Shanxi’s specialties include: Pingyao beef, Fen wine, Taigu cakes, Wenxi boiled cakes, and Datong sliced ??noodles.

1. Pingyao beef

Pingyao County specialty is a national geographical indication product of China. The traditional production process is unique, starting from raw cattle slaughtering, raw meat cutting, pickling, pot cooking and other operating procedures and The operation methods, the use of salt, water and even the solar terms and seasons for processing are all very particular. Pingyao beef is red in color, tender in texture, fat but not greasy, lean but not greasy, and mellow and delicious.

2. Fenjiu

Fenjiu is known as the soul of Chinese wine. It not only has the longest brewing history, but its brewing technology has spread to all parts of the country. It combines different food crops, natural environments and microorganisms in various places. Developed the diversified imitation style characteristics of Chinese liquor. Fenjiu is a light-flavor liquor with a soft and sweet taste, lingering fragrance and long aftertaste after drinking.

3. Taigu Cake

A kind of noodle cake produced in Taigu County (the Taigu area that was rich in banknotes at the time). The main raw materials are refined white flour, white sugar, and sesame seeds. , egg white. The thickness of the edges and center of the Taigu cake is even, the skin is dark brown, and there are peeled sesame seeds stuck to it. Served cold, this cake is crisp but not hard, soft but not skinny, and can be used as a daily snack or staple food.

4. Wenxi boiled cakes

Wenxi boiled cakes are produced in Wenxi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. They are known as the "king of cakes" in Shanxi and also the "national It is known as "the best pastry in China". It is said that when the Eight-Power Allied Forces entered Beijing and Cixi was escaping, they passed by Shanxi. After tasting the boiled cakes, they were full of praises and became a tribute to the palace. Boiled cakes are fried foods with high oil and sugar content. They are a favorite among people who like desserts.

5. Datong Sliced ??Noodles

Datong Sliced ??Noodles are a delicacy. The noodles are smooth on the outside and stringy on the inside, soft but not sticky, and the meat is spicy (the classic and authentic one is pork) but not fat. It is greasy and sweet in the mouth. If you eat it locally, it must be paired with meatballs marinated in saozi soup, fried tofu, and a plate of "rotten pickles" (similar to kimchi, made from pickled cabbage). The fragrance of the meat is revealed with the fragrance of cabbage. Make people feast.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shanxi Province