Henan cuisine is called Henan cuisine for short, and its characteristics are roast in the middle (roasted green vegetables), water in the west (water mat), pot in the south (pot chicken and pot fish), noodles in the north and stuffed rice. As far as cooking technology is concerned, Henan cuisine is characterized by strict selection of materials, meticulous knife work, exquisite soup making, moderate quality and taste. There are more than 50 cooking methods of Henan cuisine. Roasting, roasting, frying, frying and frying have their own characteristics. Among them, grilled vegetables are more unique, known as "grilled vegetables are not sticky, and soup is sticky." In addition, when cooking in Henan, strong fire, hot pot and cold oil are often used together, which is quick to operate, crisp and tender in texture and milky in color. This Henan restaurant in Hesheng Square in Dongguan also embodies such characteristics. There are many dishes here, and as many as twenty or thirty kinds of cold dishes are dazzling.

Luoyang water mat has a long history and is famous in ancient and modern times. For thousands of years, it has been invincible for a long time. Weddings and funerals, entertaining guests, taking the lead. The so-called "water mat" has two meanings. One is good at making soup, one eats one for another, and the road is like running water, hence the name "water mat". Luoyang water mat, from the folk, is a unique traditional food in Luoyang area. Hot and sour taste is different, refreshing and delicious. When Wu Zetian was in the Tang Dynasty, the Luoyang water mat was intended to enter the palace, adding delicacies and delicacies to make a palace banquet, which was returned from the palace to the people and formed a unique flavor. Because it imitates the production method of official banquet, it is also called official banquet.

Luoyang water mat consists of 24 pieces, referred to as "38 seats". First, serve eight cold dishes, four meats and four vegetarian dishes. After 16 hot dishes, different types of blue and white sea bowls are used for hot dishes. 16 There are four pressing dishes in the gourmet. For other 12 dishes, every three dishes with similar tastes are grouped, and each group has a large dish collar. This is called "taking the book to court", and eating one at a time is like flowing water. Luoyang water mat has three characteristics: first, it is fully prepared, cold and persistent; Second, there is soup and water, both north and south are delicious; Third, the order of serving is strictly standardized, the collocation is reasonable, the materials are exquisite and the cooking is proper. Luoyang water mat is divided into three grades: high, medium and low, which can be decided according to the situation.

Paste noodles

Batter is a popular snack in Luoyang, which is both economical and delicious. Put the soybean milk at a suitable temperature, ferment and turn sour, then put it in a pot and heat it to about 80 degrees, and there will be mushroom-like pulp foam on the liquid surface. At this time, add a little sesame oil, stir repeatedly until it boils, and add noodles, preferably mixed noodles. Stir the batter into a paste. Then, add the prepared salt, chopped green onion, green beans, celery, leeks and peppers. Luoyang paste noodles are simple to make, low in cost, delicious and easy to digest. They are famous local dishes with strong local characteristics.