Jilin City, the birthplace of the Manchu people, is a multi-ethnic community where cultures have mutually influenced and interwoven, forming a distinct culinary culture. Manchu bean noodle rolls, known as "sachima" in Manchu, and sticky rice dumplings are representative Manchu dishes. The Korean ethnic group also has a particularly prominent culinary culture, with rice as the staple food and a preference for soups such as soybean paste and dog meat soup. Cold noodles, rice cakes, chili sauce, and kimchi are essential Korean daily necessities. Jilin residents value a rich and generous diet, valuing quantity and reputation. Specialty dishes include the Manchu-Han Banquet, the Manchu Eight Great Bowls, roast suckling pig, white meat blood sausage, and Manchu hot pot.
Manchu Hotpot
Manchu hotpot is a traditional specialty of Jilin City and a common winter delicacy in the Qing Dynasty court. It features a rich variety of ingredients, a full range of seasonings, a fresh flavor, and a uniquely shaped container. The main ingredients used in this dish include thinly sliced pork, beef, lamb, and seafood, with condiments such as sesame paste, chives, and chopped green onions, garlic, and ginger. Individuals can choose their own toppings.
White Meat Blood Sausage
White meat blood sausage originates from Manchu sacrificial ceremonies and is a traditional Manchu delicacy. Several varieties exist, including lantern bowl blood sausage, white meat blood sausage, and garlic blood sausage. This dish features white meat slices as thin as paper, a lustrous white color, and is characterized by its ability to resist cold in winter and heat in summer. Blood sausage comes in two varieties: clear blood sausage and mixed blood sausage. These are made with over 10 ingredients, including amomum villosum and cinnamon bark. It is served with chive flower sauce, chili oil, ginger juice, fermented bean curd, minced garlic, shrimp oil, and sesame oil.