Famous dishes in Henan include: three-eat carp, roasted carp noodles, braised Hericium erinaceus, tomato stewed fish, Zhengzhou-style chicken, Daokou roast chicken, Henan roast duck and so on. In addition, there is the famous Luoyang water mat.
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Luoyang's water xi
Luoyang people regard the water mat as the first place to entertain guests from afar. It is not only a popular dining table for grand banquets, but also a dining table for civil weddings, funerals, birthdays, festivals and other ceremonial occasions. People also entertain their close relatives and friends with water seats, which are affectionately called "March 8th Table". As a traditional way of eating, it is called the three wonders of Luoyang together with the traditional peony flower exhibition and the ancient Longmen Grottoes. Known as the three wonders of the ancient capital Luoyang, it has become the pride of Luoyang people.
Heji Mutton Huimian Noodles
Huimian, Hutchison's mutton, is a traditional snack, including meat, vegetarian food, soup, vegetables and rice. It is famous for its delicious taste and economical benefits. 1May, 1994, was awarded the title of "All China Muslim Famous Brand Flavor Food". 65438+1February 1997, won the title of "Chinese famous snack".
Hutchison's predecessor was Laoxiang Hotel. 1953, Li and others took over the camp. Because it is a partnership, it was renamed Hutchison Hotel. Since 1967, it has been specializing in mutton Huimian Noodles, and changed its name to Hutchison Huimian Noodles Pavilion, commonly known as Hutchison.
Chili soup
Hu spicy soup is a must in Luoyang snack series. It originated in the mid-Qing Dynasty and flourished in the early years of the Republic of China. After that, the pattern was constantly renovated. Today, if you walk in the alley of Luoyang, you can see it everywhere. Why can a small bowl of hot soup last forever? With its popular taste and low price, it has always been the first choice for people to eat breakfast.
Longevity fish
This is a famous dish with Yellow River carp as raw material. The Yellow River carp in Henan Province is famous for its tender meat. Longevity fish is made of yellow river carp and medlar. Salty and sweet, sweet and sour, bright red in color, with great medicinal value.
According to legend, the origin of longevity fish has something to do with Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty. One spring, Liu Xiu came to Mangshan Mountain on the bank of the Yellow River. Here, the mountains and rivers are beautiful and the scenery is beautiful. When Liu Zheng was fascinated, suddenly a golden carp jumped out of the water, only to see that the fish was all red and stood out in the sun. After eating the longevity fish made of this fish, Liu Xiu felt refreshed and exhausted. Later, the practice of longevity fish gradually flowed into the people and became a famous dish in Luoyang.
Amber wax gourd
Amber was originally a precious medicinal material, which was loved by people because of its deep red color and bright appearance. Therefore, people are used to adding the word "amber" in front of some dishes to describe their colors. Over time, a cooking method called amber was formed. Among many amber dishes in Kaifeng, "amber wax gourd" is the most famous. Amber wax gourd belongs to beet. When making, thick wax gourd is used as material, peeled and carved into the shape of Buddha's hand, pomegranate and peach, which is crystal clear and translucent. Then spread it on the grate, dip it in boiling water, put it in a pot, mix it with white sugar water, remove impurities, and then turn to low heat until the wax gourd is light jujube red and the juice is thick and shiny. It's really refreshing to taste a few mouthfuls of amber wax gourd at a fish-based banquet.
Fried air ball
It is a traditional famous dish in Anyang, with egg yolk as the main ingredient, sweet-scented osmanthus sugar, white sugar and starch. The finished product is soft and fragrant, and does not touch pots, plates and chopsticks, hence the name "air ball".
Qixianjiang carrot
Qixian sauce carrot was founded in the 20th year of Jiaqing in Qing Dynasty (18 15), and was founded by Mo surname of Mingdetang. Known as the four unique (fresh, fragrant, tender and crisp) and three unique (color, shape and taste). This product has exquisite materials and strict operation. Carrots used must be pure in variety, harvested in time, consistent in maturity, free from mildew and damage, 4-5 inches in length and less than 1 inch in diameter. When making, sauce, salt and water must be strictly controlled for three days. The finished product must be bright red in color, oily and delicate, sweet before salty, salty with sweetness, rich in sauce flavor and unique in flavor, in order to enjoy a high reputation.
steamed jiaozi /dumpling (with meat and vegetable stuffing)
Xin 'an instant noodle jiaozi, with a history of more than 70 years, is very famous on the Longhai Line. Xin 'an instant noodle glutinous rice balls are made of refined white powder as the skin, pig's front shoulder and back buttocks as the main stuffing, and appropriate amount of onion, leek, cabbage, ginger, sugar, cooking wine, ground oil, salt and monosodium glutamate. Heat the noodles, roll them into thin skin, wrap them into crescent-shaped jiaozi, and steam them in a cage for ten minutes.
Taosibao
It is a traditional dish in Kaifeng, which combines duck, chicken, pigeon and quail. The taste is unique and fragrant, and it can be called "a must for Henan cuisine". It takes a lot of effort to do this. After the four kinds of whole birds are boned, they must be layered, and no one can be damaged, so that the four kinds of birds can be seen layer by layer when eating. The dish is served in a blue-and-white porcelain soup basin, and the whole duck floats in the soup. It is bright in color, not fat or greasy, refreshing and delicious, and has a long aftertaste.
A bucket of chicken
It is a special dish in Kaifeng, which originated in Xianfeng period of Qing Dynasty and has a history of 100 years.
Spiced air-dried rabbit meat
Baiqian in Luoyang
It is the highlight of Luoyang water mat and the most famous dish in Luoyang. According to legend, when Wu Zetian was in power in the Tang Dynasty, a radish with dozens of Jin grew in a vegetable field in Luoyang, and local officials presented it as a tribute to the palace. Wu Zetian was ecstatic when she saw it. She thought it was a praise from heaven for her achievements, so she ordered the chef to eat it as a dish. Radish is not a rarity, and the dishes based on it are not particularly delicious. After careful consideration, the chef decided to cook it with the delicious food in the palace. After eating it, Wu Zetian thought this dish was very fresh, almost comparable to bird's nest, so she named it "Chae Yeon". Since then, a dish with shredded radish and delicacies has appeared on the royal menu of the palace, becoming a good product for entertaining VIPs.
Kannonji beef