes produced here are renowned nationwide for their superior quality, juicy flesh, seedlessness, tender texture, and attractive color. They have long dominated the Northeast market and are sold across the country. Tests show that Dangshan tomatoes have an average soluble solids content of 5.7%, with a sugar-acid ratio of 11.…
Shanxian is located on the northern side of the old course of the Yellow River in southwestern Shandong, with a total cultivated land area of 1.477 million mu. It is part of the Yellow River alluvial plain, featuring flat terrain and deep soil layers, predominantly sandy loam and light loam, accounting for about 75% of the cultivated land, which is easy to farm and suitable for peanut production. Currently, the peanut planting area is stable at 400,000 mu, with an average yield of 300 kilograms…
“Chenji Chinese Yam” boasts a long cultivation history. The people of Chenji have been growing yams for over two thousand years, a tradition that has continued unbroken to this day. According to the Dingtao County Annals: In the late Spring and Autumn period, Fan Li, the progenitor of commerce, resigned from office to engage in trade. He relocated from the Yue Kingdom to Taoqiu (present-day Dingtao County), known as the center of the world, and settled there to conduct business. Because Xishi had a preference for “eating Dioscorea opposita (Chinese yam) to beautify her figure and complexion”...
Guanzi Soup is one of the most representative traditional Han Chinese dishes in southwestern Shandong. It originated in Daxiejizhen Town, Juye County, Heze City, Shandong Province, with the version from Lao Di Fang Guanzi Soup in Daxiejizhen being the most authentic. The "Xiejizhen Authentic Guanzi Soup" trademark has now been registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. This soup is primarily made by simmering ingredients such as lamb bones, lamb head meat, lamb liver, lamb heart, and lamb tripe for a long time...
Juye Cherries The Shuzhan Cherry Association of Juye County Cherries (scientific name: Cerasus pseudocerasus) are a general term for certain plants of the genus Prunus, including the cherry subgenus, sour cherry subgenus, laurel cherry subgenus, and others. They are trees, 2–6 meters tall, with grayish-white bark. The twigs are grayish-brown, the young shoots are green, hairless...
Huaguan Liquor is a specialty of Juye County, Heze City, Shandong Province. The “Huaguan” series of Baijiu (Chinese liquor) not only possesses the characteristics of strong-aroma Baijiu—“rich cellar aroma, harmonious fragrance, mellow and clean taste”—but also features a unique style that is “elegant and full-bodied, with a multi-grain flavor and a rich body.” Huaguan Group Co., Ltd. was established in 1971 and is a large-scale enterprise group primarily engaged in…
Ju Ye Guo's Beef Sha is made primarily from fresh beef and beef bone marrow, along with dozens of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs and seasonings, and is carefully simmered over a long period. The broth is rich and thick, milky white in color, fragrant and appetizing, yet never cloying even when consumed regularly. It has the effects of warming the stomach and strengthening the spleen, fortifying bones and tendons, as well as nourishing yin and kidneys—making it a truly nourishing soup...
Zhang Zhonglin's Intestine Soup is one of the famous local delicacies in Juye. Developed over more than ten years by Mr. Zhang Zhonglin, it features unique ingredients and carefully selected high-quality lean beef intestines. The intestines are flavorful without being fishy, rich yet not greasy. Locals in Juye jokingly say, "When the intestine soup is served, its aroma wafts across Linzhou." It has now become a well-known snack in Heze City, and enjoying the soup while visiting Mount Jin has become a top choice for travelers to Juye…
Xiejicangzitang originates from Daxiejizhen Town, where the version made at the old spot in Daxiejizhen is considered the most authentic. The trademark “Authentic Xiejicangzitang” has been registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. This soup is primarily made by simmering ingredients such as lamb bones, lamb head meat, lamb liver, lamb heart, and lamb tripe for a long time, often seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns and ginger, along with...