Exploring the Flavors of Shanxi: A Journey Through Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine — Central Shanxi Cuisine
从历史悠久的平遥牛肉到香甜可口的太谷饼，在山西晋中的广袤大地上，流传着无数令人垂涎欲滴的美食佳肴，它们不仅是味蕾上的享受，更是山西深厚文化底蕴的生动展现。
From the time-honored Pingyao beef to the delicious and sweet Taigu cakes, the vast land of central Shanxi boasts countless mouthwatering delicacies. They are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a vivid display of Shanxi's profound cultural heritage.
糖醋丸子：糖醋丸子有各种各样的做法和口味，其中最著名的就是猪肉丸和牛肉丸。猪肉丸是用猪肉末和各种调料混合制成，而牛肉丸则是用牛肉末和调料混合制成。除了猪肉和牛肉之外，还有鱼丸、虾丸等各种海鲜丸。这些糖醋丸子有的酥脆可口，有的柔软滑嫩，有的酸甜适中，有的则是咸鲜适口。
Sweet and Sour Meatballs: Sweet and Sour Meatballs come in various preparations and flavors, with pork meatballs and beef meatballs being the most renowned. Pork meatballs are made from ground pork mixed with various spices, while beef meatballs are crafted from ground beef combined with seasoning. Besides pork and beef, there are also various seafood meatballs such as fish and shrimp meatballs. These sweet and sour meatballs can be crispy and delicious, soft and tender, sweet and sour to perfection, or savory and just right.
晋商小酥肉：酥肉是用猪肋条肉切块，经过煮、炸、蒸等多道工序制作而成。小酥肉经过蒸制，夹一块入口，却酥而不烂，肥而不腻，酱香浓郁，碗底的汤汁浓稠。
Jinshang Small Crispy Pork: Crispy pork is made by cutting pork ribs into chunks and going through multiple processes including boiling, frying, and steaming. When a piece of the small crispy pork is steamed and taken into the mouth, it is crispy yet not overly tender, fatty but not greasy, with a rich sauce aroma, and the broth at the bottom of the bowl is thick and luscious.
岚县土豆宴：岚县是中国马铃薯之乡，也是土豆美食之乡，拥有200多年的种植历史和丰富的土豆文化。岚县推出的108道土豆宴，包括水晶饺子、烤土豆、等土豆特色创新美食。口感丰富多样，色香味俱全。
Lan County Potato Feast: Lan County is known as the hometown of potatoes in China and also the land of potato cuisine, with over 200 years of potato cultivation history and a rich potato culture. Lan County offers a 108-dish potato feast, including unique and innovative potato dishes such as crystal dumplings and roasted potatoes. The flavors are diverse, and the dishes are a complete delight for the senses of smell, taste, and sight.
