1. Pan-fried buns

One of the famous delicacies in southwestern Shandong. It is oblate in shape, golden from top to bottom, crispy on the outside and fresh on the inside. It tastes very good because of its different fillings. There are various types of pan-fried steamed buns made of mutton, pork, and vegetarian dishes. Whether the filling is meat or vegetarian, it is prepared by adding onions, ginger, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and fine salt. The skin is made of wheat flour and fermented. Put the steamed buns in a special pan for a while. , add flour water, then pour sesame oil, turn over and serve, and it has become a popular food among the people.

2. Xujia mutton

Xujia mutton is famous for its tender meat, brownish red color, not fishy, ??smelly and not greasy. When selecting materials, goats with a growth period of about one year are generally used. After slaughtering, the bones are removed and divided into pieces. The blood and stains are washed away. The unloaded goods must be scalded, scraped, rinsed and other processes to make them clean. The bones are used during production. Put the bones and meat into the pot in layers, add the old soup, bring to a boil over high heat, remove the foam, then add an appropriate amount of salt and seasonings, then simmer over low heat until it is ready for about 4 hours.

3. Caozhou sesame cake

One of the famous delicacies in southwestern Shandong, it is round like the moon, red and yellow in the middle, charred on the outside and tender on the inside, crispy and delicious. Its preparation method: use wheat Refined powder, after kneading, fermentation, plating, kneading and other processes, is pressed into a flat bun with oil pulp made of various seasonings such as sesame oil, salt, pepper, fennel noodles, etc., and then cut into flakes and coated with a layer of syrup on the edge of the plate. , coated with sesame seeds on the surface and baked in the oven.

4. Shanxian mutton soup

This famous dish was first created by Xu Guili of Xiguan, Shanxian County. It has a history of more than 200 years. Its unique production process makes it It is famous for its complete seasonings, thick and white juice, not fishy or smelly, delicious, fat but not greasy, and various colors. It is not only famous locally, but also enjoys a high reputation in Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui and other provinces.

5. Caoxian Braised Beef

It has a long history and strict selection of materials. We choose 1-2-year-old southwestern Shandong yellow bull as raw material, add various seasonings and small salt to marinate thoroughly. , cooked over a low fire, dried, and then cooked and fried in finely ground sesame oil, which has the advantages of color, aroma, taste, beauty, fresh and tender meat, rich fragrance, and is cooked but not scattered.

6. Yellow River Carp

The Yellow River Carp has golden scales and a red tail, and its meat is tender and delicious. "The most noble one", during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was believed that "this is the best fish". Historically, Yellow River carp must be used as a main dish in every big banquet. It is cooked by senior chefs, with excellent color, aroma, taste and shape. It is one of the famous foods in Heze.

7. Sausage and fragrant tripe (also known as powder tripe)

It is a traditional delicacy of "Jinjia Old Store" in Dongming Dynasty. Sausage is made from pig intestines and pure lean pork as raw material. , made with seasonings such as sand kernels, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, etc., it has a pure taste, can be stored for 1-2 years without deterioration, and is easy to carry. Fendu "is made of 80% pork and 20% mung bean noodles as the main raw materials, with seasonings such as Amomum villosum, Sichuan peppercorns, sesame oil, etc., put into pig urine and tied into the mouth, and is cooked after being cooked. It is shaped like a ball. , tastes delicious and is a top-notch dish.

8. Sesame candy

A traditional food in Heze area, it is in strip shape, flat shape, milky white in color, shiny in body, sweet and crispy. It has a pure and delicious taste, is rich in nutrients, and has the functions of soothing the stomach, relieving coughs and treating constipation.

9. Zhuangmo

Yuncheng’s famous food. One, it is made by making the refined flour dough into a long strip by hand, spreading the stuffing on it, folding it into a roll, then patting it into a flat oval shape, and frying it in a pan. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delicious and delicious.

10. Caozhou Mirror Persimmon and Caozhou Geng Cake

Because Heze was called Caozhou in ancient times, the persimmons produced in Gengzhuang, Caozhou. It is named after the best flavor. It is said that Caozhou Geng Cake has a production history of thousands of years. It was well-known throughout the country as early as the Ming Dynasty and was listed as a tribute to the imperial court. Caozhou Geng Cake is orange and transparent, with soft meat, thick frost and no seeds. It is delicious in the mouth. It is made into pulp, has a mellow and sweet taste, is rich in nutrients, is durable in storage, and does not deteriorate for a long time. It has always been the top-grade persimmon cake and is highly praised by the people. Geng cake also has high medicinal value, clearing away heat, moistening the lungs, and resolving phlegm. , strengthen the spleen, astringent the intestines, treat dysentery, stop bleeding, lower blood pressure and other functions. Persimmon frost can treat sore throat, aphtha and other diseases. (Currently, Heze has designated a large area for planting persimmon trees to increase people's demand and earn foreign exchange from exports.) < /p>

