Jiaozuo belongs to Henan Province and is located in the northwest of Henan Province. It was known as Shanyang and Huaizhou in ancient times. It is one of the central areas for the early activities of the Chinese nation. It has existing Peiligang Culture, Yangshao Culture and Longshan Culture sites. It is also the hometown of historical and cultural celebrities such as Sima Yi, Han Yu, Li Shangyin, Zhu Zaiyu, Xu Heng and the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest, Shan Tao and Xiang Xiu.

Jiaozuo is also the birthplace of Chinese Tai Chi. There are three 5A-level scenic spots in its territory, including Yuntai Mountain, Shennong Mountain, and Qingtian River. It not only has a long history and culture, beautiful scenery, but also has many delicious foods. Today, the editor will take stock of the top ten famous foods in Jiaozuo City.

1. Iron-bar yam: It is one of the most famous specialties of Jiaozuo. Yams have been cultivated locally for thousands of years. Since ancient times, yam has been used in cooking and medicine. Tieguang yam is solid in texture, powdery enough, white in color, and does not fall apart after being cooked for a long time. It is commonly known as "chicken bone yam". Whether you use yam to cook or make soup, it is very delicious and nutritious.

2. Huaifu Naotang Donkey Meat: It is one of the specialties of Qinyang City, Jiaozuo City. Originated from the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 100 years. It is made from local donkeys from the plains of northern Henan. Its characteristics are: fresh soup, tender meat and full of fragrance.

3. Salted donkey meat: It is one of the famous snacks in Qinyang City, Jiaozuo. It is said to have a history of more than 100 years. It was invented by a butcher named Hu Zhan'ao on West Street, who later made it famous. The hutong where he lived was renamed Shalu Hutong. The salted donkey meat is carefully selected and carefully made. Its characteristics: the broth is milky white, fragrant and mild, fat but not greasy, and rich in nutrients.

4. Haichangong Songhua Egg: It is one of the traditional specialties of Wuliyuan Township, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo. According to legend, it originated in the Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. It was also a tribute from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its characteristics are: long-lasting, moderately soft, fragrant and rich in nutrients.

5. Maji Roast Chicken: It is a specialty of Xuliang Town, Boai County. It is said that Maji Roast Chicken originated in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. It won the first prize of Henan Province Flavor Snacks. Its characteristics: the roasted chicken is delicious in color and shakes from the bone. It is very delicious.

6. Mengzhou Fried Noodles: Mengzhou Fried Noodles is one of the specialty snacks of Mengzhou City, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. The fried noodles here are different from the fried noodles in other places. In other places, the noodles are usually cooked first and then fried. Here, you put the raw noodles in a pan and fry them little by little, then stir-fry the meat and vegetables. Cover the meat and vegetables with the fried noodles, pour in the broth with chicken essence, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce and other ingredients, and cover it immediately. Cover the pot and simmer. Its characteristics: Mengzhou fried noodles are dry and crisp, with a burnt yellow color, mixed with tender white bean sprouts, pink shredded pork, green onions, and served with green or red peppers. The freshness of the vegetables and the burnt aroma of the noodles are blended together. Rich in color, oily but not greasy, chewy in taste and full of flavor.

7. Xu Liang Pulled Noodles: Xu Liang Pulled Noodles is one of the special snacks in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. Remove when cooked. Then pour the marinade over it. Its characteristics: oily but not greasy, endless aftertaste.

8. Zhangsan Baozi: It is one of the traditional famous foods in Jiaozuo area. The founder of Zhangsan Baozi is named Zhang Sanchun, ranking third, so the people call the buns made by him Zhangsan Baozi. In fact, Zhang San's steamed buns are fried steamed buns, because the ingredients are carefully selected and made. So it is very delicious and very famous in the local area.

9. Nanzhuang mixed mung bean jelly: It is one of the specialties of Mengzhou City, Jiaozuo, Henan. It is said to have a history of thousands of years. Henan Province was rated as one of the first batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage protection projects. The jelly here is very different from the jelly in other cities. The mud jelly is green and fragrant. It is mixed with mustard, ginger, mature vinegar, sesame paste and other condiments. It not only tastes smooth, but also has the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying, relieving fire and dispelling wind. , digest food, strengthen the stomach, and eliminate flatulence.

10. Xiwo Braised Pork: Xiwo Braised Pork is produced in Xiwo Village, Mengzhou City, Jiaozuo City. It is said that Xiwo Braised Pork originated in the late Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 300 years. It is made from livestock meat such as farm pigs, chickens, cattle, sheep, donkeys, etc., with more than 20 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines and spices such as cloves, star anise, fennel, cinnamon, etc., and cooked with "hundred-year-old soup". Its characteristics are: color It is delicious, mellow and crispy, fat but not greasy, smooth in the mouth, pleasant aroma, and rich in nutrients.