In ancient times, Baoding was the land of Yanzhao and the territory of Jifu, a land of natural treasures and outstanding people.

Baoding is the birthplace of "Ji cuisine", the ninth largest cuisine in China, and also the birthplace of "Zhili official cuisine".

The cultural relics of Baoding’s past dynasties include grain tools, cooked food pottery, jues from the Shang Dynasty, and yokan from the Zhongshan Kingdom, all of which confirm the history of Baoding’s food.

Next, I will introduce to you some very unique delicacies in Baoding.

1. Donkey meat barbecue The birthplace of Baoding donkey meat barbecue is Caohe Town, Xushui District, Baoding City.

Caohe is the name of the river in Xushui District, Baoding City, Hebei Province, and Caohe Town is named after Caohe.

Caohe donkey meat roasting has a long history.

According to legend, in the Song Dynasty, there were two gangs, Cao Gang and Yan Gang, at Caohe Wharf.

The Cao Gang's business is to transport grain, and the Salt Gang's business is to transport salt.

In order to dominate the dock, the two sides often went to war, and finally ended with the Cao Gang's victory.

The Cao Gang captured the donkeys carrying goods from the Yan Gang and couldn't handle them, so they slaughtered them, stewed them, and held a celebration banquet. The meat was then put into a locally made fire to eat.

Caohe donkey meat became popular, and the famous food was born.

2. Horseshoe Shaobings Horseshoe Shaobings are said to have been famous during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.

According to records, in the late Qing Dynasty, the Zhang family and the Zhang family in Xiaojiezi (a village in Minzhu Street), which operated horseshoe biscuits in the county, were quite famous, and the biscuits they made were often taken to other places and the capital by passing merchants, so "

Horseshoe Shaobing spread like wildfire.

3. Pa Gao Pa Gao is a small round lump made of buckwheat noodles and elm skin noodles, the size of a sesame seed cake.

After steaming, put it on ice to chill in summer, which is called iced steak cake; in winter, put it on the stove and add oil to heat it, which is called hot fried steak cake.

4. Noodles Noodles are a traditional type of pasta. The makers use a Noodles bed (a tool for making Noodles with a leaky bottom) to mix the buckwheat dough and sorghum dough (nowadays, wheat dough is mostly used).

Place it on the glutinous rice bed, sit on the lever and directly squeeze the noodles into long strips and cook them in the pot.

5. Mao pickles Baoding Huaimao pickles is a famous traditional dish with a long history.

It has a history of more than 300 years and is produced in Huaimao Pickle Garden in Baoding City. As early as the 10th year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, it was famous for its delicious taste.

The pickling method of Huaimao pickles is quite unique. First, select high-quality fresh vegetables, and then add peanuts, almonds, walnuts, shredded ginger, Gelidium, etc. to make various assorted pickles. The finished product is moderately salty and sweet, and crispy.

It's tender and is a great accompaniment to meals.

6. Braised Chicken Braised Chicken is a traditional dish that is delicious, delicious and belongs to Hebei cuisine.

The shape is beautiful and plump, the color is bright red, the meat is tender and delicious, soft but not rotten, the bones are crisp and fragrant, it is appetizing after eating, the shape is plump and the taste is mellow.

7. Shredded Tofu, known as "Tofu Gluten", Gaobeidian Shredded Tofu has become a unique local delicacy due to its rich fragrance, milky yellow color and well-proportioned strands.

According to legend, the local Jia and Wang families began to make shredded tofu 300 years ago. With the popularity of vegetarianism, shredded tofu has become an indispensable dish in vegetarian meals.

After the Qing Dynasty built a mausoleum in Yixian County, emperors, princes and princes went to the mausoleum to offer sacrifices. They tasted this product and found it rare, so they named it the royal meal of the palace.

8. Pan-fried pan-fried pan-fried rice is a famous snack in Hebei Province.

A pancake made from mung bean flour.

Mix mung bean noodles with water into a paste, spread over low heat into pancake-like slices, let cool and serve.

Cut the pancake into diamond-shaped pieces and soak them in boiling water.

Put the aniseed into the oil spoon, fry until golden brown and take it out.

Put the yellow sauce into a spoon. After the sauce is fragrant, put it in and add a little soy sauce.

Fry for a few times, take out a spoon and sprinkle with minced ginger.

The finished product is yellow in color, soft and delicate, fragrant and delicious.