Specialties of Jiuquan, Gansu
Jiuquan was one of the four counties in Hexi in the Han Dynasty. It has been a transportation fortress from the Central Plains to the Western Regions since ancient times and an important town on the Silk Road. The mountains here are continuous and the Gobi is vast. The basins are adjacent, forming a majestic and unique northwest scenery. The following are the specialties of Jiuquan, Gansu that I have carefully compiled. Welcome to read and collect them.
1. Suzhou onions
The process of onion selection, seedling cultivation, seedling establishment, growth and development in Suzhou District is good, and there are no impacts from diseases, insect pests or natural disasters.
2. La Tiao Noodles
La Tiao Noodles are one of the daily staple foods of Jiuquan people and can be found everywhere in family restaurants. When kneading the dough, add an appropriate amount of salt, and go through the processes of kneading, stirring, and waking up to make the dough. When eating, roll it into a round shape and put it into a pot to cook, and then mix it with various stir-fry dishes or fried sauce.
3. Fried hump
During the Anlong period of the Jin Dynasty, when Li Hao, the king of Xiliang, left Dunhuang to live in Jiuquan, the Jiuquan chef cooked a delicious dish for Li Hao. It has been spread throughout Gansu for more than 1,500 years.
4. Qingquan Lamb
Qingquan Lamb is a unique local delicacy. Its characteristics lie in the unique Tan sheep breed, unique growing environment, unique processing methods, and unique medicinal nutritional value. Qingquan Township is located in the front mountains of the Qilian Mountains, creating a unique climate environment. The territory is rich in water and grass and has a cool climate. Dozens of kinds of herbs such as Bupleurum, Ephedra, Motherwort, Dandelion, Astragalus, Platycodon, Mint, and Hay grow. The water in the mountains is gurgling and minerals are abundant. Lambs eat herbs every day and drink mineral springs at night. This changes the composition of mutton cells, creating Qingquan lamb with tender meat and delicious taste.
5. Dunhuang Grapes
The grape base in Yangguan Town, Dunhuang, Gansu Province is the largest fresh grape base in Gansu Province. The grape production base is located near the ancient Yangguan ruins at the western end of Gansu Province, which is said in the Tang poem that "I urge you to have a glass of wine, and there will be no old friends when you leave Yangguan in the west."
6. Ice-breaking pear
When you come to Dunhuang in the middle of winter, you will see a fruit that is as frozen as stone and black and brown. Soak it in cold water. After about a quarter of an hour, a thin layer of ice shell will appear on the surface of the fruit. Peel off the ice shell, peel and suck it. The sweet and sour taste is suitable, and the lingering fragrance is refreshing.
7. Li Guangxing
According to legend, during the Western Han Dynasty, the flying general Li Guang led his troops to the west. The summer was hot and the soldiers were unbearably thirsty. Suddenly there was a strange fragrance in the air, and two pieces of colorful silk were seen floating down from the flowing clouds. General Li rode in pursuit, pulled out his magic arrow and shot out. One of the pieces of colored silk fell to the ground and turned into an apricot forest full of fruits.
8. Braised wild goose meat
"Eating birds on the top and fish on the bottom". The delicious taste of birds has always been a very popular dish among customers. The wild goose meat is sweet in nature and taste. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and lungs, dispelling wind, relaxing tendons, strengthening muscles and bones, replenishing yang energy, and nourishing the internal organs. Wild goose fat also has the functions of promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and is known as the "King of Meats".
9. Snow Mountain Camel Palm
Camel is known as the boat of the desert. Camel paw and bear paw are both treasures in cuisine. Camel paw has a long history as a dish. Dunhuang’s innovative dish Snow Mountain Camel Palm , the raw materials are all from Dunhuang, the name of the dish is elegant and unique, with the "snow mountain" shape, embellishing the northwest landscape, simple and charming, high and low, pleasing to the eye and delicious to eat, it is not only a local famous dish, but also a A work of craftsmanship.
10. Pebble beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin refers to the tenderloin of the cow. It is a delicious food. It is named because it is made of pebbles from the Gobi beach river.
11. Yangguan Live Fish
"Yangguan Live Fish" is a famous local dish in Dunhuang. It is cooked with rainbow trout cultured in the natural lake of Yangguan Xianan Lake in the ancient city of Dunhuang. Made from fish, the fish meat is tender and delicious. It is rich in amino acids and trace elements needed by the human body. It is a delicious dietary dish.
12. Desert Sand Chicken
"Desert Sand Chicken" is an innovative dish that has become popular in recent years. Because there seems to be a layer of basic color sand on the surface of the finished chicken, it is called Desert. Sand chicken.
13. Cynomorium stewed with pork ribs
Cynomorium is a perennial fleshy parasitic herb growing in the Gobi Desert of Dunhuang. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: locking Yang and warming, nourishing the kidneys and benefiting the body. Carefully, it strengthens yin and promotes yang, moistens dryness and nourishes essence. It is commonly known as the elixir of life and is known as "desert ginseng". "Cynomorium braised pork ribs" cleverly combines two ingredients to create a special medicinal dish with a mellow soup and tender meat. It is a famous immortal dish in Dunhuang.
