Binzhou is a prefecture-level city in Shandong province, with a long history. It is one of the birthplaces of Yellow River culture and Qi culture. What are the specialties of Binzhou?

Binzhou specialty 1: Qiao Zhuang fried dumplings

Qiao Zhuang fried dumplings are traditional snacks in Binzhou, Shandong Province, with a very long history, which was founded in 1928 and has a history of 91 years. The production process of Qiao Zhuang's fried dumplings is very elaborate. High-quality flour is selected as the main raw material, and then all kinds of fillings are wrapped. Finally, it is put into a pot and fried for 15 minutes with strong fire. The fried dumplings are fragrant, golden in color and very delicious, which is a must in Binzhou. In 211, it was rated as one of the 1 must-eat delicacies in Shandong Province.

Binzhou specialty 2: Yangxin Yali pear

Yangxin Yali pear is a special fruit of Yangxin in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, and Yangxin has a very long history of planting Yali pear. Yangxin has a very superior geographical environment, with abundant sunshine, abundant precipitation and fertile soil, which is very suitable for night growth. The produced Yali pear has thin skin and small core, rich juice and no residue, rich fragrance, moderate sweetness and sourness, and rich nutrition such as vitamins and protein. It also has the effects of clearing away heart fire, moistening lung, relieving cough and asthma, moistening dryness and facilitating defecation. Besides being eaten fresh, it can also be processed into various nutritious foods such as preserved pears, pear cakes and drinks.

Binzhou specialty 3: Dashan roast chicken

Dashan roast chicken is a traditional specialty food in Binzhou, Shandong Province, with a history of nearly 3 years. The production method of Dashan roast chicken is very elaborate. High-quality fresh chicken is selected as the main raw material, slaughtered, washed and dried, then soaked in cinnamon and other Chinese herbal medicine soup, and finally smoked with white sugar. The roast chicken made in this way is bright in color, fragrant but not greasy, and has a unique taste.

Binzhou Specialty 4: Zhanggaoshui Apricot

Zhanggaoshui Apricot is a special product in Binzhou, Shandong Province, with a very long history. Zhanggaoshui Apricot has been cultivated in zouping county for more than 4 years, and it was listed as a tribute of the court in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Zouping county has a very advantageous geographical environment, with four distinct seasons, rain and heat in the same period, abundant sunshine and precipitation, which is very suitable for the growth of Zhanggaoshui apricot. The produced Zhanggaoshui apricot meat is thick and fine, full of fragrance, refreshing and delicious. It also contains protein, vitamins and other rich nutrients, which can help digestion, tonify spleen and stomach, keep fit and prevent cancer, and can also be made into dried apricots, preserved apricots, apricot juice and other foods.

Binzhou specialty 5: Binzhou sesame crisp candy

Binzhou sesame crisp candy is a traditional specialty in Binzhou, Shandong Province, with a history of more than 7 years. The production technology of Binzhou sesame crisp candy is very fine. The high-quality white sesame, sugar and sesame oil are selected as the main raw materials, and then it is made by the traditional production technology. The sesame crisp candy produced is yellowish in color, fluffy and sweet, rich in nutrition and very delicious. It is a delicious snack suitable for all ages, and it is also a good gift for relatives and friends. Binzhou sesame crisp candy has also been included in Binzhou intangible cultural heritage list.