Zibo barbecue is a unique local barbecue flavor in Zibo City, which combines traditional Shandong cooking techniques and local specialty ingredients, and is deeply loved by locals and tourists. The characteristics of Zibo barbecue are its delicious taste, wide variety, and strong local characteristics. Here are several important features of Zibo barbecue:
- Rich variety of barbecue
Zibo barbecue not only has common grilled meat ingredients (such as lamb skewers, beef skewers, pork skewers), but also a rich selection of vegetables, seafood, soy products, and more. For example, roasted eggplant, roasted mushrooms, roasted enoki mushrooms, etc. are common side dishes. At barbecue stalls, you can usually see different meats, vegetables, and even snacks with various flavors. - Unique seasoning
Zibo barbecue has a wide variety of seasonings and rich flavors. In addition to traditional seasonings such as chili powder, cumin, and salt, there are also some unique flavor seasonings in Zibo, such as garlic sauce and sauce, which make the barbecue taste more intense and unique. - Barbecue over charcoal fire
Traditional Zibo barbecue usually uses charcoal as fuel. Charcoal barbecue can better preserve the original flavor of ingredients and add a smoky flavor to the food, making the grilled food more fragrant. - Supporting drinks and snacks
At the barbecue stalls in Zibo, there are usually some accompanying snacks provided, such as French fries, cold dishes, roasted corn, as well as various drinks such as beer, sour plum soup, etc., to help balance the greasy feeling of the barbecue and increase the overall dining experience. - Pay attention to the way of eating
Zibo people often like to gather with friends when eating barbecue, sitting together and chatting while eating, which is also a social way. During the barbecue process, the food is grilled one by one, and diners can choose the ripeness, seasoning, etc. according to their personal taste. - Unique flavor
The taste of Zibo barbecue is usually salty and slightly spicy, especially when combined with cumin and chili powder, which can bring a very rich flavor. After taking a bite, it often leaves a lingering aftertaste.
In recent years, as Zibo barbecue has become more well-known online, the barbecue stalls in Zibo have gradually attracted tourists from all over the country and become a popular food tourism destination. If you have the opportunity to travel to Zibo, don't miss out on experiencing this authentic barbecue!