Xi'an is an ancient city full of history and culture, and its food is also very rich and diverse. Here, you can not only taste traditional Shaanxi cuisine, but also specialties from other regions. Below I will introduce you to some of Xi’an’s representative delicacies.

1. Roujiamo

Roujiamo is a very famous snack in the northwest region. The steamed buns are made by fermenting flour and yeast, and are fried until golden brown, crispy and delicious. There are barbecue slices and minced green onions sandwiched in the middle of the bun wrapper, plus starch paste, tofu curd and other ingredients. The meat is fragrant, tender and juicy, making people salivate.

2. Sour soup dumplings

Sour soup dumplings are one of the favorite Chinese snacks of Shaanxi people. Dumplings are filled with shrimp skin and pork, and the outer skin has a toughness similar to that of dough. The dumplings are soaked in a large bowl of sour soup. The soup is sweet and sour and very appetizing. In addition, a piece of celery is placed on the edge of the bowl, which adds a fresh taste to the whole bowl of dumplings.

3. Mutton Steamed Bun

Mutton Steamed Bun is one of the famous traditional dishes in Shaanxi Province. Among them, noodles and mutton have been popular since the Han Dynasty, while steamed buns developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties. The preparation of mutton steamed buns is actually very simple. It mainly involves soaking the noodles in broth, and adding ingredients such as mutton cut into pieces, vegetable leaves, vinegar, etc. to make the soup richer. Of course, the chef also prepares condiments to meet the customer's taste needs.

4. Eight-treasure rice

Eight-treasure rice is one of the traditional Chinese desserts and is also very popular in Shaanxi. Eight different ingredients are added to the rice, including lotus seeds, red beans, wolfberry, sweet dates, longan meat, ginkgo, and scallops. Glutinous rice is also one of the indispensable main ingredients. The texture and color are very beautiful and delicious. When you take out a spoonful, the first thing that hits your nose is the rich fragrance of osmanthus, followed by the delicate and sweet taste of glutinous rice, red beans, ginkgo and other ingredients. It is an unforgettable experience.

5. Youpo Noodles

Youpo Noodles are not only a favorite delicacy of Shaanxi people, but also one of the traditional noodles in the Tang Dynasty. The main raw materials are wheat flour and pepper and sesame seasoning. The noodles are cooked and taken out. Then the noodles are topped with sesame oil and pork oil, then topped with a rich sauce, and garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. The aroma is overflowing and the taste is delicious.

The above are the representative delicacies of Xi'an. Of course, these are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many delicacies in Xi'an, too numerous to mention. If you have the opportunity to come to Xi'an, don't miss these must-try specialties.