If Henan people eat the most and taste the best, it must be Xinyang people. Nanwan Fish, Huangchuan Turtle, Gushi Chicken-When it comes to Xinyang cuisine, people in Henan always say their names more or less. Xinyang is known as the "land of plenty", which is not only rich in products, but also smart Xinyang people use the gift of nature to create delicious food and spread it. Nowadays, in Zhengzhou, Xinyang restaurants can be seen everywhere, whether it is busy roads, remote alleys or even suburban villages.

1 most distinctive? Stewed Nanwan fish head

Introduction: Jiangnan Northland Jiangnan Northland, peach blossoms and flowing water, South Bay fish fertilizer. Nanwan fish is the chief representative of Xinyang cuisine, which is rich in Nanwan Lake in Xinyang, which is known as the "first lake in the Central Plains". The extremely clear and pure water quality not only makes Nanwan fish with tender meat, but also makes Nanwan fish with the most authentic taste. Nanwan fish also contains a variety of vitamins and rare elements necessary for human body, among which the content of "selenium", which is called anticancer element, is 3~5 times higher than that of ordinary fish, especially the head of silver carp in Nanwan fish is rich in DHA, which is known as "the beauty of silver carp is in the abdomen, and the taste of fish is in the head". Nanwan Fish has registered its trademark in the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and is a well-known brand both inside and outside the province.

Features: milky white in color and delicious in taste. Recommended index: five stars.

2 the most affordable? Luoshan Dachang decoction

Introduction: A traditional snack in Xinyang luoshan county is mainly made of Huainan pig intestines, tofu and pig blood, supplemented by various secret seasonings. According to legend, when Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, visited Luoshan, Xinyang, he passed a farmhouse at noon and smelled the rich fat sausage soup. He even ate several bowls and was full of praise. Luoshan colon soup became famous in one fell swoop. After being passed down from generation to generation and constantly improved, it has established the originator position of Luoshan Dachang Decoction in Henan's characteristic food culture.

Features: Fat but not greasy, soft and economical.

Bian Xiao's recommendation: The large intestine soup is exquisite and tastes different. With sweet and delicious Xinyang rice, you can't forget it once you eat it. Fall in love with the pig's large intestine, starting with Luoshan large intestine soup.

Recommended index: three stars

3 the most close to the people? canned meat

Introduction: Fermented pork is a special dish of Xinyang, which is used by Xinyang people to store pork at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month. The local Huainan black pig was selected as the ingredient of braised pork, which is a unique variety of Xinyang, not only rich in nutrition, but also rich in meat flavor. Canned meat is generally not eaten directly, because it is too oily and can be fried with vegetables and potatoes. With the improvement of living standards, canned meat is no longer used as a method to preserve meat, but it has become a beautiful scenery in eastern Henan cuisine.

Features: the meat is rich in flavor and the skin is soft.