Health and Wellness in Shanxi, Summer Retreat in Shanxi — Datong: Cuisine Section

Datong attracts countless tourists with its profound historical and cultural heritage, and its unique local snacks and delicacies make tourists linger with no thought of leaving.

01 Datong Knife-cut Noodles

Known as the “King of Noodle Dishes,” the most famous knife-cut noodles come from Datong. Datong's knife-cut noodles are renowned for their affordable price and excellent quality, as well as their perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste. The noodles are smooth on the outside and chewy on the inside, soft but not sticky, with a delightful taste that becomes more fragrant with each bite. The noodles are wide and thick, offering a chewy texture with a slight elasticity.

02 Datong Huanggao

Datong Huanggao is one of the favorite local special snacks of the people of Datong, Shanxi Province, and it is also a representative of local home-style food. It is primarily made from yellow millet flour and then steamed. Golden in color, it has a soft, chewy, and fragrant texture. Its skin is thin and soft, while its taste is dense, elastic, and aromatic, filling the air with its delightful scent. Huanggao can be eaten in a variety of ways, either plain or fried.

03 Hunyuan Cold Jelly

Hunyuan Cold Jelly is one of the representative delicacies of Datong, known for its smooth and refreshing texture as well as its unique seasoning. The main ingredients of this dish are potato starch and dried tofu, which are skillfully blended and processed. The cold jelly has a clear and bright appearance with vivid colors, and a smooth, tender, non-greasy taste. When paired with condiments such as soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers, as well as garnishes like chopped scallions and coriander, the dish becomes even more delicious. During the scorching summer days, a bowl of cold jelly is more than enough to provide a refreshing and cooling experience.

04 Yunzhou Daylily

The flower buds of daylily are fleshy, plump, and delicious, making them a perfect dish for entertaining guests. They can be stir-fried with meat or braised with eggs. Commonly known as “golden needle,” the daylily is a superior ingredient for cooking delicious dishes, and the golden needle soup is even more flavorful and nutritious.

Come to Datong and embark on a culinary journey during the scorching summer!

Source: Comprehensive collation by sx.china.com