Xi'an's top ten specialties are: dog's head jujube, hickory nuts, fire crystal persimmons, Xi'an mutton steamed buns, peanut brittle, crystal cake, Zhouzhi kiwi fruit, Lintong pomegranate, Huanggui thick wine, gourd chicken.

1, dog's head jujube

Dog's head jujube is a class of nutrient-rich Verbenaceae plant fruit, native to the northwest of China, especially in Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia and other places. Dog-head jujube fruit is oblong or oblate, the size of an egg, the skin is yellow-green, the flesh is plump, tender texture, containing sweetness and light acidity, as well as rich in sugar, protein, vitamins and minerals.

2, hickory

Hickory is also a common specialty in Xi'an, every year in July and August are selling fresh walnuts everywhere. Dried walnuts in Xi'an are fresh hickory dried and ripened, and can be used with red dates in congee or as a stand-alone snack. Rich in fat, protein, vitamins and other nutrients, walnuts are both tasty and healthy.

3, fire crystal persimmon

Fire crystal persimmon cake is made of persimmons as the main material of a unique Xi'an famous points, is unique to Lintong County fire crystal persimmons as the main ingredient, with cinnamon and sugar as a filling, and then fried in a frying pan into. These persimmon cakes are crystal clear on the outside and sweet and savory on the inside, making them an excellent choice for breakfast or as a snack.

4, Xi'an mutton steamed bun

Mutton steamed bun production process is relatively complex, you need to go through the grinding of the bun, cooking mutton, soup and so on many links, each link on the material to the material to examine. First of all, grinding buns, you need to use gluten flour and yeast into the water and good and wake up, and then into the oil and salt water and cranberry sauce for kneading and fermentation, and then set up on the cutting board with the palm of your hand to beat the press, and then use the pasta press to make the steamed buns cake-like.

5, peanut brittle

Peanut brittle is another big specialty of Xi'an delicious snacks, peanut kernels and sugar made of syrup and fried peanuts fused together, and finally pressed into shape. This small snack is sticky, delicious and rich in flavor, especially suitable to be savored as afternoon tea.

6, crystal cake

Crystal cake originated in the Song Dynasty, is one of Xi'an's famous pastries, and its rich rose and orange cake aroma is very unique, known as "the first of the Qin points". With its crystal clear skin and sweet and savory filling, this confection is a great choice for both snacks and souvenirs.

7, Zhouzhi kiwifruit

Zhouzhi kiwifruit is a specialty of Zhouzhi County in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, because the skin of the fruit is covered with hair and looks like a kiwi monkey and so named. This fruit is not only tasty and delicious, but also nutritious, rich in vitamin C and minerals and other nutrients, known as the representative of healthy fruit.

8, Lintong pomegranate

Lintong pomegranate is a specialty of Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, the skin is thin and juicy, excellent quality, is classified as a fruit of the treasures. Pomegranate has a sweet and sour taste, and contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, which is good for health. As a representative fruit of Xi'an, Lintong pomegranate is also one of the very popular accompanying gifts.

9. Huanggui Bird's Nest Wine

Huanggui Bird's Nest Wine is a traditional wine of Xi'an, which began in the Shang Dynasty and has a history of more than 3,000 years. With a very low alcohol content of 0.5-1%, it is a refreshing drink that is suitable for both men and women of all ages. With its cultural heritage and sense of history, it is one of the specialties of Xi'an.

10, Gourd Chicken

Besides being finely made, the meat quality and flavor of Gourd Chicken is also what makes it so highly prized. Due to the use of whole chicken steamed, the chicken meat is tender and juicy, with a delicate flavor and aroma in the mouth. And by deep-frying, the skin of the chicken becomes extra crispy and tastes even more delicious and enticing with a hint of greasy aroma.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Xi'an City