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	\| parent = [[Chinese Food Map\|China]]		\| parent = [[Chinese Food Map\|China]]
	\| capital = Changchun		\| capital = Changchun
	\| cuisine = Ji cuisine (吉菜), Yanbian Korean ~~cuisine,~~ Manchu ~~and Mongolian foodways~~		\| cuisine = Ji cuisine (吉菜); Yanbian Korean food; Manchu traditions
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	\| dishes = ~~Jilin City steamed~~ Songhua River whitefish~~; Yanbian cold noodles~~; Siping smoked meat flatbread~~; Liaoyuan venison hotpot~~; Ji'an Goryeo fire-pot; Chagan Lake fish ~~feast~~		\| dishes = Yanbian cold noodles; Songhua River whitefish; Siping smoked meat flatbread; Ji'an Goryeo fire-pot; Chagan Lake fish
	\| snacks = ~~Changchun chicken~~ soup tofu skewers; ~~Jilin~~ fried starch jelly; ~~snow-clothes bean paste; sticky~~ rice cakes; ~~corn foods~~		\| snacks = Chicken soup tofu skewers; fried starch jelly; rice cakes; sticky bean buns
	\| ingredients = ~~Jilin rice and~~ corn; ~~Changbai Mountain~~ ginseng ~~and mushrooms~~; ~~Dongfeng sika deer~~; ~~Chagan Lake~~ freshwater fish; ~~Yanbian cattle~~		\| ingredients = Rice; corn; ginseng; black fungus; freshwater fish; regional livestock; kimchi and sauerkraut
	\| drinks = ~~Ginseng~~ tea~~; local soybean drinks~~; Ji'an ice ~~wine and grape~~ wine		\| drinks = Changbai mineral water; ginseng tea; Ji'an grape and ice wine
	\| alcohol = ~~Grain spirits~~; Ji'an ~~mountain-~~grape wine; local rice ~~wines~~		\| alcohol = Jidequan baijiu; Ji'an grape and ice wine; local rice wine
	\| subdivisions = ~~Changchun, Jilin City, Siping, Liaoyuan, Tonghua, Baishan, Songyuan, Baicheng, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture~~		\| subdivisions = 9 prefecture-level cities and autonomous prefectures
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

			* [[Dongbei Cold Noodles]]
	* [[Fried Pork in Scoop]]		* [[Fried Pork in Scoop]]
	* [[Heilongjiang Food]]		* [[Heilongjiang Food]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

			* [[Fried Pork in Scoop]]
	* [[Heilongjiang Food]]		* [[Heilongjiang Food]]
	* [[Inner Mongolia Food]]		* [[Inner Mongolia Food]]

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	== ~~Introduce~~ ==		== Introduction ==

	Jilin cuisine, also known as Ji cuisine, belongs to the subcategory of Northeast cuisine. It is the one influenced by [[Shandong Food\|Shandong cuisine]] and other cuisines, combined with the custom and practice of the local people. Jilin cuisine is based on the unique ingredients of Jilin Province, using unique cooking techniques, undergoing long-term development for the formation of the cuisine. It is well received by the general public. The world-famous Jilin ginseng, mink and pilose antler are called the three treasures of Northeast China.		Jilin cuisine, also known as Ji cuisine, belongs to the subcategory of Northeast cuisine. It is the one influenced by [[Shandong Food\|Shandong cuisine]] and other cuisines, combined with the custom and practice of the local people. Jilin cuisine is based on the unique ingredients of Jilin Province, using unique cooking techniques, undergoing long-term development for the formation of the cuisine. It is well received by the general public. The world-famous Jilin ginseng, mink and pilose antler are called the three treasures of Northeast China.

