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As an important component of Chinese culinary art, Shandong Cuisine, also known as "Lu Cai" in Chinese, boasts a long history and influence.

Shandong Cuisine is representative of northern China's cooking and its technique has been widely absorbed in northeast China.

Shandong is a large peninsula surrounded by the sea, with the Yellow River meandering through the center. As a result, seafood is a major component of Shandong cuisine. In fact, Shandong's most famous dish is the sweet and sour carp. Locals say that this dish can only be considered authentic if the carp comes from the Yellow River.

Shandong cuisine is famous for its variety of ingredients and use of different cooking methods.

Click the video to learn about some representative dishes and snacks from Shandong Cuisine.