文登是全国最大的西洋参主产区，西洋参产量占全国的七成以上。文登西洋参具有增强中枢神经系统功能、保护心血管系统、提高免疫力等养胃生津的保健作用，狮子头与西洋参的搭配使这道菜品美味又健康。

　　文登厨师介绍西洋参狮子头的具体做法是：将五花肉切成丁，加入葱姜和用西洋参片泡过的水，微火慢炖两个小时。在狮子头里加入花蛤和西洋参片，西洋参狮子头就做好了。这款特色美食的特点是将胶东海鲜风味与狮子头创新结合，入口滑嫩，鲜香而不油腻。

　　Wendeng is the largest major producer of American ginseng in China, accounting for over 70% of the country's total production. Wendeng Western ginseng has health benefits such as enhancing the central nervous system function, protecting the cardiovascular system, and improving immunity to nourish the stomach and promote fluid production. The combination of lion's head and Western ginseng makes this dish delicious and healthy.

　　The specific method for making American ginseng lion's head is to cut the pork belly into small pieces, add scallions, ginger, and water soaked in American ginseng slices, and simmer over low heat for two hours. Add clams and slices of American ginseng to the lion's head, and the American ginseng lion's head is ready. The characteristic of this specialty cuisine is the innovative combination of Jiaodong seafood flavor and lion's head, with a smooth and tender entrance, fresh and fragrant without being greasy.

　　（通讯员 孙杰 刘换伟）