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 == Introduce ==
-Jilin cuisine, also known as Ji cuisine, belongs to the subcategory of Northeast cuisine. It is the one influenced by Shandong cuisine and other cuisines, combined with the custom and practice of the local people. Jilin cuisine is based on the unique ingredients of Jilin Province, using unique cooking techniques, undergoing long-term development for the formation of the cuisine. It is well received by the general public. The world-famous Jilin ginseng, mink and pilose antler are called the three treasures of Northeast China.
+Jilin cuisine, also known as Ji cuisine, belongs to the subcategory of Northeast cuisine. It is the one influenced by [[Shandong Food|Shandong cuisine]] and other cuisines, combined with the custom and practice of the local people. Jilin cuisine is based on the unique ingredients of Jilin Province, using unique cooking techniques, undergoing long-term development for the formation of the cuisine. It is well received by the general public. The world-famous Jilin ginseng, mink and pilose antler are called the three treasures of Northeast China.
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-Jilin cuisine absorbs the essence of Beijing cuisine, Shandong cuisine and Western cooking, is good at game cuisine, and pays attention to the duration of cooking. The characteristics of Jilin cuisine includes: the mellow and fragrant taste, and the simple and substantial ingredients.
+Jilin cuisine absorbs the essence of [[Beijing Food|Beijing cuisine]], [[Shandong Food|Shandong cuisine]] and Western cooking, is good at game cuisine, and pays attention to the duration of cooking. The characteristics of Jilin cuisine includes: the mellow and fragrant taste, and the simple and substantial ingredients.
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 Ula hot pot 乌拉火锅

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	* Pork and preserved-vegetable dishes: white pork with blood sausage (白肉血肠), sauerkraut and pork hotpot, pork stewed with vermicelli, and household-style stews.		* '''Pork and preserved-vegetable dishes:''' white pork with blood sausage (白肉血肠), sauerkraut and pork hotpot, pork stewed with vermicelli, and household-style stews.
	* Chicken and ginseng dishes: chicken soups and stews with fresh or dried ginseng are found in Jilin menus; the province has also promoted newly developed ginseng-centered dishes as a way to use locally grown ginseng.<ref name="ginseng-dishes">[https://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlssxsxnyxdh/gzjz/202411/t20241125_3324021.html Jilin Provincial Government, ginseng-based regional dishes]</ref>		* '''Chicken and ginseng dishes:''' chicken soups and stews with fresh or dried ginseng are found in Jilin menus; the province has also promoted newly developed ginseng-centered dishes as a way to use locally grown ginseng.<ref name="ginseng-dishes">[https://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlssxsxnyxdh/gzjz/202411/t20241125_3324021.html Jilin Provincial Government, ginseng-based regional dishes]</ref>
	* Freshwater fish: steamed Songhua River whitefish, “three flowers and one island” fish dishes, Chagan Lake fish stews and whole-fish meals.		* '''Freshwater fish:''' steamed Songhua River whitefish, “three flowers and one island” fish dishes, Chagan Lake fish stews and whole-fish meals.
	* Manchu and regional hotpots: Ula Manchu hotpot and the charcoal-heated Goryeo fire-pot of Ji'an.		* '''Manchu and regional hotpots:''' Ula Manchu hotpot and the charcoal-heated Goryeo fire-pot of Ji'an.
	* Yanbian Korean dishes: cold noodles, grilled beef, kimchi, rice sausage and stone-pot rice.		* '''Yanbian Korean dishes:''' cold noodles, grilled beef, kimchi, rice sausage and stone-pot rice.
	* Western Jilin and Mongolian foods: hand-held mutton, lamb dishes, filled pancakes and lake-fish meals.		* '''Western Jilin and Mongolian foods:''' hand-held mutton, lamb dishes, filled pancakes and lake-fish meals.

