Shanxi has a long history, and the ancient Qiao Family Courtyard shows the glory of Shanxi merchants. Rich coal mines are continuously supplied to all parts of the country. The local aged vinegar tastes better.
Some people say that the beauty of Shanxi is like a man with clear lines. It is also said that the delicacy in Shanxi is like a girl, colorful, enchanting and charming.
In my opinion, it is this remarkable beauty and food in Shanxi that attracts more people and makes them linger.
Then, when you come to Shanxi, if you want to take the characteristics of Shanxi into your pocket, you must taste the five major cuisines in Shanxi, which are all "the soul of Shanxi cuisine". The boss thinks you are from Shanxi.
1, Shanxi Yourou
Shanxi oily meat is a special dish in Shanxi and a favorite of Shanxi people.
My aunt is from Shanxi. I made this dish specially when I went to her house for dinner in the New Year.
Many people may think that the name "oily meat" is "fried meat" or "fried meat slices".
But in fact, this is not an ordinary version of fried pork slices. First of all, the meat here must be preserved, and the second pair of "oiling" must have certain process control. In the process, "vinegar" should be used, and then garlic seedlings and fungus should be added. The whole disc is what you see now. The sliced meat is golden yellow with oil on it. Pick up a piece and take a bite. The meat slices are crisp and tender, and they are fragrant to the touch, although slightly oily. At this time, a bowl of rice, sliced meat and vegetable juice are served together, which is really delicious and fragrant.
2, sauce purple lotus leaf cake
This dish is the favorite meat dish of Shanxi people and belongs to Shanxi specialty.
In Shanxi people's banquets, lotus leaf cakes with plum sauce are essential and are deeply loved by the elderly and children. From the appearance, it is similar to braised pork with plum vegetables, but there is something new inside. Add spices, green onions, cooking wine and other seasonings to pork belly, cook it until it is half cooked, then slice it, steam it with soy sauce and tofu juice, and serve it with lotus leaf cake after cooking. Tender, oily and rich in taste. Eating once is really a pleasure.
3. Beef.
Beef is a special food in Pingyao, Shanxi.
I was lucky enough to eat in Shanxi, which I will never forget. Its practice is not complicated, that is, make the unique oat noodle in Shanxi into a small circle and pour it with beef.
The key point is to pour the special beef sauce after cooking, and the taste is particularly tender. There are beef foam and garlic foam in the sauce, which is rich and delicious, and the noodles are particularly thick. The more you chew, the more fragrant it is. You can't make this taste anywhere else, because the beef sauce here has a special secret recipe.
4. Sweet and sour fish
Sweet and sour fish is a typical classic dish in Shanxi, which is especially liked by local people.
Although there are sweet and sour fish in other provinces, I feel that Shanxi tastes better, tastes tender and tastes better.
This dish is seasoned with the Yellow River carp flowing through Shanxi and the well-known local Shanxi mature vinegar. Sweet and sour fish tastes mellow, sweet and sour, full of fish flavor, and Shanxi vinegar has a good deodorization effect and tastes more delicious.
5. Sauté ed cypress mutton with onion
Stir-fried mutton with scallion is a famous specialty in Shanxi.
This dish is very nutritious. The main ingredient is mutton. Slice mutton, add green onion, soy sauce and ginger and stir fry. It's delicious. Mutton is served with green onions and vegetarian dishes. It's delicious, and the key taste is not bad. Friends who like mutton must not miss it.