My hometown, Hebei, is a province with a long history and profound cultural heritage. It is located in North China, bordering the Bohai Sea to the east, Shanxi and Henan provinces to the south, and the Taihang Mountains to the west.
Due to the influence of geographical location and historical background, Hebei Province has a unique food culture, and many traditional dishes have strong local characteristics and historical background.
The following are 10 representative Hebei delicacies: 1. Goubuli steamed buns: Goubuli steamed buns are a specialty snack in Tianjin, but they originated from the period when Tianjin was directly under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province.
It was created by the first bun shop founded by Goubuli.
This kind of steamed bun has a white skin, delicious filling and soft texture. It is a beloved classic delicacy.
2. Braised chicken: Braised chicken is one of the famous traditional dishes in Zhangjiakou City. It is made with original ecological chicken as the main ingredient.
After soaking with secret seasoning, put it into a pressure cooker to cook, and finally take it out and bake it with brown sugar, vinegar and other seasonings. The chicken is fragrant, tender and delicious.
3. Fried liver: Fried liver is one of the special snacks in Baoding City. It is made with tofu skin and beef liver as the main ingredients.
Add peanut oil, ginger, garlic and other seasonings to the wok, stir-fry the tofu skin and beef liver together, it will taste delicious and melt in your mouth.
4. Steamed buns: Steamed buns are a traditional food in Xingtai City. They are a simple food made from fermented flour.
It is round in shape, soft on the inside, and has a sweet taste. It is suitable for eating with various dishes, such as ham, pancakes, dried tofu, etc.
5. Huo Shaomai: Huo Shaomai is one of the representative snacks in Chengde City, Hebei Province. It is a dumpling-like food made of pork, shrimp, diced bamboo shoots and other ingredients.
Wrapped in crystal skin, it has a refreshing taste and tender meat filling. It is a widely loved local snack.
6. Sanjue Roast Chicken: Sanjue Roast Chicken is another famous dish in Chengde City.
It is made from three ingredients: chicken, mushrooms and cornmeal.
Cut the chicken into pieces, shred the mushrooms and mix them together, then add corn flour and mix evenly, and finally grill it over charcoal fire. The taste is fragrant and the meat is tender.
7. Zhuozhou Roast Duck: Zhuozhou Roast Duck originated from the Ming Dynasty in northern China.
It uses thousand-year-old fruit trees as fuel to roast the duck. The roasted duck skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is tender and delicious, which is deeply loved by diners.
8. Anguo Steamed Dumplings: Anguo Steamed Dumplings originated in Baoding City, Hebei Province and are a traditional snack.
It is characterized by a thin outer skin and juicy filling. It is made with fresh pork, vegetables and other ingredients, and has a fragrant and delicious taste.
9. Shijiazhuang hemp flower: Shijiazhuang hemp flower is one of the traditional famous foods in Shijiazhuang City. It is a dessert made of flour, sugar, oil and other raw materials.
It looks like twists and tastes crispy and sweet. It is a snack suitable for eating with tea.
10. Shaoxing glutinous rice duck: Shaoxing glutinous rice duck is one of the traditional famous dishes in Zhuozhou City, Hebei Province. It is made of duck meat and glutinous rice as the main raw materials.
The oil is rich in aroma and the taste is fresh and tender. It is a very unique delicacy.
In short, Hebei’s food culture is colorful and there are many representative delicacies.
In addition to being delicious, these delicacies also inherit rich historical and cultural connotations and are an important manifestation of exploring the regional culture of Hebei Province.