What specialties are there in your hometown? How to do it?

If someone asks me: "What are the specialties of your hometown?" my answer is definitely Lanzhou beef noodles. This delicacy is not only the signature of my hometown, but also a unique taste that carries the historical heritage of Lanzhou people.

Lanzhou beef noodles have a long history and originated in the late Qing Dynasty. According to legend, Ma Baozi, a Muslim, created this unique delicacy with his superb craftsmanship. After more than a hundred years of inheritance and development, Lanzhou beef noodles have gradually become a well-known snack in Lanzhou and even the northwest region.

A bowl of authentic Lanzhou beef noodles pays attention to "one clear, two white, three red, four green and five yellow", which is full of color, flavor and flavor.

"Yiqing" refers to the clear soup. Lanzhou beef noodles are cooked with beef bones, beef stick bones and beef tendon meat for a long time. The soup base is clear and fresh and mellow.

"Erbai" refers to white radish. The white radish slices in Lanzhou Beef Noodles are crisp, tender and refreshing, which not only relieves greasiness but also adds a fresh taste.

"Sanhong" refers to the red color of chili oil. The chili oil in Lanzhou beef noodles is boiled with high-quality butter. It is spicy but not dry and full of aroma.

"Four greens" refers to coriander greens. Fresh minced coriander is sprinkled on the beef noodles, which not only adds color, but also brings a unique fragrance.

"Five yellow" refers to yellow noodles. The noodles of Lanzhou beef noodles are made of wheat flour and are hand-pulled. They are smooth and chewy. The yellow noodles are soaked in the soup. You can absorb the soup and take a bite. Tender and juicy.

Making Lanzhou beef noodles seems simple, but in fact it is quite particular. Preparing the soup base is very important. The bones must be repeatedly blanched to remove the fishy smell, and boiled over high heat to create a rich soup. Ramen noodles require high technical requirements, and the noodles need to be kneaded, pressed and stretched repeatedly to achieve the strong effect. Seasoning is also a science. The ratio of chili oil, sesame pepper oil, soy sauce and other seasonings needs to be just right to create an authentic bowl of Lanzhou beef noodles.

If you are lucky enough to come to Lanzhou, you must try the authentic Lanzhou beef noodles. It is not only a delicacy, but also a cultural heritage. Every bowl of noodles carries the passion and skills of Lanzhou people, making people have endless aftertaste.

In addition to Lanzhou beef noodles, there are other specialties in my hometown, such as glutinous rice noodles, sweet embryos, pot helmets, etc. Every delicacy contains the wisdom and emotions of the hometown people, waiting for you to come and taste it.