11. Heze papaya

It is a deciduous shrub of the Rosaceae family, with a stem about one foot high. It blooms and bears fruit every year. Its fruit is oval-shaped, with smooth, waxy skin and powdery fruit. It is golden in color, has a rich aroma, and is refreshing when placed indoors. The fruity aroma lasts for a long time. Papaya contains malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, vitamin C, etc. After processing, it can be made into melon cake and papaya wine, which are often eaten. It is good for physical and mental health. After the papaya is steamed or burned, the fruit becomes soft and stirred with sugar. It is a sweet and sour drink with a unique flavor. Papaya can be cut into pieces and dried in the sun. It can be used in traditional Chinese medicine to benefit the liver, regulate the stomach, strengthen the spleen, relax muscles and activate blood circulation. , it can also treat heat stroke, cholera, vomiting and diarrhea, athlete's foot and other diseases, and has the best therapeutic effect on tendons.

12. Zhao Feng's dog meat is one of Heze's famous dishes, originating from Master Hou Yanping in Yuncheng County, Shandong. After 25 years of careful research, the recipe is unique and uses local vegetable dogs as raw materials. The cooked dog meat is delicious in color, tender and fragrant but not greasy. The dog meat hot pot in winter is a must-have.

In the Heze First TV Food Festival in 2004, it won the "Local Famous Food Gold Award" at the Specialty Products and Famous Food Exhibition

13. Hu spicy soup

Hu spicy soup in Heze It has its own characteristics. The best spicy spicy soup in Heze is the one that used to be on Dongfanghong Street. It has a history of several decades. The authentic spicy spicy soup is actually very particular. It mainly contains peanuts, thick vermicelli, and gluten. The rest is seasoning. It does not contain vegetables, kelp, or anything else. The mess will add to the smell.

14. Bean foam

The main ingredient for making bean foam is millet. Soak it with cold water together with Sichuan peppercorns and fennel, add water and grind it into a rice paste. It can also be prepared by grinding soybeans into small pieces. Add water to the pot, add peanut kernels, soybeans, kelp shreds, vermicelli, refined salt, etc. After the pot is boiled, add the rice juice, stirring while pouring. When the pot is turned back on, immediately lower the heat and add shredded tofu, shredded carrots, spinach, fried sesame seeds, etc. and serve. The finished bean paste is milky yellow in color, with distinct red and green colors. It is chewy and fragrant with various seasonings and slightly spicy. The taste is suitable for different groups of people, and it leaves a fragrant aroma in your mouth that you will never tire of eating.

15. Camellia oleifera

Camellia oleifera is a good nourishing snack. It is made by putting flour into a pot and frying it until it turns yellow. The hemp seeds are also fried until they are brown, and osmanthus and beef bone marrow are added. oil, mix evenly, then put the evenly kneaded noodle tea in a bowl, add sugar, and use boiling water to make a paste. Camellia oleifera has a sweet taste and can be used as breakfast or lunch. It is very popular among people.

16. Noodles

This is a standard specialty of Heze. I have never seen it outside. In fact, it is similar to fried dough sticks. They are both fried, but the taste is different. Noodle soup is much more delicious than fried dough sticks.

17. Shao Shao

Oblate and round like Shaobing, there are two types: Shao Shao without stuffing and Shao Shao with meat. Generally, Shao Shao has more meat. The stuffing-free fire roast is very similar to the steamed buns used in mutton steamed buns. No filling, very hard, as big as the palm of your hand, and very chewy. Authentic fire burning is handmade, and stone grinding fire is the most authentic. When eating, it is often shredded and soaked in your own dishes. It can also be soaked in soup, especially with mutton soup. A major feature of stuffing-free fire-roasting is that it is hard and chewy, easy to carry, and not easy to deteriorate. The meat is grilled and stuffed like dumplings. The skin is thin and hollow, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It has a rich flavor. Take a light bite and the oil and water will overflow... I'm so greedy!

18. Donkey meat

The donkey meat made in Heze is indeed very special. The most famous one is "Wujia" donkey meat (that is, Huang'an donkey meat). This It's passed down from ancestors. Donkey meat sellers in Heze all have the "Wu Family" brand, "Wu Family Donkey Meat", "Wu Family Donkey Meat", "Wu Family Donkey Meat"...all the way to "Wu Family Donkey Meat", there seems to be a brand in the city. Two families. The hometown of "Wujia" donkey meat is in a small county called Huang'an between Yuncheng and Liangshan. When I went to Liangshan to visit, I passed by and found that the streets were full of "Wujia" donkey meat brands.

19. Three Knives

This snack is relatively common in Heze, and it is easier to buy if you want to eat it. Heze's Sandao is delicious, sweet and fragrant, I like it very much. Every time during the Chinese New Year, my family would buy a few kilograms. I would eat it when I was hungry.

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20. "Lucheng" Sauce Kohlrabi

This dish started during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has been for more than 300 years through several generations. The dish is brown and transparent. Moderately salty and sweet, fresh and crispy, long-lasting fragrance and unique flavor, it is a high-quality and low-priced local side dish. Peony in Heze