Dezhou braised chicken, Cangshan garlic, Tsingtao beer, Mingshui fragrant rice, Zhangqiu green onions, etc.

1. Texas Braised Chicken

Dezhou Braised Chicken, also known as Texas Five-Spice Boneless Braised Chicken, is one of the famous Texas Three Treasures (braised chicken, watermelon, golden dates). Dezhou Braised Chicken is a traditional famous dish in Shandong, China and a classic of Shandong cuisine. Dezhou Braised Chicken production technique is a national intangible cultural heritage.

As early as the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Dezhou Braised Chicken was listed as a tribute from Shandong and sent to the palace for the emperor and the royal family to enjoy. In the 1950s, Vice President Soong Ching Ling stopped in Dezhou several times on her way back to Beijing from Shanghai to buy Dezhou Braised Chicken and presented it to Chairman Mao Zedong as a mark of respect. Dezhou Braised Chicken is famous all over the country and sold overseas, and is known as "the best chicken in the world".

2. Cangshan garlic

Cangshan garlic is a specialty of Lanling County (formerly Cangshan County) in Shandong Province and a national geographical indication product of China. The characteristics of Cangshan garlic are that the garlic has a white skin, a large head with neat lobes, the skin is as thin as paper, white as jade, spicy and fragrant, and rich in nutrients. Cangshan garlic can be eaten in a wide variety of ways. In addition to being used for meals and cooking, it is also processed into dried garlic, garlic oil, sugared garlic and other food storage products.

3. Tsingtao Beer

Tsingtao Beer is produced by Tsingtao Beer Co., Ltd. The company’s predecessor was the state-owned Tsingtao Brewery. It was founded in 1903 as a joint venture between British and German businessmen. One of the earliest beer production companies. It was the official sponsor of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and ranked among the top 500 global brands.

Tsingtao beer is brewed from high-quality barley, rice, premium hops and moderately soft, clean and sweet Laoshan mineral water. The original wort concentration is 12 degrees and the alcohol content is 3.5-4%. The wine is clear, light yellow, and the foam is white, delicate and long-lasting.

4. Mingshui Fragrant Rice

Mingshui Fragrant Rice is a specialty product of Zhangqiu City, Shandong Province and a national geographical indication of agricultural products.

Mingshui fragrant rice is a famous, high-quality and special product of Zhangqiu City, which is abundantly produced near Mingshui Baimai Spring. The rice fields are irrigated year-round by Baimai Spring 1 km away and are called "Quantou Rice".

The grains are slightly yellow, translucent, full, hard, transparent, oily and bright; the rice tastes very refreshing, and the fragrance can greatly increase appetite, so Jinan Commonly known as "fragrant rice". It has high nutritional value and is a basic food for supplementing nutrients.

5. Zhangqiu Green Onions

Zhangqiu Green Onions are a specialty product of Zhangqiu City, Jinan City, Shandong Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. Zhangqiu City has a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate. Its characteristics include a mild climate and four distinct seasons, making it suitable for growing green onions. Zhangqiu green onion, belonging to the Allium genus of the Liliaceae family, is a perennial herbaceous plant. Also known as Caibo, Heshicao, etc.

Slightly spicy, slightly sweet, crisp, tender and delicious. The green onions are large and easy to store for a long time. Zhangqiu scallions contain more protein, multiple vitamins, amino acids and minerals, especially vitamin A, vitamin C and allicin, which has powerful bactericidal ability.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Zhangqiu Scallions

Baidu Encyclopedia - Mingshui Fragrant Rice

Baidu Encyclopedia - Tsingtao Beer

Baidu Encyclopedia - Cangshan Garlic

Baidu Encyclopedia-Texas Braised Chicken