Xinzhai pork elbow, Huangjia barbecue, Zhangqiu scallions, Chaijia sausage, Zhoula braised chicken, Longshan tofu, Mingshui fragrant rice, etc. 1. Xinzhai elbow: Xinzhai elbow is one of the local "four major wedding items" (fish, elbow, chicken and meatballs) and is an essential dish for every wedding banquet. 2. Huangjia Barbeque: It is a famous food in Jinan. It originated in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty and has a history of 300 years. It is famous for its roasted whole pig, with yellow skin, crispy and refreshing, fat but not greasy, and long-lasting.
Zhangqiu District delicacies include Xinzhai elbow, Huangjia barbecue, Zhangqiu scallions, Chaijia sausage, Zhoula braised chicken, Longshan tofu, Mingshui fragrant rice, etc.
1. Xinzhai elbow: Xinzhai elbow is one of the local "four major wedding items" (fish, elbow, chicken and meatballs) and is an essential dish for every wedding banquet.
2. Huangjia Barbeque: It is a famous food in Jinan. It originated in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty and has a history of 300 years. It is roasted with whole pigs, with yellow skin, crispy and refreshing, fat but not greasy, and long-lasting. It is famous for its longevity.
3. Zhangqiu green onions: a specialty product of Zhangqiu City, Jinan City, Shandong Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. It is slightly spicy, slightly sweet, crisp, tender and delicious, and has a large white color, suitable for long-term storage.
4. Chaijia Sausage: Like meatballs, it is well-known in Zhangqiu. People who have eaten it say that Chaijia Sausage is fragrant and moderately fat; the meatballs are smooth, tender and fragrant, and have a good taste.
5. Zhou La Braised Chicken: Zhou La Braised Chicken is famous in Zhangqiu. Zhangqiu people use it as a treat for guests and friends.
6. Longshan Tofu: Made of high-quality soybeans as raw materials, unique well water, and a unique production process. The pulp is fine, rich in water, tender and not runny, white as snow, elastic, and delicious. It has a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth and has an excellent taste.
7. Mingshui fragrant rice: Mingshui fragrant rice is a famous, high-quality and special product of Zhangqiu City. It is abundant in Mingshui Baimai Spring. Its grains are slightly yellow and translucent. The rice is plump, hard, transparent in color, oily and shiny; the rice tastes very refreshing, and its fragrant aroma can greatly increase appetite, so Jinan people commonly call it "fragrant rice".