Shanxi Linfen specialty food

Shanxi Linfen Specialty Food

Linfen has a long history. It is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation and the cradle of the Yellow River Civilization. It is known as the "First Capital of China". Next, I have sorted out the specialties and delicacies of Linfen, Shanxi, let’s take a look

1. Longhua millet

As early as the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was famous for its yellow color and large pulp. , rich in vitamins, proteins and various minerals needed by the human body, and has many health care effects, and is a tribute to the royal family.

2. Shanxi glutinous rice grains

Shanxi southern glutinous rice grains are famous far and wide. They first appeared in the food stalls of Hongdong City at the southern foot of Huoshan Mountain and have a history of hundreds of years.

3. Hongdong dumplings

Fried dumplings are made from flour ground from the finest wheat, add a little salt and seasoning, mix with water, and knead into a dough. Then roll it into strips, arrange them around the bowl, and sprinkle some rapeseed oil on top. When the noodles are soaked in the basin and the elasticity is just right, wrap the noodles around your hands and stretch them back and forth with your hands until they are uniform in thickness. Fold them into shapes, put them in the oil pan, flip them gently with chopsticks, control the heat, and fry them into large pieces. A handful or a small handful is a yellow and crispy golden bun with a gold wire ring.

4. Fushan Shaomai

Shaomai is a traditional famous food in southern Shanxi. It is shaped like a pomegranate, white and crystal clear, with many fillings and thin skin, and is fragrant and delicious.

5. Yellow rice steamed rice

The preparation method is to soak fresh yellow rice in cold water for ten hours, and then put red dates and red kidney beans in a pot to cook and set aside; Then take out the yellow rice, put iron rice noodles on the large iron pot; put steamed rice slices, a layer of yellow rice, a layer of kidney beans, a layer of red dates, and steam over high heat for an hour.

6. Yonghe Jujube

Yonghe County is located in the northern temperate zone and is a suitable area for red dates. Its special environmental conditions have resulted in the formation of Yonghe red dates with large sizes, thin skins, and small cores. It has special qualities such as sweet taste, insect-free, pollution-free and pollution-free.

7. Tadpole wiping

"Tadpole wiping" is also called "wiping noodles", which is a special pasta in Yonghe County and other places.

8. Fenxi Date Cake

Fenxi Date Cake is a traditional flavor food in Fenxi County. It has a unique flavor, long aftertaste, and high nutritional value. It is deeply loved by the locals. People welcome.

9. Xixian Crispy Pear

Xixian County is the "Hometown of Chinese Crispy Pear". The crispy pear produced in Xixian County is thick and juicy, with a crisp and sweet taste, rich in nutrients, and It is famous throughout the country for its high sugar content.

10. Anze Ham

The ham here has distinct red and white color, strong smell and delicious taste.

11. The Queen Mother’s Royal Dinner Bubble Cake

Crystal clear, crispy and sweet. Because the Empress Dowager Cixi liked to enjoy it, this cake resembles a blooming bubble flower, so it got its name. The Queen Mother’s Royal Dinner Bubble Cake is so popular in Houma that there is also a historical story here.

12. Huozhou New Year Steamed Bun

People also call it Huozhou Noodle Sculpture. Huozhou dough sculpture has a long history and is famous far and wide. Not only edible, but also of high ornamental value. It has various patterns, realistic images, delicate workmanship and lifelike appearance. Huozhou steamed bun is also called alkali-free steamed bun. ;