Shaanxi special barbecue has a long history. As early as the Tang Dynasty, people hung kebabs on bamboo sticks for roasting. The way to really turn barbecue into a kind of food can be traced back to the Song Dynasty. At that time, a Shaanxi native named Li Zhichang opened a shop called "Zhichang Barbecue" in Lintong, which mainly roasted all kinds of meat, made exquisite and delicious food, and soon became a popular food in the whole country. Since then, the characteristic barbecue in Shaanxi has gradually developed and become one of the indispensable delicacies in Shaanxi.

Second, the baking method

Shaanxi special barbecue uses charcoal as baking fuel, which not only ensures the aroma of barbecue, but also makes the meat more tender. Before roasting, the meat is usually marinated, and various seasonings, such as ginger, onion, garlic and pepper, are added to increase the flavor and taste of the meat. When barbecuing, the grill should be about15-20cm away from the burner to keep the temperature and taste of the barbecue. Generally speaking, the roasting time is about 5- 10 minutes, which depends on the size and thickness of the meat.

Third, the types of dishes.

Shaanxi special barbecue has many kinds of dishes, including pork skewers, beef skewers, mutton skewers, chicken wings, roasted eggplant and steamed buns. Among them, the most famous is Shaanxi mutton kebab, which is made of high-quality mutton and various spices, so it is fragrant and delicious, and is known as the representative of Shaanxi characteristic barbecue.

Four, seasoning and side dishes

The spices and side dishes of Shaanxi specialty barbecue are also very particular to ensure richer and more delicious taste. Commonly used seasonings are cumin powder, Chili powder, pepper powder, vinegar, garlic paste and so on. Among them, cumin powder is one of the essential seasonings for Shaanxi special barbecue, and its unique fragrance can add unique flavor to barbecue. At the same time, the side dishes of Shaanxi barbecue are also very particular, usually with scones, chopped green onion, pickles and so on. To increase the layering and beauty of the taste.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) local characteristics

The characteristic barbecues in different regions of Shaanxi also have their unique characteristics and flavors. For example, Xi 'an's kebabs are made of fat and thin beef, which tastes delicious; Tongchuan kebabs are mainly fresh meat with bright red color; Xianyang's roast chicken wings are wrapped in special batter, which tastes crisp outside and tender inside, and are especially popular with young people.