14. Guazhou honeydew melon
There is a poem praising it: Green jade is soaked in the ice spring, and the gold is broken by the sword; the coolness relieves the late heat, and the sweetness washes away the thirsty heart.
15. Guazhou Watermelon
In the second year of Yuanshou in the Western Han Dynasty (121 BC), Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened four counties in Hexi, and Guazhou was established as a county. According to "Hanshu Geography": "In ancient Guazhou, beautiful melons grew in the land." "Big melons still grow there today. The elder foxes enter the melons and eat them, but the head and tail cannot come out." "Guangzhi" of the Western Jin Dynasty says: "The big melons in Guazhou are like dendrobium, and the imperial melons are as sweet as honey."
16. Golden Tower Black Vinegar
Golden Tower Black Vinegar is black and translucent in color, has a sweet and sour taste, and does not bloom or deteriorate when left for a long time. It is a good seasoning. After eating, it not only increases appetite, but also relieves fatigue.
17. Mandarin duck big-headed fish
The big-headed fish has a round, spindle-shaped body with no scales, a brownish-gray back and silvery white belly, and a large head and wide mouth.
18. Cynomorium cynomorium oil cake
Made from pure natural green raw materials - Cynomorium cynomorium powder and wheat flour, refined through six processes. This product nourishes yin and strengthens yang, nourishes blood and nourishes the skin.
19. Mashizi
Mashizi is called diced dough. The dough should be hard. Roll it out and cut it into small dices. Boil it thoroughly, take it out and pour it with mutton soup as the main ingredient. The soup contains noodle cubes, vermicelli, minced mutton, diced tofu and other diced vegetables. It is moderately thin and thick. People in Jiuquan call this kind of mutton mashizi or small rice.
20. Purple Blush Peach
Purple Blush Peach is also known as Li Guangtao. It is named after its rouge color. This peach matures in August and is characterized by its uniform shape, bright color, thick flesh and fragrant taste. Famous for its honey-white flesh, sweet and fragrant taste, rich juice, and rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins, organic acids, minerals, crude fiber and carbohydrates.
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The origin of Jiuquan
In 121 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Hussar General Huo Qubing to conquer the Xiongnu in the west, and fought the famous Hexi War with the Xiongnu. The battle was a complete victory. Emperor Wu gave a jar of royal wine from Chang'an to reward General Huo Qubing. General Huo believed that the credit belonged to all the soldiers in the army, so he poured the wine into the spring and drank it with the soldiers, so "Jiuquan" Its reputation has been passed down to this day. The ancient wine spring has been flowing for more than 2,100 years. It is a historical witness of the Han Dynasty's clearing of the Western Regions and the expansion of its territory. It enjoys the reputation of being the Pearl of the Yangtze River and the Pearl of the Vast Sea. It is the core and carrier of Jiuquan local culture.
The Jiuquan Site of the Western Han Dynasty is located 1.9 kilometers east of Suzhou District, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, covering an area of ??270,000 square meters, including 50,000 square meters of natural lakes. It is a classical garden originating from the historical facts of the Western Han Dynasty, expressing the majesty of the Han Dynasty, and integrating the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. It is the only fully preserved Han-style garden in the Hexi Corridor, with a history of more than 2,000 years. There are springs and lakes, mountains and rocks in the park. There are eight scenic spots: Jiuquan Scenic Spot, Moon Cave Golden Pearl, Western Han Dynasty Scenic Spot, Qilian Chengbo, Deep Smoke, Quyuan Dining Show, Flowers and Moon, and Evening Boat with Reeds. Ancient and famous trees, towering to the sky and blocking out the sun; pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings; it is known as "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall" and "Pearl in the Vast Sea". Today, it has been named an AAAA tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration.
The imitation Hanque-style gate tower standing in front of you is the south gate of Jiuquan Park and the main entrance of the park. The main body is composed of the son and the mother palace, with a simple and natural style and magnificent momentum. The two plaques hanging on the nave reveal the unique scenery and profound historical connotation of Jiuquan Park. Among them, "Pearl in the Vast Sea" was inscribed by Zhang Daoxing, director of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, and "Quanhu Scenic Spot" was inscribed by Cao Wu. Above the plaque is a relief sculpture of a bull's head, which is exquisitely carved from the unique granite stone deep in the Qilian Mountains. It is said that at the end of Ming Dynasty and the beginning of Qing Dynasty, there were frequent floods in Jiuquan City, and it was said that there were evil spirits and ghosts at work. People built a temple in the northwest corner of the Bell and Drum Tower and a temple in the southwest corner to suppress the evil spirits.
Because the two temples and the bell and drum towers form the shape of a bull's head, people also call Jiuquan City "Wanniu City". ;