​​ ​1. Overview & Historical Background​ Yanmazhuang Beef (演马庄牛肉), a beloved signature dish of Tai’an, Shandong Province, is deeply rooted in the region’s rural heritage and culinary traditions. Hailing from Yanmazhuang Village—located on the foothills of Mount Tai—this tender, flavorful beef has been a staple of local cuisine for over 300 years. Its name derives […]

​English Introduction to Tai’an Dry-Fried Red-Scaled Fish (Tai’an Honglin Yu)​​ ​1. Overview & Historical Background​ Dry-Fried Red-Scaled Fish (泰安赤鳞鱼, Tai’an Honglin Yu) is a time-honored signature dish of Tai’an, Shandong Province, China—renowned as the “Gateway to Mount Tai,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sacred mountain in Chinese culture. This dish traces its origins to

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