As an important component of Shandong Cuisine, Qufu food finds Kong (Confucius’ family name) Family Feast its highest expression. In the past, the feast with its finest ingredients was either intended for the emperors or distinguished guest celebrating birthdays or weddings. But now tourists can have a try in any big restaurants in Qufu. Kong Family Feast is characterized by such cooking techniques as frying, braising and steaming. Famous courses available now include Shengxian duck (immortal duck) , sea cucumber and Yipin bean curd and Confucius red pork stew.