As the saying goes: "Chang'an has been the capital of emperors since ancient times, and it can be seen for five thousand years in one day." Xi'an has a history of more than 3,100 years as a city and more than 1,100 years as a capital. It is one of the four ancient capitals in China, one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, and the starting point of the Silk Road. Let’s take a look at what staple foods Xi’an people grew up eating and what kind of characteristics they have. Please see below for details. 1. Roujiamo snacks with cured sauce
Times are developing and nationalities are integrating. Nowadays, roujiamo snacks can be seen everywhere around us. But do you know where the most authentic Roujiamo is? It’s in Xi’an! The Roujiamo with cured sauce is an intangible cultural heritage of Shaanxi Province. It is prepared with more than 30 kinds of seasonings. The ingredients are carefully selected and the fire skills are perfect. The aged soup is used, so the cured meat is ruddy in color and not rotten. 2. Beef and mutton steamed buns
Beef and mutton steamed buns are a special delicacy in Xi'an. Its preparation is relatively complicated, and it is difficult for us to make the taste in the store at home. Therefore, if you want to eat authentic steamed buns, you must eat them in the store. The steamed buns in the store are carefully cooked, the ingredients are heavy and mellow, the meat is rotten and the soup is thick, fat but not greasy, which makes people have endless aftertaste after eating. 3. Shaanxi Liangpi
Shaanxi Liangpi is one of the special snacks of the Han nationality. It has a wide variety and is generally eaten cold. The preparation methods are different, the mixing is also unique, and the taste is different. Liangpi has a long history. The legend of Liangpi originated from the period of Qin Shihuang and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Therefore, friends who visit Xi’an, Shaanxi Liangpi is also a delicacy that must be tasted! 4. Gourd head steamed bun
Gourd head is one of Xi’an’s special snacks, and this delicacy is a heavy-flavored snack Good news for partners. Because pig intestine has thick fat and is shaped like a gourd, it is called gourd head. The basic raw materials of gourd head are pig intestines and pork belly. The cooked gourd head is eaten with sugared garlic, spicy sauce, etc. It is fragrant and tender, fat but not greasy. 5. Oily Noodles
I think the two easiest and most difficult foods to prepare in the world are egg fried rice and oily noodles. Xi'an has become very popular in the past two years, and Youpo Noodles has also become very popular. Youpo noodles are one of Shaanxi's traditional specialty noodles. They originated in the Ming Dynasty and have a fresh, sour and spicy taste.
Friends who travel to Xi'an, eat a bowl of fried noodles, it is economical and affordable, taste the local specialties, and make your trip worthwhile!