It is a must for most tourists to travel to Henan and taste local specialty snacks. Henan is located in the Central Plains, running through the north and south, blending the west and the east, with a long history of food and a wide variety of snacks. Every place has its own unique cuisine. Let's take a look at the eight different kinds of food snacks in Henan, all of which are "good hearts" of local people, but they are unacceptable to foreign diners. Let's take a look at what foods are there.

the first kind: silkworm chrysalis

silkworm chrysalis is a kind of high protein foods, which turns into a pupa worm in the cocoon after silkworms spin silk and make cocoons. The content of protein is over 5%, which is much higher than that of other foods. If you fry or fry silkworm chrysalis, it will be "crunchy" and delicious, and it is very popular in Henan. However, most people dare not try it easily, and feel that the appearance is very similar to that of insects, which is more difficult to swallow.

the second kind: Schizonepeta tenuifolia

Schizonepeta tenuifolia is an indispensable ingredient in Henan people's meals in summer. It looks like mint and has a strong aroma, which is between mint and ginger. It can be eaten raw and cooked, and can be used as a cold salad alone or with other cold dishes. It is especially popular here in Henan. People who like to eat it are full of praise and think it tastes refreshing, but it is difficult for foreign diners to swallow, smells like soapy water and tastes bad.

the third kind: mutton sausage

"mutton sausage", also called "mutton sausage soup", is a traditional snack in Kaifeng with a long history. This delicious food is made by cleaning the large intestine and small intestine of sheep, pouring it into the blood of sheep, and then boiling it with ingredients such as lamb loin. The soup is white and fat, and has a unique taste. Most people can't get used to it. Mutton has a fishy smell, let alone sheep intestines, so foreigners think this bowl of soup is a bit heavy, and they dare not drink it when they see it, but local people think it is delicious, and the meat is tender and chewy, and the soup is delicious.

the fourth kind: fried golden cicada

The so-called golden cicada is actually a cicada larva. People who don't understand it will find it quite scary, especially foreigners may not accept it. However, this kind of insect is a delicacy on the table of many Henan people, and the price is not cheap. A golden cicada can sell for 7 cents to 1 yuan. For local people, fried golden cicada is a very famous gourmet snack, which is golden and bright with tender coke outside.

the fifth kind: preserved eggs

preserved eggs, also known as egg wrapped in gray and egg wrapped, are very popular with Henan people in summer. Their appearance is similar to preserved eggs and preserved eggs, but their recipes are different and their tastes are even different. Henan preserved eggs are mainly made of eggs, coated with lime, alkali and sawdust. They taste smooth and refreshing, and have nutritional value. Locals eat them with relish, but they are not welcomed by foreigners because they will have a little bitter taste mixed with a little lime at first.

6th kind: hairy eggs

The so-called hairy eggs are fluffy eggs that are not hatched. In rural areas of Henan Province, people think that "hairy eggs are better than ginseng", and the nutritional value of such eggs is better than ginseng, so people like to eat them very much. The usual practice is to put it on a bamboo stick for barbecue. After baking, sprinkle some seasoning on it and eat it. For outsiders, this is a creepy snack, but I can't accept it anyway.

7th kind: Hu spicy soup

Hu spicy soup, also known as Hu spicy soup, is a famous traditional snack in Henan province, which has become a "good heart" for Henan people because of its thick soup and spicy taste. In the eyes of Henan people, the morning without Hu spicy soup is not sober enough, so there are many stalls selling Hu spicy soup in the streets and lanes in the morning. However, because Hu spicy soup is a kind of regional specialty food, it doesn't look good at first sight. If it is used to eating, it will feel delicious. If it is not a local, it is estimated that it will be difficult to accept.

No.8: Stinky Tofu Roll

Stinky Tofu Roll is a specialty of Henan, especially Xinyang people's favorite snack. It began in the early Qing Dynasty, and was included in the imperial palace diet during the Xianfeng period. The production method was also very particular. After frying, the stinky tofu rolls added a fresh flavor that ordinary tofu rolls did not have. Before cooking, it smells strong, and it is covered with a layer of white velvet, which can instantly persuade people who covet it.