What’s delicious in Xuchang, Henan? As one of the five central provinces in China, Henan’s food culture is also rich and colorful.

Xuchang is a city in southern Henan. There are also many traditional delicacies here that make people salivate.

The first delicacy is Xuchang roast chicken.

Roast chicken is a famous traditional dish in Xuchang. It mainly uses local chickens and uses unique seasonings and roasting techniques. The roasted chicken is tender, mellow, juicy and very delicious.

The second delicacy is Xuchang gummy candies.

Xuchang has a long history of sugar industry, and its soft candies are also very famous.

The main raw materials of gummy candies are brown sugar, maltose, molasses, etc. After many times of stirring, kneading and pulling, they form soft and delicious candies. Especially during the New Year, the custom of giving candy has made gummy candies a favorite among many citizens.

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The third delicacy is Xuchang Crock Pot Soup.

Earthen pot soup is a specialty soup in Xuchang. It is very particular about the selection of ingredients. It selects ingredients from meat, cabbage, mushrooms, fungus, tofu and other ingredients, and adds appropriate amounts of ginger, garlic, Codonopsis pilosula, jujube and other condiments.

Simmered for several hours in an earthen pot over slow fire, the soup is mellow and nutritious. It is a good way to keep warm in Xuchang in winter.

The above are the three traditional delicacies of Xuchang. Whether you are a local or a tourist, you must take a food tour in Xuchang to taste these unique delicacies and experience the city's unique food culture.