vinegar
When it comes to food culture in Taiyuan, Shanxi, vinegar is absolutely unique. Although local cuisines are seasoned with vinegar, it is very rare to see people like Shanxi who love vinegar so much. In the eyes of outsiders, Shanxi people simply drink vinegar as water. In fact, this is closely related to the geographical environment of Shanxi, because the land in Shanxi is mostly saline-alkali land and the water quality is hard, so sour vinegar can neutralize these saline-alkali substances.
Vinegar is a kind of brewed food with sorghum as the main raw material. Shanxi people not only like to be jealous, but also make vinegar. Shanxi's mature vinegar can rank among all kinds of vinegar in the country. First, the materials are of high quality, such as sorghum, wheat and peas. Second, the special process, Shanxi's mature vinegar has a step called fumigation, which can add a special aroma to the vinegar. Shanxi mature vinegar is bright in color and rich in vinegar flavor, which is suitable for dipping or seasoning dishes.
Daoxiao Noodles
Although the noodles in Xi 'an, Shaanxi are famous, in Shanxi, which is also a northern city, the noodles in Taiyuan are actually not worse than those in Shaanxi. Daoxiao Noodles is the king of pasta in Shanxi, and it is also called the top five pasta in China with Zhajiang noodles, Huizhou noodles, Dandan Noodles and Regan Noodles. Just as Regan Noodles is the business card of Hubei, Daoxiao Noodles is also the food business card of Shanxi.
Many people have eaten Daoxiao Noodles, but few people know where Daoxiao Noodles is delicious. After kneading the noodles, cut the noodles into strips with a knife, cook them in a pot, and pour in salt water to eat. Daoxiao Noodles tastes strong and tough, soft but not rotten, and tastes good when chewed. Common gravy in Daoxiao Noodles includes tomato and egg, meat sauce, moo Shu pork gravy, and three fresh gravy. Which one do you like best?
Oily meat
Oil meat can be said to be the most famous dish in Shanxi Province. Through continuous inheritance and improvement, today's oily meat has been formed. But now many restaurants in Shanxi cook this dish? Magical change? New ingredients such as bean sprouts, garlic sprouts and onions have been added, and the practice and taste have also changed. Some restaurants simply turn oily meat into Chili fried meat, but it is difficult to adjust, while others like traditional or modern methods.
Although oily meat is a delicious food in Shanxi Province, the practices and tastes of each city are different. Taiyuan, Jincheng, Datong and other cities have the biggest difference in oil and meat. Take Jincheng as an example. The meat soup in Jincheng is oily, which is most suitable for rice. The oily meat in Taiyuan is dry and refreshing, and the soup is less salty and rich in taste, which is widely loved by the public.
Cat ears
Among many snacks reminiscent of childhood, cat ears are loved by many people. It tastes delicious, crisp and light. I don't want snacks like spicy strips to have a lot of spices and the price is very cheap. But what we are talking about today is not that kind of snack cat's ear, but a traditional pasta in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. Its name is also called cat's ear, also called? Crush a pimple? . The practice of cat ears is very simple. Knead the dough into dough, roll it into dough, cut it into small pieces and push it into the shape of a cat's ear. After the pot is cooked, pour the marinade or topping, which is delicious.
The origin of cat ears is a very interesting story, which has something to do with Qianlong. It is said that it was raining when Gan Long was playing ball, and he took shelter from the rain on a fishing boat. The noodles served by the boatman were shaped like cat ears, and Gan Long ate them with relish. As soon as he was happy, he named this dish Cat's Ear, and this kind of pasta spread all over the country. In addition to cooking, cat ears can also be fried, braised and steamed, all of which are delicious.