As a city with a long history, Delingha's food culture is closely connected with its historical and geographical background, forming a unique flavor.
There are traditional delicacies such as braised beef, dried mutton, tsampa, and fried noodles, as well as specialties that incorporate Han, Tibetan, Mongolian, Hui and other ethnic styles.
Among them, the most worth mentioning is Delingha’s mutton jerky.
Delingha's mutton jerky is also one of my country's famous specialties. It is made from fresh mutton and specially processed. It has a delicious taste, moderate salty and sweet taste, and a strong western style.
It is not only a favorite delicacy among locals, but also favored by more and more tourists. Mutton jerky specialty stores are also opening in endlessly in other places.
In addition to mutton jerky, Delingha’s braised beef is also a delicacy not to be missed.
It uses the best beef and stews it with specific spices and condiments. It has a crispy texture, is soaked in gravy and has a fragrant aroma.
Another special delicacy, tsampa, uses the special environment and precise production technology of the plateau area to grind highland barley into powder, add water and knead it. It is soft, glutinous and delicious.
In short, Delingha’s food culture is inseparable from its unique historical and geographical background. The food here is undoubtedly the best interpretation of its profound cultural heritage.