1. Haggis offal

Haggis offal originated from the famous traditional snack in Xinjiang County, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province. It is a high-quality mutton soup made from sheep skeleton, plus Lamb intestines, liver, lungs, blood, tripe, mutton and other meats are served with mutton oil, chili pepper, coriander, chopped green onion, etc. It is extremely delicious and has the characteristics of being fresh but not sour, fragrant and refreshing.

Generally, the famous southern Shanxi cuisine Mahua or Guokui are soaked in the soup. It is a very authentic snack in autumn and winter in Xinjiang and even southern Shanxi area.

2. Wenxi Boiled Cake

Wenxi Boiled Cake is a traditional local snack in Shanxi Province. Authentic Wenxi Boiled Cake is mostly produced in Wenxi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province , has the reputation of "King of Pastries" in Shanxi, and also has the reputation of "the most famous Chinese pastry". Among the people in southern Shanxi, "fried" is called "boiled". The main raw materials are flour, honey, finely ground sesame oil, sugar cake and fine red and white sugar. Wenxi boiled cake is shaped like a full moon, and its appearance is moon-white because the outer skin is covered with white sesame seeds.

It is wrapped with sesame seeds and is round in shape. Inside, there are two distinct colors of maroon and crimson-white fillings, which can be pulled out into filaments several centimeters long. It tastes crispy, sweet, non-skinny, non-sticky and not greasy. , will not deteriorate for a long time. Boiled cakes have been famous since the late Ming Dynasty. Mr. Lu Xun's novel "The Lonely" contains the words "I carried two packages of Wenxi's boiled cakes to see a friend", which shows that Wenxi's boiled cakes are indeed famous far and wide. Wenxi boiled cake is still a popular food suitable for all ages.

3. Yongji Beef Dumplings

"Yongji Beef Dumplings" is a folk snack in Yongji City, Shanxi Province. It is said to have a history of more than 100 years. Since there are many local Hui people, they like to eat beef. For the sake of tradition and authenticity, they often raise and slaughter their own cattle.

Either sell it elsewhere or eat it yourself. Shannan people like to eat dumplings, and gradually the local Hui people like to use pure beef as stuffing to make beef dumplings. Due to the scientific selection of ingredients and the beef bone soup cooked by ourselves to accompany the filling, the beef dumplings taste fresh, fragrant, tender, smooth and have an endless aftertaste.

4. Jishan Mahua

Jishan Mahua is a unique traditional snack in Yuncheng, Shanxi. It is said that Mahua was originally a palace food. When it was introduced to the people, it took the shape of two noodles stuck together. This kind of food can still be seen in Hongdong area. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a businessman from Xiwei Village, Zhaidian Town took it back to his hometown Jishan, made it and sold it, and many people ate it.

Later, the businessman continued to improve the production technology, changing the twist from two strands to three strands, and then twisted and fried them into golden filaments. At present, Jishan Mahua has been sold in more than 10 provinces and cities including Beijing, Shenzhen, and Heilongjiang, and is very popular.

5. Yangcheng Braised Pork

Yangcheng Braised Pork is a famous local delicacy in Yuncheng City and unique in Shanxi. Coming from the streets of Yangcheng Town, Ruicheng County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, it is a rare famous food in Shanxi Province.

Yangcheng braised pork has the characteristics of soft skin, fresh color, delicious but not greasy taste, long-term storage without rotting, crispy and delicious, etc. Braised pork sandwiched with fire-roasted cakes is a well-known local food, Yangcheng The most amazing thing about the braised pork is that when the braised pork is just taken out of the pot, the steaming aroma will whet your appetite. After the braised pork is cooled, it tastes even more unique and has a special flavor that makes diners praise it.

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