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Shandong

Cold Seaweed Jelly 海菜凉粉

Cold Seaweed Jelly (海菜凉粉), also called Qingdao jelly (青岛凉粉), is a clear, glassy jelly that Qingdao (青岛) makes from seaweed rather than from bean or pea starch.

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AI illustration: A platter of roasted chicken cut into substantial golden-brown skin-on pieces.
Shandong

Crispy Aromatic Chicken 香酥鸡

Crispy Aromatic Chicken (香酥鸡) in Qingdao (青岛) is the signature dish of Chunhelou (春和楼), a Shandong-cuisine (鲁菜) restaurant founded in 1891, the 17th year of the Guangxu reign (光绪) of the Qing dynasty.

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Shandong

Stuffed Flatbread 夹饼

Stuffed Flatbread (夹饼) in Jining (济宁) combines freshly baked bread with meat and vegetable fillings.

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Stack of thin crispy Qufu pancakes in a bag
Shandong

Qufu Thin Griddle Pancakes 曲阜煎饼

Qufu Thin Griddle Pancakes (曲阜煎饼) are a local speciality of Qufu (曲阜), with a thin skin, generous filling and a fragrant, crisp texture. Peanut, sesame and mala, or numbing-spicy, versions provide different flavour choices.

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