Shandong specialties: Dezhou paji, Jinan bazi meat, Zhoucun sesame seed cake, Yantai Spanish mackerel dumplings and Penglai noodles.

1. Texan braised chicken

Texan braised chicken is also called spiced braised chicken. Its meat is crisp and rotten, slightly penetrating the bone marrow, spiced and deboned, and the meat is tender and pure, which makes people say that it is absolutely amazing. In fact, as early as the Qianlong period, the braised chicken here was very famous, and it was once included as a tribute, which was specially given to the nobles of the palace.

in modern times, Dezhou braised chicken is well-known all over the country and exported overseas, and is known as "the first chicken in the world". Its production skills have successfully applied for intangible cultural heritage.

second, Jinan bazi meat

Jinan bazi meat belongs to traditional Shandong cuisine, a bowl of rice, a piece of bazi meat and two peppers. When stirred, it is delicious and appetizing. Its taste melts in the mouth, and it is fragrant but not greasy. As early as the Qing Dynasty, it has been popular. It looks like thick oil and red sauce, but it is not salty or greasy.

Looking at a piece of fat meat, it's actually not greasy at all. When making it, you should tie up the pork belly with straw rope, marinate it first, stew it with strong fire and then simmer it gently. The final piece of meat is as crisp and tender as tofu, with eggs, sausages, spareribs, elbows and side dishes in addition to the meat.

3. Zhoucun sesame seed cake

Zhoucun sesame seed cake originated in the Han Dynasty and was formed in the late Qing Dynasty. It has a history of many years, and it is a traditional representative snack in Shandong Province. It is characterized by crisp, fragrant, thin and crisp, chewed in the mouth, crispy and full of sesame seeds, which makes people think endlessly.

The predecessor of Zhoucun sesame seed cake was just an ordinary snack. After continuous improvement by experts, it finally became a famous snack today. With a unique flavor, when two sesame seeds are put together, you can hear the "swish" friction. If you accidentally fall to the ground, it will break into several pieces in an instant.

Fourth, Yantai Spanish mackerel dumplings

Yantai Spanish mackerel dumplings are well-known in Yantai, and jiaozi is a specialty of Shandong people. The Spanish mackerel is made into stuffing and wrapped into dumplings, which are fresh, juicy and nutritious.

Especially on holidays, people in Yantai eat Spanish mackerel dumplings. Besides, many restaurants and hotels sell Spanish mackerel dumplings, which are local specialties. The meat is tender and delicious, and there is no fishy smell. It also has a certain therapeutic effect. Spanish mackerel can be eaten "boiled" or "fried" with leeks.

V. Penglai Noodle

Penglai Noodle is a flavor snack developed on the basis of Lamian Noodles. It uses seafood as soup, which is thick, smooth and fragrant. This bowl of noodles appears at local folk banquets. When some families make it, in addition to fish and shrimp, they also put oysters and fresh shellfish to enhance the seafood flavor.

Penglai noodles can be seen everywhere in the local food stalls in Penglai, especially the breakfast spot near the factory, which is full of popularity. Large bowls, medium bowls, small bowls and noodles can be continued all the time, which is very affordable.