What are the local specialties of Shaanxi?
What are the local specialties of Shaanxi? Shaanxi, the provincial capital of Xi'an, is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation and Chinese culture. Shaanxi is a magical land, an ancient capital for thousands of years, and a famous historical city. Shaanxi’s food also has many distinctive features. So what are the local specialties of Shaanxi? What local specialties are there in Shaanxi 1
Yijun ear muffs
Yijun snack ear muffs were handed down from the Qin and Han Dynasties. It is said that every household would make them. In winter, when the weather freezes the ears, eating the ear muffs will make you feel better. It won't freeze. It is made of pasta, including buckwheat and white noodles. It can be made into sauce, oil, or stir-fried. Ear muffs are so named because their finished product resembles the ear muffs used by northerners to keep their ears warm in winter.
It is said that it was passed down from the Qin and Han Dynasties. On the winter solstice, every household in Yijun rural areas would make ear muffs from grain buckwheat noodles. It is said that eating the ear muffs will prevent your ears from freezing.
Ear muffs are pasta, including buckwheat noodles and white noodles. They can be made into sauce, oil, or stir-fried. Pure buckwheat noodles have a rough texture and are not chewy. Adding a small amount of wheat flour can not only improve the taste, but also increase the gluten of the noodles. The buckwheat noodles we eat today are made in a ratio of 2:1 between buckwheat noodles and wheat noodles. , the taste is smooth and delicious.
Tomato-soaked steamed buns
Yijun County is located in the transition zone between Guanzhong and northern Shaanxi. Because the emperor of the Tang Dynasty built a summer palace here more than a thousand years ago, it has " "Yijun". Yijun not only has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, but its authentic food is also mouth-watering. Tomato steamed buns are one of them.
Tomato-soaked steamed buns are hot and sour steamed buns soaked in tomato soup cooked in advance. Investigating its origin, it is probably because in the middle of summer, fruits and vegetables are abundant but difficult to store, so people have to make tomatoes into paste and store them in jars and bottles for consumption in winter.
Northerners love to eat steamed buns. In winter, every household lights a stove and eats the baked steamed buns, which are crispy on the outside and crispy on the inside, with tomato sauce. This has gradually evolved into an excellent specialty. snack. Times have changed, but Tomato Steamed Bun has not changed its original intention, just to satisfy people's desire for delicious food, but it has become a lingering "nostalgia" on the tongues of travelers from far away.
Shaanxi Persimmon
Persimmon from Caocun Town, Fuping County, Shaanxi Province originated in the Ming Dynasty. It is famous both at home and abroad for its large size, soft meat, thick frost, sweet taste, and rich nutrition. It was popularized during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty. As a palace tribute, it won the Houji Golden Statue Award at the Yangling Agricultural Science Expo.
Shaanxi persimmon cake is a cake-shaped food made from artificially dried persimmons. It is also called persimmon biscuits and dried persimmons. It can be used as snack filling.
Persimmon fruit tastes sweet and astringent, neutral in nature, and non-toxic; persimmon base tastes astringent and neutral in nature, and enters the lung, spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians; it clears away heat, moisturizes the lungs, and promotes body fluid production. It has the effect of quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and resolving phlegm, and persimmon cakes and stomach stop bleeding; persimmon leaves have hemostatic effects and are used to treat hemoptysis, bloody stools, bleeding, and vomiting blood. Recent studies have found that persimmons and persimmon leaves have antihypertensive, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic effects. .
Lantian Xiehu Cherry
Lantian County sweet cherries have been introduced and cultivated in Lantian County since the 1950s. Western sweet cherries have been introduced and cultivated in recent years. Binsi, Pioneer and other excellent new varieties. The early-maturing variety Hongdeng matures in early May and has large fruits with an average fruit weight of 9.6 grams; the fruit is kidney-shaped and has a thick and short stem;
The peel is red or purple, shiny and beautiful in appearance; the flesh is thicker It is hard, tender and juicy, sour and sweet, with an edible rate of 92.9% and is resistant to storage and transportation. Rabins is a self-flowering and fruiting variety bred from Canadian hybrids. It is shiny and beautiful in appearance. The flesh is hard, crisp and juicy, sweet and sour, has good taste and is durable for storage and transportation. Lantian people have accumulated rich experience in cherry cultivation and management, and adopted pollution-free standardized planting and management techniques, which has greatly improved the quality of cherries.
Suide Pancake
Made from refined buckwheat grits, it can be paired with dried tofu, hot tofu, and various stir-fry dishes. It can be eaten in a variety of ways, is cool and delicious, has a comfortable taste, and has It has the effect of reducing fat and fighting cancer. It is the best food that can be eaten all year round.
