"Qilu is a beautiful place where outstanding people and things are beautiful." Shandong has a rich cultural heritage. Mount Tai rises here, the Yellow River flows into the sea here, and Confucius was born here.
As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Shandong has developed many splendid Qilu cuisines after thousands of years of accumulation. Shandong cuisine is known as the first of the four major cuisines and is the only spontaneous cuisine.
If When traveling to Shandong, in addition to experiencing the local historical beauty, you can't miss the local specialties. Today, let's take a look at 10 famous dishes in Shandong. They are all "hard dishes". Let's see which ones have you tried?
1. Deep-fried double crispiness
"Double-fried double crispy" was originally a dish carefully made to meet the needs of dignitaries in ancient times. Later, it became famous all over the world and spread all over the country. Now it is the representative of Chinese Shandong cuisine. one.
The main ingredients are generally pork belly and chicken gizzards . They are made by frying in oil. The requirements for the heat are extremely high. One second more or less will not work. It will be refreshing and crispy after it comes out of the pan, and it will be crispy and tender. , a dish that many people must order when going out to eat.
2. Nine-turn large intestine
"Nine-turn large intestine" is one of the traditional famous dishes in Jinan, Shandong Province. It is a delicacy that existed during the Guangxu period. The main ingredient is pig intestine, also called fat intestine.
Fat sausage is an ingredient that people both love and hate. Many people avoid it just by smelling it. In fact, people who like fat sausage like this taste. The finished product is extremely delicious and looks rosy in appearance. The taste can be tasted in five flavors: sour, spicy, sweet, salty, and fragrant. Once you eat it once, you will never forget it.
3. Stir-fried kidneys
Both Shandong cuisine and Sichuan cuisine have stir-fried kidneys, each with its own characteristics. The stir-fried kidneys in Shandong cuisine pay attention to the fresh and fragrant taste, and it is a very common home-cooked dish, but If you want to eat authentic food, you still have to go to Shandong.
Stir-fried kidney flowers taste sour, spicy, salty, sweet, fresh and tender, and have a mellow taste. It is said that what you eat is what you eat, and men can eat more.
4. Braised sea cucumber with green onions
This dish uses green onions and sea cucumbers native to Shandong as the main ingredients. As a representative of Shandong cuisine, this dish is still the signature of many Shandong cuisine restaurants in China and is a veritable delicacy of mountains and seas.
It tastes soft and smooth, and the juice burst from the green onions has a rich aroma. If used regularly, it can nourish blood and moisturize dryness, improve the body's immunity, and has the effect of tonifying the kidneys and promoting sperm production.
5. Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp
Sweet and Sour Carp As the representative of Shandong cuisine, it is a dish loved by adults and children. It is known that some people tasted its deliciousness thousands of years ago. Nowadays, it is served at various banquets. of delicacies.
It is a dish that every household will cook at the New Year's Eve. It can be said to be a hard dish. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is fragrant and delicious, and tastes very delicious.
6. Pucai in milk soup
Pucai is an aquatic herb. Summer is the time when Shandong people enjoy their food every year. Whenever they have a loss of appetite, taking a bite really makes them feel fulfilled. It is called "Jinan Soup" "Crown" title.
The color is milky white and elegant, and the soup is delicious. The more you drink, the fresher it becomes. The cattail leaf tastes particularly refreshing, crispy and tender, which is perfect for summer. If you are used to eating big fish and meat, you must eat this dish.
7. Kung Pao Chicken
It is basically a dish that can be found in restaurants all over the country. Because it is widely recognized, it is also classified as a Beijing palace dish and even spread abroad.
The color is brownish red, the texture is especially tender, and the fragrance is a little sweet and sour. Eating this dish in summer can increase appetite and enhance the body's immunity. It is also the first choice dish for entertaining guests. You must make it when you have time.
8. Squirrel Fish
Many people may have never tasted this dish. It is called squirrel fish because it looks like a squirrel when it is finished. The main technique is frying, which tests the skill of the chef.
It looks bright in color, and just one glance will whet your appetite. It tastes fresh, crispy, sweet and sour, especially the thick soup, which is even more delicious.
9. Braised prawns in oil
Why is Shandong’s braised prawns the most famous? Because the ingredients used are extraordinary and must be giant prawns from the Bohai Bay . The water resources here are high quality and the shrimps produced are larger. , the meat is tender and plump.
The braised prawns are bright and shiny after being cooked. Even in the hot summer, it can instantly arouse your appetite. The taste is salty and sweet, and the meat is extremely tender. The taste is obviously different from shrimps in other cuisines.
10. Four-Happy Meatballs
"Four-Happy Meatballs" is a dish that appears at wedding banquets and birthday banquets. Many people think it is " Lion's Head". In fact, it is the same both in terms of quantity and production method. There is a big difference, and the meaning of Sixi meatballs is very good, including blessing, wealth, longevity and happiness.
After it comes out of the pot, it is fragrant, round and full in shape, shiny in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is very elastic to chew, and the mouth is filled with the aroma of meat. It tastes heavier than the lion head.
The above are the top 10 delicacies in Shandong. Which ones have you tried? In addition to the above introduction, what other Shandong delicacies do you know? Welcome to share and communicate in the comment area.
