As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Shanxi has a long history. In this ancient land, there are many ancient cultural relics, such as Pingyao Ancient City and Yungang Grottoes, which are masterpieces of China's ancient architecture and sculpture, showing the world rich historical details of Shanxi. Shanxi is also the revolutionary holy land of China, and the red revolutionary relics and old revolutionary areas in Taihang Mountain area remind people of the struggle course of the Chinese nation.
Shanxi's cultural landscape is also very charming. Castle buildings such as Fenhe Fort and Muxian Fort show strong folk architectural style. Shanxi folk arts, such as Bangzi, Yangko and Facebook, also have their own characteristics and inherit rich folk culture. Temple fairs and folk festivals in Shanxi are even more lively, such as the Lantern Festival in Datong and the Horse Meat Festival in Jincheng, which attract a large number of tourists to experience the local customs.
Shanxi's food culture is even more mouth watering. Many famous dishes such as "burning donkey meat in Yuncheng", "Lingqiu sesame seed cake" and "Fenyang beef soup" make people linger. Daoxiao Noodles, oil-sprinkled noodles and pancakes are full of strong local characteristics. Shanxi vinegar is also a must. For example, mature vinegar is one of the representative famous products in Shanxi. Today, let's talk about the most representative specialty in Shanxi 1 1. What kinds have you eaten?
1: Taiyuan, Taiyuan's cuisine, there is a special snack called "Taiyuan brain", which is a local soup food. The unique formula and production technology of "Taiyuan Heart" endow it with unique flavor. Its main ingredients include three pieces of fat mutton, a lotus root and a yam. These ingredients can blend with each other in the cooking process to form a unique taste.
When you taste "The Story of Taiyuan", you can feel the mixed fragrance of wine, medicine and mutton, which makes people memorable.
2. Datong and Hunyuan bean jelly, as one of the representative foods of Datong, attracts the taste buds of many diners. The main raw materials of this bean jelly include potato starch, tofu, broad beans and so on. Local people like to make powdered food with it and make it by clever mixing. This method endows Hunyuan bean jelly with unique taste and flavor.
Hunyuan bean jelly has a clear appearance and bright color, showing a smooth and refreshing texture. It looks a bit like pigskin jelly, which is slippery to carry and cool at the entrance. Bean jelly tastes fragrant but not greasy, with a touch of pepper seasoning, but not astringent. What's more special is that there is a peculiar aroma in bean jelly, which makes people memorable.
3. Shuozhou, Youyu smoked chicken has become one of the representatives of Shuozhou cuisine with its unique production method and delicious taste. The main raw material used in this delicious smoked chicken is a famous local chicken species-oily fish chicken. Chicken with oily fish is famous for its fast growth and delicious meat, and it has become an ideal ingredient for making smoked chicken.
When tasting Youyu smoked chicken, people can feel the unique aroma and taste. Smoked chicken has a unique flavor, which makes the whole ingredients more delicious. As a traditional famous food in Shuozhou, Shanxi, Youyu smoked chicken is not only a delicious dish, but also reflects the unique treatment and cooking skills of local people on ingredients.
4. Yangquan, Yangquan Lamian Noodles is one of the four major pasta dishes in Shanxi, which is famous for its unique characteristics and delicious food. This kind of noodles is as thin as leek and as thin as vermicelli. It can be made by steaming, boiling, branding, frying and frying, and each method has its own unique flavor. Both clear soup and red soup can be perfectly matched with Yangquan Lamian Noodles.
The uniqueness of Yangquan Lamian Noodles lies in its thin noodles and rich taste. Noodles are thin, easier to cook and softer in taste. At the same time, the various ways of making Lamian Noodles in Yangquan enable people to choose different ways to eat according to their own tastes, and each can bring different delicious experiences.
5. Jinzhong Pingyao beef is famous for its unique material selection and production technology. Its manufacturing process can be summarized as five technological processes: stage, slaughter, pickling, marinating and repairing. Whether as a snack or a snack, Pingyao beef can bring unique taste and satisfaction. It is bright in color, fresh and tender in meat, and every bite can bring rich fragrance.
6. In Lvliang, there is a unique local snacks called Crystal Tofu, which has become a necessary food for local banquets for relatives and friends and for celebrating weddings and funerals. The main raw material of crystal tofu is potato, which is made by special production technology. From the appearance, it is crystal clear in color and similar in shape to tofu slices, hence the name Crystal Tofu.
Crystal tofu is characterized by delicious taste and smooth taste. Because potatoes are used as raw materials, the texture of tofu is more delicate, and the entrance is smooth but not greasy. Whether as a home-cooked snack or at a banquet, crystal tofu can bring a unique and delicious experience.
7. Linfen, the most popular is beef ball noodles, which are characterized by "spicy" and "spicy" tastes. Rich seasonings, especially peppers, have been fully used in the preparation of this dish, making the whole dish full of spicy flavor. The spicy stimulation of pepper not only satisfies the taste buds, but also makes people feel a unique flavor.
Linfen beef ball noodles are usually composed of beef balls and noodles with rich soup. Beef balls are exquisitely made, the meat is fresh and tender, and the soup is spicy, which makes the taste of the whole dish more prominent. Noodles taste smooth, and the chewiness of beef balls complement each other, which makes people memorable.
8. Burning liver in Jincheng and Yangcheng plays an important role in local customs. Whether it is a wedding banquet or a daily diet, burning liver in Yangcheng is an essential dish. This dish is deeply loved by people because of its unique cooking style and delicious taste.
Yangcheng roast liver is characterized by fresh and juicy taste and rich flavor. After a unique curing and baking process, the liver slices keep their original tenderness and smoothness, and are full of the flavor of spices, which makes people memorable. Whether it is served with a meal or eaten alone, burning liver in Yangcheng can bring a unique and delicious experience.
9. Donkey jiaozi is the favorite local snacks of Changzhi people. Jiaozi, a donkey meat, is characterized by its unique flavor and rich taste. The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which forms an excellent combination with fresh donkey meat and shredded onion.
Donkey meat jiaozi cake is very common on the dining table in Changzhi, especially during the Spring Festival. As a kind of delicious food with strong local characteristics, donkey meat pie carries people's pursuit of delicacy and hometown flavor.
10: The baked wheat cake in Yuncheng and Wenxi is one of the favorite desserts for local residents and tourists. The name of Wenxi boiled cake may be misleading, because it is not boiled, but a fried snack. The process of making this dessert is very elaborate. First make flour into dough, then coat it with syrup, and then roll it up and fold it. Then, put the processed skin into a pot and fry it until it is golden and crisp, so that the outer layer of the skin is crisp, but the inside remains soft.
Wenxi boiled cake is famous for its sweet and delicious taste, crisp but not greasy. The crispness of the outer layer and the softness of the inner layer complement each other, and each bite is full of layers. The sweetness of syrup and the crispness of cake crust blend with each other, bringing a unique delicious experience. This kind of dessert is sweet and crisp, with rich taste and endless aftertaste.
1 1: Xinzhou, Dingxiang mutton bread in soup, its delicacy lies in its unique production method and rich Shanxi flavor. Although the production process seems cumbersome, it is a superb craft, which requires multiple processes to achieve the best taste and taste.
When eating, it is served with finely cut vermicelli and soft-soaked day lily, which makes the taste more rich and diverse. The whole bowl of mutton is soaked in soup, and the delicious mutton is mixed with seasoning, spicy and delicious, and every bite is full of layers. This dish not only has strong Shanxi characteristics, but also satisfies people's pursuit of food.