Chinese Food 中国美食

Shanxi wantuo grain jelly 山西碗托

It has a smooth surface and a firmer, more substantial bite than a delicate dessert jelly. Vinegar sharpens the grain flavour, while garlic and chilli can make an otherwise mild base taste quite assertive.

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Shanxi batter-coated vegetables 蘸片子

The outside is soft and gently chewy, with the vegetable still recognisable beneath it. A sour garlic dip gives a much stronger first impression than the mild batter, so try a lightly dipped piece before adding more.

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Yuanping oat-dough fish noodles 原平莜面鱼鱼

Oat dough has a firm, slightly coarse bite and a pronounced grain flavour. A moist sauce helps separate and coat the pieces.

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Xiyang pressed crisp cakes 昔阳压饼

Expect a dry snap and toasted grain flavour rather than a fluffy bread interior. Thin pieces can be fragile in a travel bag.

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Ronghe steamed vegetables 荣河蒸菜

The dish combines tender vegetables with a light grain coating. Its flavour depends strongly on the garlic, oil and sauce added at the table.

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Braised Abalone with Potatoes 土豆焖鲍鱼

Braised Abalone with Potatoes (土豆焖鲍鱼) is listed among the local specialties of Shanxi. The name includes 鲍鱼 (abalone), 土豆 (potato).

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Shanxi Assorted Hotpot 山西什锦火锅

Shanxi Assorted Hotpot (山西什锦火锅) is a hotpot popular in central and northern Shanxi.

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Shanxi Sweet-and-Sour Fish 山西糖醋鱼

Shanxi Sweet-and-Sour Fish (山西糖醋鱼) is a traditional Shanxi dish of Yellow River carp, fried and then dressed with a sauce of aged vinegar and sugar.

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Fish-Shaped Oat Noodles with Tomato 西红柿烩莜面鱼鱼

Fish-Shaped Oat Noodles with Tomato (西红柿烩莜面鱼鱼) is listed among the local specialties of Shanxi. The name includes 面鱼鱼 (a shaped noodle name, not proof of fish). The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food.

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Lamb Simmered with Astragalus Root 黄芪煨羊肉

Lamb Simmered with Astragalus Root (黄芪煨羊肉) is lamb cooked slowly with astragalus (黄芪), a root used in Chinese medicinal cooking.

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Sea Cucumber Stewed with Millet 小米炖辽参

Sea Cucumber Stewed with Millet (小米炖辽参) is listed among the local specialties of Shanxi. The name includes 小米 (millet). 炖 describes slow simmering.

Beef with Hollow Steamed Buns 牛肉窝窝头

Beef with Hollow Steamed Buns (牛肉窝窝头) is listed among the local specialties of Shanxi. The name includes 牛肉 (beef).