Pancakes are a very famous snack in Yan'an. This kind of pancake is different from Tianjin's pancake with fruit, and it is also different from Shandong's pancake with green onions. This kind of pancake is made of batter and is spread on a small and very thin sheet. The skin is usually rolled with dried tofu, bean sprouts, vermicelli, crispy pork and other fillings, and then dipped in red oil, garlic juice, chili oil and other seasonings. It tastes particularly good when dipped in water. Another way to eat pancakes is to Pour on the garlic soup, and the soup will give you a unique taste. What local specialties are there in Shaanxi? 2
Xi'an Liangpi
Xi'an Liangpi is a famous snack in Shaanxi. It tastes sour, spicy, refreshing and cool, and the skin is strong. It is very suitable for summer. The production method of Liangpi is exquisite, and it is also called "stuffed skin". The dough is made of well-selected materials and rigorous craftsmanship. It is famous for being "white, thin, light, soft, glutenous and fragrant". It is cool and delicious. It is an important famous food in Xifu, Guanzhong.
Zhen'an Big Chestnut
Zhen'an Big Chestnut is a local specialty of Shaanxi, mainly produced in Zhen'an County. It usually bears fruit in 3 to 4 years, and the fruit buds are full in 7 to 8 years. , entering the fruiting period in 10 to 15 years. Zhen'an big chestnuts usually mature from August to September. The fruit shell is covered with tattooed green buds. When mature, the green buds burst. The fruit is oblate and brown, with soft hairs on the shell mouth. There is a membranous skin on the fruit. The flesh is milky yellow and sweet and delicious. , suitable for all ages.
Luonan Walnuts
Luonan’s specialty walnuts have distinctive characteristics, such as large size, plump kernels, thin skin and high quality. They are popular at home and abroad. favored by those. Luonan County is known as the "hometown of walnuts". Walnuts have been cultivated for thousands of years. Walnuts have high yields, plump fruits, and an oily and fragrant taste. They have the functions of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing the kidneys and essence, warming the lungs and moistening the intestines.
Lintong Pomegranate
Lintong Pomegranate is a well-known specialty in Shaanxi. There are seventeen varieties of Lintong Pomegranate, which can be divided into sweet and sour varieties. Among the sweet pomegranates, there are There are three major varieties of "Lintong Jingpitian", "Lintong Tianhong Egg" and "Lintong Luyu Egg"; there are two major varieties of sour pomegranates, "Dahong Sour" and "Luyu Sour", which are known for their bright color and large fruit. It is famous for its thin skin, juicy and sweet taste.
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Mizhi County and Millet
Mizhi County is rich in millet and is named after the rice juice that pours out like fat. The water boiled from rice fat and millet is also called peach blossom water, and has the reputation of "Beauty County". Millet from Mizhi is not as valuable as delicacies, but it ranks first among the five grains. It can warm you up in winter and relieve heat in summer. It is especially suitable for postpartum women and people with gastrointestinal problems.
The porridge made from rice fat and millet is fragrant, soft, glutinous and sweet, and it can condense into a layer of fat when put into a bowl. After leaving it for a while, three layers of oily skin can be peeled off. Millet porridge only needs to be chewed a few times before it can be swallowed. Golden color, sticky texture and fragrant taste.
Shaanxi Peach
Summer weather is too hot and there is nowhere to hide. Staying in an air-conditioned room for too long will weaken your immunity. When you want to drink cold drinks to relieve the heat, It's better to replace the drinks that are full of pigments and additives with peach fruits that are as tender as juice. The peach's thin skin, tender flesh that can be pinched to the point of dehydration, and sweetness as sweet as sugar and honey are full of dangerous temptations for foodies!
When eating peaches, we have to mention Shaanxi Dali peaches. They are plump, attractive in color, and have a rich sweet aroma~ Now, Shaanxi Dali peaches are ripe, and these "bones and flesh made of water" , allowing you to tear easily and bite as much as you want! Juicy and sweet peach, pinch it or poke a hole, you can drink peach juice without a juicer.
Roujiamo
Speaking of Shaanxi cuisine, Roujiamo is also well-known. Among all kinds of Momo, my favorite is Cured Sauce and Cured Beef. The steamed buns are also delicious. Roujiamo is a snack that is a perfect combination of noodles and meat.
Generally, the cakes of Roujiamo are either crispy or solid. I prefer shortbreads. Shortbreads are usually made on site. Only freshly made shortbreads are crispy enough. If they are made in advance, If it is easy to sell, the cake will not be crisp enough.
The prepared shortbread is coupled with the store’s homemade secret sauce, and beef that has been cooked for more than ten hours. Take it into your mouth in one bite, and all kinds of flavors linger in your mouth. Beef Crispy and refreshing, fat but not greasy, the cake is crispy and delicious, with a hint of sesame flavor. You can’t be too satisfied!
Fuping Diao Persimmon
When talking about persimmons, you have to talk about Fuping.
Fuping persimmon cake is said to be second in the country, but no one dares to say it is first. The best Fuping persimmons are soft, glutinous and sweet, and you can see the crystal clear core when you tear the flesh apart.
Fuping persimmon cake is loved by everyone for its sandy, sweet, soft and glutinous texture. Now it is exported to Japan, South Korea and the European Union, and has become a soft dessert that many foreigners can't put down. Just from the appearance , Fuping persimmon cake is different.
Fuping persimmon is like a cute peach with a sharp point, which is very pleasing to look at. Such persimmons have thick flesh, less fiber, and rich juice. Making persimmons can better highlight the original flavor and texture of persimmons. Cut open and it’s full of flow! Crystal clear, as sweet as jelly, mouth-watering!