2. Guangling big-tailed sheep and mutton: Guangling big-tailed sheep and mutton is a specialty of Guangling County, Datong, Shanxi. Guangling big-tailed sheep has a long history. It is said that it was introduced from Mongolia in the Han Dynasty. Due to the changes of the times and the mutual exchange of economy and trade, Mongolian sheep, mainly grazing all year round, were introduced into agricultural areas from grassland.
3. Mutton in Datong Sour Soup: According to Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica, "Mutton can warm the middle warmer and tonify deficiency, tonify the middle warmer and tonify qi, stimulate appetite, nourish kidney and tonify qi, benefit gallbladder and improve eyesight, cure fatigue and cold, and treat five strains and seven injuries". Datong mutton is famous in China for its delicious taste, tender meat, fresh quality and beautiful appearance.
4. Peanut vegetable stuffing cake in northern Shaanxi: Peanut vegetables are abundant in northern Shaanxi, also known as auricularia auricula, lichen and auricularia auricula, which are natural green foods. Protein content is 13%- 18%, sugar is 4-6%, inorganic salt is 13- 15%, and crude fiber is 1-4%. In addition, it also contains various vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, zinc and calcium.
5. Datong roast lamb chop: Datong roast lamb chop is a famous dish for entertaining guests. Roast leg of lamb evolved from roast whole sheep. According to legend, hunting and nomadic people who live in the vast land in northern China often roast whole prey and eat whole sheep by bonfires.