Before arriving in a city, you must try the most famous local snacks. When you come to Shandong, you will find that there are actually many Shandong snacks, and the people here are very hospitable and have unique customs.
A table of slaughtered pig dishes can be said to be their best banquet. The editor will introduce some traditional Shandong specialties. Please see below for details.
1. Nine-turn large intestine Nine-turn large intestine, formerly known as braised large intestine, is a traditional famous dish in Jinan City, Shandong Province.
In the early years of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, it was pioneered by the owner of Jinan Jiuhualou Restaurant.
The pig intestines are blanched and fried, then filled with more than ten kinds of condiments and cooked over low heat.
After being cooked, it has all five flavors of sour, sweet, fragrant, spicy and salty, with a ruddy color and a soft and tender texture.
2. Pancake rolls with green onions Pancake rolls with green onions are a food made from cornmeal, wheat flour, free-range eggs and green onions. They are a traditional local food in Shandong Province.
The way to eat it is to wash the scallions and dip them in sweet soybean sauce, then roll them with freshly baked pancakes and eat them. The spicy and sweet sauce tastes delicious and appetizing.
3. Liuheng pig trotters and Liuting pig trotters are a special traditional dish in Liuting Street, Qingdao, Shandong.
This dish is bright in color, delicious in taste, refreshing but not greasy, moderately salty, moderately soft and hard meat, tight and elastic in texture, and without any preservative additives. It can be called a green food.
4. Stir-fried kidneys Stir-fried kidneys are a traditional and famous dish in Shandong Province. It is a home-cooked dish and belongs to Shandong cuisine.
The main ingredients are pork loin, water chestnuts, etc. during production.
Its characteristics are fresh and tender, mellow taste, smooth and not greasy.
Has high nutritional value.
The difficulty of making stir-fried kidneys is whether the smell is removed and whether the taste is tender and crispy.
Side dishes and condiments vary from place to place, and the taste can range from sweet, sour, salty, or spicy.
5. Crispy Pot Fish Crispy Fish Pot is simply called Crispy Pot. It is a traditional delicacy in Zibo, Shandong Province. It is combined with the imperial bone crispy fish recipe. It is almost a must-have dish for Boshan people during the Chinese New Year, because it is troublesome and time-consuming to make and the quantity is large.
Storage is also inconvenient, except for restaurants, most people only do it during the Chinese New Year.
The fish is crispy and meaty, with a sour, salty and sweet aroma, and a unique flavor. It is served cold, with a crystal-clear shape and amber-like color.
6. Tofu Box: Tofu Box, also known as Shandong Tofu Box, Qiguo Tofu Box, is a famous local traditional dish in Zibo City, Shandong Province and belongs to Shandong cuisine.
The main raw material is tofu. According to legend, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty was "lucky" to Boshan during his tour to the south. When he was entertaining guests, he was served a tofu box dish. Emperor Qianlong was full of praise after eating it.
The taste is delicate, the aroma is full of flavor, the skin is tough and the filling is tender, and the aftertaste is endless.
Its fragrance and beauty cannot be expressed in words or words.
7. Sixi duck. Sixi duck originates from Shandong folk. It is often used as a main dish in festive banquets. It is one of the famous traditional dishes in Shandong and belongs to Shandong cuisine.
Popular throughout the Shandong Peninsula, it has a strong local flavor.
The preparation of this dish is exquisite and the process is relatively complicated. After the duck is pickled, it is fried in hot oil to remove the fishy smell and color, and then stewed in a casserole.
The finished dish is rich in nutrients and tastes salty and fresh. The duck meat is crispy, mellow and rich, and is soft and not greasy in the mouth.