Eat three treasures (Monopterus albus, honey lotus root and mung bean sprouts), jiaozi, mutton and noodles. In the past, there was a custom of eating three treasures in this solar term. In addition, there is a custom of "eating new things" in summer, that is, making new rice and wheat into various cakes and noodles to share with neighbors and villagers. On the day of little summer, some places in Shandong eat raw cucumbers and boiled eggs to cure the bitter summer, and eat eggs in the morning without eating other foods. You can also eat water and stir-fry noodles in summer.

On July 6th, 7th or 8th every year, the sun reaches 15 degrees, which is a slight summer heat among the 24 solar terms. "Little summer heat, steaming on the top and cooking on the bottom", the arrival of little summer heat marks the official start of summer. At this time, the weather is hot and the consumption is high. At this time, people have the custom of eating three treasures, namely eel, honey lotus root and mung bean sprouts.

After the slight heat, it happened that the first heat wave hit in the dog days. Northerners are used to drinking porridge in summer, mainly to clear away heat and prevent heatstroke. Fried mung bean sprouts have become the first choice for side dishes. There is also the custom of "eating lotus root in summer" in many places, because lotus root has an appetizing effect and is suitable for eating in summer. Su Dongpo, a poet, called watermelon "rock sugar narcissus solution", which was cool and refreshing after eating.