Taking a bite of Shaanxi Province
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The delicate food of Shaanxi Province was briefly showcased in the second episode of the TV series "A Bite of China," which has served up a panoramic introduction to various selections of gourmet food and the country's rich culinary traditions to audiences all over China.
But the delicious Shaanxi food is not only limited to what has been showcased on TV. So, let's take a look at what has been left behind.
Snacks in Shaanxi
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Guests are given a big bowl and pieces of unleavened bread. They are told to break the bread into small pieces to fully absorb the flavor of the soup. After having prepared the bread, guests pass the bowl to the chef boils the bread into a pot of steaming mutton soup. A small quantity of beef or mutton is placed on top of the bowl. While eating, you can add some pepper sauce and sweetened garlic to make the flavor less greasy. |
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Shredded Pancake in Mutton Broth (Yang Rou Pao Mo) 羊肉泡馍 Photo: onlinedown.net
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Well-known Restaurants： Tong Sheng Xiang (Prosperity & Fortune Restaurant) Lao Sun Jia (Xi'an Lao Sun's Restaurant) |
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Chinese hamburger (Rou Jia Mo) 肉夹馍 |
Photo: 52uxa.com Like the name suggests, Chinese hamburger (Rou Jia Mo) is a typical Shaanxi-style meaty snack which can be held easily with your hands. Literally it is translated as "meat pinched between mo (or bread)." The bread is chewy and the meat (beef or pork) inside tastes soft, tender and has a fragrant smell. Average cost per person: 10 yuan |
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Qishan Noodles 岐山哨子面 Photo:airenmatou.com |
Qishan county in Baoji city is the birthplace of the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771BC). Qishan Noodles enjoys the same long history. The noodles are hand-made with wheat flour. The ingredients mainly include shredded pork, grassleaf, dry-lily, egg, bean curd and carrot. The noodles taste sour and hot. Well-known restaurant: |
Gourd-shaped Roasted Chicken 葫芦鸡 |
Photo:itourxian.cn A hen weighing one kilogram is normally used to prepare this dish. The chicken is tied in a gourd-shape, hence the name. After it is boiled, steamed and fried, the chicken tastes fresh, tender and crispy. Well-known restaurant: |
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Cool Noodle 凉皮 |
Photo:ztpd.nmgnews.com.cn Cool noodle is a traditional dish of Shaanxi Province which is made from wheat or rice flour. The cold noodles mixed with the sauce tastes spicy and sour. Average cost per person: 5 yuan |
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Baqianli Dried Soybean Curd 八千里豆腐干 |
Photo:bbs.hsw.cn Baqianli dried soybean curd is a specialty of Yan'an city, Shaanxi Province. It is made from high-quality mungbeans and Ganquan spring. It tastes chewy and goes good with wine. Average cost per bag: 2.5 yuan |
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Vegetable Tofu Deluxe 菜豆腐 |
Photo:xianmeishi.abang.com Vegetable tofu is a specialty dish from Hanzhong city, Shaanxi Province. It is delicious and nutritious and has become a local delicacy associated with the hospitality normally found in the area. Well-known restaurant |
| Drinks in Shaanxi |
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Ice Peak Beverage 冰峰 |
Photo: onlinedown.net Ice Peak Beverage is a famous carbonated drink in Xi'an which was created in 1953. Like its advertisement – "Drink it when I was a child", the flavor of Ice Peak Beverage is rooted deeply in the minds of Xi'an people. Now, the drink has promoted a tinned package. Average cost per bottle: 1.5 yuan |
Sour Plum Soup 酸梅汤 |
Photo:china-citytour.com
Sour plum soup is a traditional Chinese drink made from sour plums and added by sweet osmanthus and sugars. With a cool, sweet, sour and salty taste, it helps one to beat the summer heat.
Average cost per bottle: 3 yuan |
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What's buzzing in Weibo-sphere
| @紫藤-花开：After having tasted a variety of Shaanxi delicacies, I regret not going to Xi'an when I graduated and longed to marry a Xi'an man! |
| @金子钟钟16：A bite of Shaanxi…Yes! I eat cool noodles and Chinese hamburgers once in a week. |
| @Susniall: "A Bite of China" makes my mouth water, especially Qishan Nooldes and Chinese hamburgers. |
| @__摊__: As a Shaanxi native, I haven't realized how happy I am, probably because I often eat them and I'm used to it. |
| @溪上青青草呆呆溪: I have tasted all of them as a Shaanxi native. I think visitors should not miss the Chinese hamburger, Yangrou Paomo, cool noodles and beef ball soup. |
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