In the food culture of the Hui people in Dachang, the "eight bowls of halal food" is well-known, with a long history, widespread and enduring. Looking at its history, there are two main reasons why it can develop, spread and become famous.

1. The Hui people here believe in Islam, and drinking is not allowed in the canon. If they don't drink, they don't need to prepare for cooking. At the same time, the canon advocates frugality and opposes extravagance and waste. Any extravagance and waste is an "ancient sea" (crime).

2. Historically, the Hui people in Dachang lived in poverty and were very hospitable. To this end, the industrious and intelligent Hui people created a banquet form-"Muslim Eight Bowls", which was frugal and expressed the atmosphere of the banquet. "Eight bowls" include stewed beef, stewed chop suey, carrot, long yam, kelp, vinegar-pickled cabbage, vermicelli, meatballs, fried tofu, etc. The compatibility is flexible. A little richer can serve two bowls of chop suey and two bowls of meat; If you are poor, you can only wear a "vegetable hat" on eight bowls, and all carrots are used at the bottom. It has been going on for hundreds of years. From this set of Muslim recipes, we can appreciate the culture of Muslim food, because it fully shows the wisdom of the Hui people. Although the "Eight Bowls" are made of ordinary materials, they have a long history, exquisite production and unique flavor. Among them, stewed beef and chop suey are the best in Dachang halal home cooking. Years of cooking experience, complete condiments and slow fire stew have made it reach the excellent state of good color, fragrance and taste. Carrots, kelp, long yam, vinegar-pickled Chinese cabbage, fried tofu and other dishes are not only economical, but also completely in line with modern scientific diet, showing originality and wisdom in medicine, nutrition and health care.