A chef showcases traditional Shandong huabobo at a kitchen in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, December 24, 2023. /CFP
A chef showcases traditional Shandong huabobo at a kitchen in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, December 24, 2023. /CFP
Themed on the Year of the Dragon, chefs devise a new style of huabobo to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, December 24, 2023. /CFP
Chefs create traditional Shandong huabobo at a kitchen in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, December 24, 2023. /CFP
Chefs in east China's Shandong Province are busy creating huabobo, a kind of local steamed bun, to cater to market demand ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year. This traditional delicacy is usually eaten on special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and celebrations like the Spring Festival. In recent years, Shandong huabobo chefs have been experimenting with innovative new styles and flavors while upholding the traditions of this culinary craft.