1 most distinctive? Stewed Nanwan fish head
Introduction: Jiangnan Northland, Jiangnan Northland, Peach Blossom Flowing Water, Nanwan Fish Fertilizer. Nanwan fish is the chief representative of Xinyang cuisine, which is rich in Nanwan Lake in Xinyang, the first lake in the Central Plains. The extremely clear and pure water quality not only makes Nanwan fish with tender meat, but also makes it taste the most authentic only if it is made of Nanwan water. Nanwan fish also contains many vitamins and rare elements necessary for human body, among which the content of "selenium", which is known as an anticancer element, is 3~5 times higher than that of ordinary fish, especially the silver carp of Nanwan fish, whose head is rich in DHA, which is known as "the beauty of silver carp is in the abdomen and the taste is in the head". Nanwan Fish has been registered as a trademark in the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and it is a well-known brand inside and outside the province.
Features: milky white and delicious. Recommended index: five stars.
2 the most affordable? Luoshan Dachang decoction
Brief introduction: A traditional snack in luoshan county, Xinyang, mainly consists of Huainan pig intestines, tofu and pig blood, supplemented by various secret seasonings. According to legend, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, visited Luoshan in Xinyang, passed by a farmhouse at noon, smelled delicious fat sausage soup, and even ate several bowls, which was full of praise. Luoshan large intestine soup is famous. After being passed down from generation to generation and constantly improved, it has established the originator position of Luoshan Dachang Decoction in Henan's characteristic food culture.
Features: Fat but not greasy, soft and economical.
Bian Xiao's recommendation: The large intestine soup is exquisite and tastes different. With sweet and delicious Xinyang rice, you can't forget it once you eat it. Fall in love with the pig's large intestine, starting with Luoshan large intestine soup.
Recommended index: three stars
3 the most close to the people? canned meat
Introduction: Stuffed pork is a special dish in Xinyang, which was used by Xinyang people to store pork at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month. The local Huainan black pig is selected as the ingredient of braised pork, which is a unique variety of Xinyang, not only rich in nutrition, but also delicious. Canned meat is generally not eaten directly, because it is too oily and can be fried with vegetables and potatoes. With the improvement of living standards, canned meat is no longer used as a method to preserve meat, but has become a beautiful scenery in eastern Henan cuisine.
Features: rich meat flavor and soft skin.