Yongji is a municipal administrative division in Shanxi Province, located in the east-central part of Shanxi Province, only about 130 kilometers away from Taiyuan City, the provincial capital.
This historical and cultural city has a rich food culture and is definitely a paradise for food lovers.
Next, let’s take a look at what delicious food there is in Yongji.
First, tofu nao.
Yongji's tofu nao is one of the local specialty snacks. The raw materials for making it are local high-quality soybeans and water.
Tofu brain is made from soy milk and has a silky and soft texture, as well as a fishy aroma.
You can also choose different ingredients according to your personal taste, such as bean dregs, sesame paste, chili sauce, etc., to make it an unforgettable taste.
Second, mutton steamed buns.
Yongji's mutton steamed bun is a delicious and nutritious food that is very popular in the local area.
The steamed buns are steamed with Yongji specialty flour, and the mutton is made from local prairie mutton cut into chunks, seasoned with sauteed Sichuan peppercorns, cumin and other spices and then fired.
After tearing open the steamed buns, paired with rich mutton soup, delicious mutton, and a variety of fresh vegetables, it will definitely increase your appetite.
Third, water chestnut cake.
Horseshoe cake is a traditional snack in Yongji area. It is easy to eat and delicious.
The main raw materials of water chestnut cake are glutinous rice flour and water chestnuts, together with sesame, sugar and other additives. After stirring, steaming, cutting into pieces, and finally covered with a layer of crispy and delicious sesame syrup, the crispy texture and sweet glutinous rice aroma make the water chestnut cake delicious.
People have endless aftertaste.
In short, in the city of Yongji, there are many delicacies, each of which is full of a strong flavor of hometown.