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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

Hejin Sesame Candy 河津芝麻糖

Hejin Sesame Candy (河津芝麻糖) is listed among the local specialties of Yuncheng, Shanxi. The name includes 芝麻 (sesame). The term 糖 points to confectionery.

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AI illustration: A small white plate with a folded golden omelet and soft scrambled egg pieces.
Shanxi

Xinjiang County Egg Xuanzi 新绛鸡蛋旋子

Xinjiang County Egg Xuanzi (新绛鸡蛋旋子) is a golden rolled bread-and-egg dish from Xinjiang County (新绛县). The bread is griddle-cooked, combined with a layer of egg, folded and cut in half.

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AI illustration: A plate of small golden Chinese flaky pastries and a round stamped mooncake.
Shanxi

Shenchi Mooncakes 神池月饼

Shenchi Mooncakes (神池月饼) use local flaxseed oil and water in a traditional baking craft associated with Shenchi County (神池县). The finished cakes have a golden-brown, crumbly crust and sweet filling.

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AI illustration: A shallow ceramic bowl of large boneless red-braised meat cubes.
Shanxi

Wuzhai Pork and Vegetable Stew 五寨黑肉烩菜

Wuzhai Pork and Vegetable Stew (五寨黑肉烩菜) is listed among the local specialties of Xinzhou, Shanxi. It is grouped here with meat & poultry dishes; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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AI illustration: A plate with a few round golden baked or griddled flatbreads.
Shanxi

Fanshi Dimpled Flatbread 繁峙疤饼

Fanshi Dimpled Flatbread (繁峙疤饼) is a thin, round cake baked between heated ceramic granules in an iron pan. Its golden surface is marked with small round hollows, the scar-like pattern that gives the bread its name.

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