As one of the main birthplaces of the Chinese nation, Shanxi Province has a very long history and culture, as well as unique food.

However, some delicacies in Shanxi can only be named by locals, and it is impossible for outsiders to know what they are when they hear the names!

/01/ Oatmeal 栲栳栳 Oatmeal 栲栳栳 (栲栳栳kàolaolao) is a famous traditional pasta snack in the alpine region of Shanxi and belongs to Shanxi cuisine.

"栠栳栳" is a kind of pasta made from oval noodles. Because its shape is like a "bundle", it is called "栳栳" among the people.

Youmian 栲栳栳 is one of the top ten noodles in Shanxi.

It has exquisite craftsmanship, a perfect combination of beautiful shape and strong taste. With the addition of "Mutton Sauteed Seeds and Taiwanese Mushroom Soup, which is enjoyed by the whole family", it has become an authentic delicacy. Even Emperor Kangxi tasted it when he paid homage to Mount Wutai.

This is the joy of life.

/02/ Tick tip The tip is slender at both ends, slightly wider in the middle, white and smooth, soft and ribbed. Topped with toppings and seasoned, it is very delicious.

Generally speaking, white flour, sorghum flour (usually with elm skin flour), multigrain flour, red flour, etc. can be used to make picky noodles.

A master uses a special dial and iron chopsticks to pick out the red-faced strands. The thickness is only about 0.5 centimeters, and can feed a dozen young people at the same time in half an hour.

The skill of picking tips is so high and the speed is so fast that it is jaw-dropping.

White noodle picking is a specialty of housewives in central China. It is faster and more variable than red noodle picking.

/03/ Bulanzi Bulanzi (real name Bianzi), also known as Bianzi, is a traditional pasta in some cities in southern Shanxi and Hebei provinces.

In Shanxi dialect, the word "mix" is split into two sounds: bú and làn, and the homophonic sound becomes "Bulanzi".

Southern Shanxi and some other cities are called "Xielei". For example, Lingqiu County in Datong City is also called "Kuilui or Kulv".

/04/ Haggis cut Haggis cut is a local snack in Shanxi.

According to legend, people in Shanxi started eating zongge in the Yuan Dynasty, and the name zongge was given by the mother of Kublai Khan.

Haggis was originally a famous delicacy in Huairen and became famous in the Yanbei area.

In the past, people in Huairen and Inner Mongolia had different habits of eating mutton. People in Inner Mongolia only ate meat, but people in Huairen did some work on sheep and created a delicacy called "Haggis".

/05/ Liulin Wantuo (what is the word for this tuo) Wantuo is one of the traditional snacks in Liulin County, Shanxi. It is also available in Lishi, Zhongyang and other places, but it is not as authentic as Liulin.

Most of the bowls are eaten cold. They can be cut into strips or eaten by pricking the bowl with a knife. The main seasonings are minced garlic, chili pepper, and good vinegar, and are also supplemented with minced ginger and sesame oil.