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AI illustration: Small rectangular and irregular pieces of sesame or peanut brittle and puffed-rice candy on a simple plate.
Shanxi

Jiexiu Filled Candy 介休贯馅糖

Jiexiu Filled Candy (介休贯馅糖) is a sweet from Jiexiu (介休) in Jinzhong (晋中), Shanxi: a malt-sugar casing wrapped around a filling of nuts or flowers and rolled in sesame.

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AI illustration: A wooden tray of pale steamed glutinous rice cakes cut into tidy soft blocks.
Shanxi

Qixian Guanchang Snack 祁县灌肠

Qixian Guanchang Snack (祁县灌肠) is listed among the local specialties of Jinzhong, Shanxi. It is grouped here with meat & poultry dishes; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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Shanxi

Shouyang Dried Tofu 寿阳豆腐干

Shouyang Dried Tofu (寿阳豆腐干) is a firm soy product made in Shouyang County (寿阳县). At local producer Jianmin Industrial Company (健民实业), the tofu has a reddish colour, compact texture and strong bean aroma.

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AI illustration: A bowl of broad rustic wheat or oat dough ribbons and short handmade pasta pieces.
Shanxi

Lingshi Gulei Dish 灵石骨累

Lingshi Gulei Dish (灵石骨累) is listed among the local specialties of Jinzhong, Shanxi. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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AI illustration: A shallow bowl of cooked wheat noodles with a modest brown savory dressing.
Shanxi

Zuoquan Fried Noodles 左权炒面

Zuoquan Fried Noodles (左权炒面) is listed among the local specialties of Jinzhong, Shanxi. The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food. 炒 describes stir-frying.

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AI illustration: A bowl of broad rustic wheat or oat dough ribbons and short handmade pasta pieces.
Shanxi

Beixiang Lamb Hubo 北相羊肉胡卜

Beixiang Lamb Hubo (北相羊肉胡卜) is a dish of shredded flatbread simmered in fresh mutton broth from Beixiang Town (北相镇) in Yanhu District (盐湖区), Yuncheng (运城), Shanxi.

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AI illustration: A ceramic plate of small golden fried dough pastries with visible airy crisp texture.
Shanxi

Ruicheng Puffed Fried Cakes 芮城泡泡油糕

Ruicheng Puffed Fried Cakes (芮城泡泡油糕) are deep-fried pastries with a sugar filling from Ruicheng (芮城), in Yuncheng (运城) in the south-west of Shanxi, on the borders with Shaanxi and Henan.

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