	== Noodles, Rice and Grain Foods ==		== Noodles, Rice and Grain Foods ==

	* Yanbian cold noodles: buckwheat-based noodles served in a chilled or warm broth, often with meat, egg, pear, cucumber and kimchi. A warm version is also listed in Yanji food guides.<ref name="yanbian" />		* '''Yanbian cold noodles:''' buckwheat-based noodles served in a chilled or warm broth, often with meat, egg, pear, cucumber and kimchi. A warm version is also listed in Yanji food guides.<ref name="yanbian" />
	* Warm noodle soup and soy-milk noodles: everyday noodle-bowl variations served in Yanbian.		* '''Warm noodle soup and soy-milk noodles:''' everyday noodle-bowl variations served in Yanbian.
	* Fried starch jelly (煎粉): a pan-fried starch cake cut into pieces and served with seasoning; associated with Jilin City street food.<ref name="jilin-city" />		* '''Fried starch jelly (煎粉):''' a pan-fried starch cake cut into pieces and served with seasoning; associated with Jilin City street food.<ref name="jilin-city" />
	* Corn foods: cornmeal porridge, corn cakes and steamed corn dishes are part of the broader Northeast grain table.		* '''Corn foods:''' cornmeal porridge, corn cakes and steamed corn dishes are part of the broader Northeast grain table.
	* Rice and steamed breads: regional meals also include rice, steamed buns, dumplings and filled pancakes. The provincial “Jilin Rice” brand brings together rice products from across the province.<ref name="jilin-brands" />		* '''Rice and steamed breads:''' regional meals also include rice, steamed buns, dumplings and filled pancakes. The provincial “Jilin Rice” brand brings together rice products from across the province.<ref name="jilin-brands" />

	== Street Food, Breakfast and Bakery Foods ==		== Street Food, Breakfast and Bakery Foods ==
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	== Tea, Drinks and Alcohol ==		== Tea, Drinks and Alcohol ==

	* Ginseng drinks: ginseng tea and other ginseng-based ~~beverages draw on Changbai Mountain ginseng production; these products are distinct from medicinal claims and are listed here as food and drink products~~.		* '''Ginseng drinks:''' ginseng tea and other ginseng-based drinks use a regional crop that also appears in savory dishes.
	* Grain and bean drinks: soybean milk and drinks made from local grains are common breakfast and market options.		* '''Grain and bean drinks:''' soybean milk and drinks made from local grains are common breakfast and market options.
	* Mineral water: Changbai Mountain mineral water is also part of Jilin's regional food-and-drink industry.<ref name=water>[https://www.jl.gov.cn/gb/2022/zb_202204/szfwj/202210/t20221018_8600775.html Jilin Provincial Government, food and agricultural brand development]</ref>		* '''Mineral water:''' Changbai Mountain mineral water is also part of Jilin's regional food-and-drink industry.<ref name=water>[https://www.jl.gov.cn/gb/2022/zb_202204/szfwj/202210/t20221018_8600775.html Jilin Provincial Government, food and agricultural brand development]</ref>
	* Grain spirits: Jidequan (积德泉) is among Changchun's historic distilleries and baijiu brands.<ref name=jidequan>[https://dfz.jl.gov.cn/jltc/201607/t20160711_5217525.html Jilin Provincial Local Chronicles Compilation Committee, “The changes of the Jidequan distillery”]</ref> Tonghua and Ji'an also have locally made rice wine and grape wine traditions.<ref name=tonghua-wine>[https://www.tonghua.gov.cn/zwgk/thlb/thdt/202412/t20241211_727609.html Tonghua Municipal Government, Ji'an and mountain-grape wine]</ref>		* '''Grain spirits:''' Jidequan (积德泉) is among Changchun's historic distilleries and baijiu brands.<ref name=jidequan>[https://dfz.jl.gov.cn/jltc/201607/t20160711_5217525.html Jilin Provincial Local Chronicles Compilation Committee, “The changes of the Jidequan distillery”]</ref> Tonghua and Ji'an also have locally made rice wine and grape wine traditions.<ref name=tonghua-wine>[https://www.tonghua.gov.cn/zwgk/thlb/thdt/202412/t20241211_727609.html Tonghua Municipal Government, Ji'an and mountain-grape wine]</ref>
	* Ji'an grape and ice wines: Tonghua's wine industry includes mountain-grape wine; the Tonghua government describes the “Beibinghong” grape as a variety used in local ice-red wine production.<ref name="wine">[https://www.tonghua.gov.cn/zwgk/thlb/thdt/202412/t20241211_727609.html Tonghua Municipal Government, Ji'an and mountain-grape wine]</ref>		* '''Ji'an grape and ice wines:''' Tonghua's wine industry includes mountain-grape wine; the Tonghua government describes the “Beibinghong” grape as a variety used in local ice-red wine production.<ref name="wine">[https://www.tonghua.gov.cn/zwgk/thlb/thdt/202412/t20241211_727609.html Tonghua Municipal Government, Ji'an and mountain-grape wine]</ref>

