The specialties of Cao County are as follows:

1. Roasted beef in Cao County

Roasted beef in Cao County is a famous special food in Heze County, and it is a halal food with a long history created by the Hui people in Cao County.

2. Caoxian sesame seed cake

Caoxian sesame seed cake is a famous traditional snack in Caoxian county, Heze. It has a long history and exquisite materials. It is made of wheat flour, which is covered with various seasonings such as fennel and pepper mixed with sesame oil and salt through many processes such as mixing, plate, kneading and throwing. Then it is cut, plate-edged and coated with a layer of sugar syrup. The surface of baked sesame seed cake is yellow and red, which is uncovered by hand. The bottom, cover and core are separated layer by layer, and the aroma is fragrant. It is crisp outside and tender inside after eating, not hard or sticky, and suitable for all ages.

3, Caoxian Piza

Caoxian Piza, also known as Shuiza, is one of the famous specialties in Caoxian, and it is also one of the necessary entrees for visiting relatives and friends. Caoxian Piza is fried with vermicelli, molted peanuts, minced meat and other ingredients, which is characterized by fragrant smell and delicious taste.

4. spicy pig's elbow in Cao county

spicy pig's elbow in Cao county, Heze city, Shandong province is a special delicacy, and its production process is complicated. The selected pork elbow before and after pickling, bundling, cooking and other processes, supplemented by a variety of materials, is full of color, fragrance and taste, and it is a rare delicacy.

5. Mung bean ball

Mung bean ball is an authentic traditional snack in Caoxian County, Heze, and it is also one of the specialties of Caoxian County. Mung bean nang meatballs are produced in Sunlaojia Village, Sunlaojia Town, with a history of nearly 2 years. They are famous for their unique flavor. The main ingredient is mung bean noodles, and the ingredients are dried shrimps and red shrimps. They are made into meatballs and fried in oil pan. Their characteristics are delicious and memorable.