China’s MASSIVE Outdoor Market in Qingdao with Local Flavours

China’s MASSIVE Outdoor Market in Qingdao with Local Flavours

Hello everyone, I’m Alin. Today we’re in Qingdao for a market food tour. Qingdao is located on the Shandong Peninsula in China. It’s a beautiful coastal city. Licun Market is a large open-air market with a long history in Qingdao. The second and seventh days of the lunar calendar are market days here. There are not only abundant agricultural products but also many local specialties. This is a stall selling scallops and sea cucumbers . Sea cucumbers are divided into live sea cucumbers and dried sea cucumbers. The prices range from a few hundred to thousands of yuan. Durian, RMB 29.9 / 500g Dragon fruit, RMB 10 Two bananas, RMB 3.5 / 500g Cherries, RMB 36 / 500g Cherries are in season from May to July every year. The origin of cherry is Yantai, Shandong. The fruit is larger than a coin, crispy, sweet and juicy . Edamame, RMB 4 / 500g Various puffed snacks, RMB 8 / 500g This is a traditional Shandong noodle snack – the chess piece block is named after its shape resembling a chess piece, and it tastes slightly sweet and crispy . Snacks made from bitter buckwheat, RMB 13 / 500g sweet potato chips, RMB 8 / 500gMoon cakes are traditional Chinese snacks, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The ingredients of old-fashioned moon cakes are solid. Walnut kernels and melon seeds are visible to the naked eye. Old-fashioned moon cakes, RMB 2 / peanuts, RMB 7 / 500g fried pumpkin seeds, RMB 23 / 500gNoodles are the daily staple food of Shandong people. To a certain extent, they also represent the Shandong flavor. Shandong noodles are known for their “porcelain solidity”. Steamed buns and round cakes, each of which is solid and full. Steamed buns, RMB 5 / a bag of crispy “thin sticks”, RMB 8 / 500g sesame crisps, RMB 8 / 500g baked sweet pies with black rice fillings . Special baked cakes, RMB 12 / 500g chili seedlings , carnation tea, the leaves are shaped like bamboo leaves , roses, chrysanthemums, dried lemons, etc., all of which can be used to make tea. These are the molds for making old-fashioned moon cakes. The molds are made of wood, and various shapes are carved with exquisite traditional patterns. These patterns usually have the meaning of blessings. Cutting board, washing board, chair, RMB 300 / A pair of vegetable sprouts , rhubarb rice cakes, traditional snacks in northern China, usually cut on the spot and sprinkle with sugar. Rhubarb rice is the main ingredient, with a soft and glutinous taste. Red dates, red beans, etc. are used as fillings. Another sticky snack-“Donkey Rolling” is wrapped with bean powder on the outside. Soft, glutinous, sweet and fragrant . Braised pork elbow, RMB 23 / 500g. Braised beef , RMB 45 / 500g. Pork head, RMB 20 / 500g. Braised pork large intestine , RMB 38 / 500g. This store specializes in Qingdao’s specialty-fat residue , which is Qingdao’s unique “pork snack”. The raw materials are different parts of pork, which are boiled and fried. This is chicken comb oil (pig intestine fat). The taste is crispier, but the greasy feeling is heavier. This is lean pork, dry, fragrant and chewy. RMB 65 / 500g. The proportion of fat meat is different, and the price is different . More lean meat, RMB 60 / 500g tobacco This is an ironwork workshop. Iron sheets can be made into kettles, buckets, chimneys, etc. Black fish, RMB 15 / 500g Scorpions look scary and have a certain toxicity. They are usually used to soak medicinal wine or directly used as medicine. Sometimes you can see them in street food stalls. They are fried and crispy, similar to the taste of shrimp shells. Dried sea cucumbers are another stall selling fat residue . They are made on the spot and the oil fragrance is overflowing. This stall is very interesting, specializing in gourds . These gourds are of various shapes and sizes and are deeply loved by cultural and art lovers. Some gourds are engraved with patterns or words to express blessings, longevity, etc. The surface of the gourd is smooth, and it can show more luster and beauty after long-term play. Corn, RMB 2 / cornmeal cake, RMB 1 / Various grains are sold here . Different from the traditional cooking method, the grains can be mixed and ground into powder to make a paste for consumption. As a seaside city, Qingdao’s market has various dried seafood . Dried fish and dried shrimp are representative . After being dried, they retain the rich seafood flavor. They are a magic weapon for cooking. For example, when making soup or cooking , only a small amount is needed to bring several times the freshness. Large salted fish is a large fish that is marinated and then dried . It tastes salty and fresh . It needs to be soaked in advance and is suitable for stewing with other ingredients . Seaweed can be eaten cold . Buckwheat yam balls, RMB 8 / 500g Peas, RMB 7 / kg Sophora japonica, RMB 6 / 500g Seasonal delicacy, scrambled eggs are delicious. This is a concentrated vegetable area. Let’s take a look at the local prices. Hairy bamboo shoots, RMB 4 / 500g Beans, RMB 3.3 / 500g Soybean pods, RMB 5 / 500g Celery, RMB 2.5 / 500g Chinese cabbage, RMB 0.8 / 500g Small watermelon, RMB 2.5 / 500gThis pocket-sized watermelon is called “Sugar Pill”. It is a popular online variety in recent years. The smallest one is only the size of a fist (about 500g). The skin is extremely thin and seedless. It has a high sugar content and plenty of juice. Tomato , RMB 3 / 500gYam , RMB 2.5 / 500gIn early summer, Shandong melons begin to be on the market. They are sweet and crisp RMB 4 / 500gGreen radish , RMB 1.6 / 500gCourgette , RMB 1.25 / 500gLotus root and loofah, RMB 2 / Strawberry , RMB 9 / 500gSmall cherry, RMB 10 / 500gSmall tomato, RMB 5 / 500gGreen tomato, RMB 11 / 500gMulberry , RMB 6 / 500gPantherophis chinensis, RMB 3 / 500gPakchoy , RMB 3 / kgShandong green onion, RMB 5 / kgThis is the section that specializes in selling flowersShiitake mushrooms, black fungus and other dry goodsRed datesMedicinal materials: AstragalusThis is a racing pigeon pet turtleThis turtle was sold for RMB 50The history of katydids as pets is quite longShrimp paste can be eaten directly or used as a seasoning when cookingSalted duck eggs, RMB 2 / pieceDuck egg yolks are oozing with oil, and they smell deliciousSnacks and pastries, RMB 10 / 500gGolden millet, it must be very fragrant when cooked into porridgeOysters, RMB 5 / 500gLocally called “sea oysters”, Qingdao people are famous for their love of clams. Clams are pronounced “Gá Lā” in Qingdao dialect. Clams are separated by size, RMB 8-10 /500gOriginal flavorBoiled in water for best cookingPickled mustard greensVarious pickled picklesCrispy fried dough sticksTaishan fire cake, RMB 2 / piece, sweet and salty taste , crispy shell, hollow fire cake (local specialty sesame cake) inside, RMB 2.5 / Sugar drum fire cake, named for its hollow drum-like shape. Freshly made cornmeal cake, fried crispy on one side. Cornmeal cake, RMB 2 / round cake, RMB 10 / three Shandong-style big pot cakes , the largest diameter can reach 50 cm, weighing three or four pounds (2kg). Shandong big pancakes , the cut pancakes are very thin, like white paper. The pancakes are authentic Shandong with green onions. They are served with sesame paste and sesame oil made on site . Sesame oil, RMB 15-25 / bottle The nourishing effect of soaking deer penis in wine. The Licun market has abundant agricultural products , local specialties and interesting stories, showing the unique local life in Qingdao. Thank you for watching and looking forward to discovering more authentic flavors next time.

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Hello, I’m Alin!
Today’s food tour takes us to the Qingdao Licun Outdoor Market in Shandong Province, China.
It’s a lively market selling local specialities and snacks.
As soon as I walked in, I was hit by the aromas wafting through the air: the freshly baked Shandong pot cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the aroma hits you immediately; next to the stalls selling fried Qingdao crumbs, golden and crispy, you can hear them “ka-ching” when you bite into them, and they’re full of rich meat aroma! The seafood area is simply dazzling: fat sea cucumbers are smooth and elastic, and fresh clams spit bubbles in the basin. The most exciting thing is actually seeing the scorpion stall — brave partners must try it!
The seasonal fruit stalls are even more attractive: red cherries as clear as jewels and melons cut open to reveal a sweet aroma. Walk two steps further and you’ll be attracted by the sweet aroma of freshly fried chess pieces. They’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a strong milky flavour. Every stall has something to offer, from traditional snacks to seasonal fruits!
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