	== Ingredients, Condiments and Food Products ==		== Ingredients, Condiments and Food Products ==
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	* Rice: Jilin rice, including rice grown in areas such as Yushu and the Songliao plain.		* '''Rice:''' Jilin rice, including rice grown in areas such as Yushu and the Songliao plain.
	* Corn and mixed grains: fresh-eating corn, millet, beans and coarse-grain products, especially in western Jilin.		* '''Corn and mixed grains:''' fresh-eating corn, millet, beans and coarse-grain products, especially in western Jilin.
	* Ginseng: Changbai Mountain ginseng and products from Fusong and other growing areas.		* '''Ginseng:''' Changbai Mountain ginseng and products from Fusong and other growing areas.
	* Edible fungi: black fungus, shiitake, matsutake and other regional mushrooms.		* '''Edible fungi:''' black fungus, shiitake, matsutake and other regional mushrooms.
	* Livestock: Yanbian cattle, Jilin beef, Dongliao black pork and Dongfeng sika deer.		* '''Livestock:''' Yanbian cattle, Jilin beef, Dongliao black pork and Dongfeng sika deer.
	* Fish and fruit: Chagan Lake freshwater fish, Ji'an mountain grapes and local berries.		* '''Fish and fruit:''' Chagan Lake freshwater fish, Ji'an mountain grapes and local berries.

	=== Condiments and Preserved Foods ===		=== Condiments and Preserved Foods ===
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	== Cooking Techniques and Food Crafts ==		== Cooking Techniques and Food Crafts ==

	* Charcoal grilling: skewers and hanging-oven or charcoal-crock barbecue are part of the food scene in Changchun, Jilin City and Yanbian.<ref name="changchun-bbq" />		* '''Charcoal grilling:''' skewers and hanging-oven or charcoal-crock barbecue are part of the food scene in Changchun, Jilin City and Yanbian.<ref name="changchun-bbq" />
	* Smoked meat and griddled flatbread: Siping's smoked-meat flatbread combines preserved meat with layered bread.<ref name="siping" />		* '''Smoked meat and griddled flatbread:''' Siping's smoked-meat flatbread combines preserved meat with layered bread.<ref name="siping" />
	* Charcoal hotpot cooking: Ula hotpot and Ji'an Goryeo fire-pot use a heated vessel at the table; Ji'an versions layer vegetables, meat and other ingredients over charcoal.<ref name="tonghua-firepot" />		* '''Charcoal hotpot cooking:''' Ula hotpot and Ji'an Goryeo fire-pot use a heated vessel at the table; Ji'an versions layer vegetables, meat and other ingredients over charcoal.<ref name="tonghua-firepot" />
	* Long simmering and stewing: pork, chicken, fish, mushrooms and preserved vegetables are cooked in soups, pots and braises.		* '''Long simmering and stewing:''' pork, chicken, fish, mushrooms and preserved vegetables are cooked in soups, pots and braises.
	* Fermentation and preservation: kimchi, salted vegetables, rice ferments and smoked foods appear across different local traditions.		* '''Fermentation and preservation:''' kimchi, salted vegetables, rice ferments and smoked foods appear across different local traditions.
	* Pounding rice cakes: Korean-style rice cakes are made by steaming glutinous rice and pounding it; this method is also used in community food demonstrations and festival foods.<ref name="yanbian" />		* '''Pounding rice cakes:''' Korean-style rice cakes are made by steaming glutinous rice and pounding it; this method is also used in community food demonstrations and festival foods.<ref name="yanbian" />

	== See also ==		== See also ==