What traditional food do Shandong people eat on the solstice in winter? Eating habits of Shandong people from winter to Japanese.

1, jiaozi: As a northern region, jiaozi is one of the indispensable delicacies, whether it is a major festival or a variety of solar terms, and there has always been a saying that jiaozi's ears are not frostbitten in winter, so jiaozi is a must-eat delicacy for every household in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Jiaozi in Qingdao, Shandong Province is very particular about stuffing, especially the stuffing inside. Because it is close to the seaside, jiaozi with seafood stuffing here is unique. Shrimp, Spanish mackerel and leek will be added to the ordinary stuffing, and the jiaozi will be delicious.

2. Mutton: After the solar term from the winter solstice, the weather began to get colder and colder, and it has entered several cold days, so it is necessary to nourish it with appropriate ingredients. Mutton is hot, tonifying kidney and benefiting qi, and has the function of warming the body and stomach. Therefore, mutton has become one of the most popular foods in northern winter solstice. It can be used as mutton soup, stewed mutton with Chili oil and roasted lamb chops. It is rich in flavor and delicious in nutrition.

3. Seafood: Qingdao is close to the sea, so it is rich in seafood. In fact, by the solstice of winter, seafood was not completely extinct. Some crabs and shellfish, such as clams, clams and snails, are still common, including Pippi shrimp. Therefore, as Qingdao people who grew up by the sea, they will naturally prepare all kinds of seafood and put it on a table for family reunion.