Just after the winter solstice, the cold wind swept across the northeast land, making the treetops tremble. In such cold weather, nothing warms people's hearts more than tasting a hot northeast food to dispel the cold and soothe the stomach and intestines.

What to eat in winter in Northeast China? This question is very learned. Northeasters are famous for their boldness, their appetite is amazing, and the amount of food is naturally not small. Every winter, the streets and alleys in Northeast China are full of fragrance, and all kinds of authentic food make people salivate.

When it comes to Northeast cuisine, jiaozi is the last place to miss. Jiaozi in Northeast China is full of stuffing, with thin skin and many fillings. If you bite it down, the soup will overflow and be delicious. Dumplings are filled with a variety of fillings, including pork, green onions, cabbage, pork, mutton and cabbage, and sauerkraut vermicelli ... The wrapped jiaozi is neatly placed on the grate, steamed in the pot after the water is boiled, and then poured with garlic juice, sesame oil and vinegar. A plate of steaming northeast jiaozi is out of the pot.

Besides jiaozi, sauerkraut in the northeast is also a must. Northeasters like to pickle sauerkraut in winter, and the raw material of sauerkraut is usually Chinese cabbage or Chinese cabbage. Pickled sauerkraut is sour, crisp and delicious. It can be eaten alone, stewed ribs, stewed vermicelli, and made into jiaozi stuffed with sauerkraut. The sour and refreshing appetizer of sauerkraut, accompanied by fragrant broth, is simply irresistible.

Hot pot is indispensable in winter in Northeast China. The northeast hotpot is famous for instant-boiled mutton. Slice the mutton, rinse it in the hot pot for a few seconds, take it out and dip it in sesame sauce. It is tender and juicy, with endless aftertaste. In addition to mutton, Northeast Hot Pot can also rinse all kinds of vegetables, bean products and meatballs, with a unique dip, which makes it more delicious.

Sticky bean buns are also an indispensable food in winter in Northeast China. The outer skin of the sticky bean bag is made of glutinous rice flour, and the inner filling is red bean paste or black bean paste. After the sticky bean bag is steamed, the skin is soft and sticky, and the bean paste stuffing is sweet and delicious. Eating a bite warms the heart and stomach.

Frozen pears are another special food in winter in Northeast China. The method of making frozen pears is very simple. Fresh pears are peeled and pitted, soaked in rock sugar water, and then frozen outdoors. The frozen pear turns amber. Take a bite, it's cold and sweet, and it's cool when you put it in your mouth. Frozen pears not only quench thirst and relieve summer heat, but also moisten the lungs and relieve cough, which is a rare health care product for northeast people in winter.

Winter in Northeast China is long and cold, but with so many delicious foods, even the cold weather can become warmer. If you have a chance to travel in winter in Northeast China, don't miss these authentic foods, which will definitely leave you unforgettable memories.