Snow Frog and Ginkgo

Last updated 2026-11-11 — Tancheng County in Linyi is known as the “No. 1 Ginkgo County under Heaven,” producing large, high-quality ginkgo fruits. Snow frog refers to the forest frog of Northeast China, also called “háshimó,” and the dried oviducts of its female frogs are a precious medicinal tonic, long valued as a premium ingredient in cooking. Chefs in Linyi have been combining ginkgo and snow frog—both highly nutritious and therapeutic ingredients—for many years. This dish has an excellent flavor, is moist and sweet, and is rich in nutrients. It can be enjoyed at star-rated hotels in Linyi, typically costing around one hundred yuan per serving.