Exploring Ancient Architecture of Shanxi with the Monkey King (Cuisine)

I. Northern Shanxi Route

Yungang District,Datong City : Hand-shaved into shape, Datong's knife-cut noodles are firm and smooth, while the soup base is rich and savory.

Pingcheng District,Datong City: The wrapper of Baihua Shaomai (steamed pork dumplings) is as thin as a cicada's wing and crystal clear, while the filling is deliciously diverse. Served with Baihua sauce and special vinegar, it offers a rich flavor that is both delicious and non-greasy.

Hunyuan County,Datong City: Hunyuan Cold Noodles are famous for their crystal clarity and smooth texture. They are a traditional delicacy of Hunyuan County in Shanxi Province.

Ying County,Shuozhou City : Ying County Cold Noodles are made from high-quality potato starch. Accompanied by fine shreds of dried tofu, coriander, and other garnishes, they are tangy, spicy, and visually appealing, with an excellent combination of color, aroma, and taste.

Shuozhou District,Shuozhou City: Shuozhou's Scalded Dough Dumplings utilize a unique scalding process to create the dumpling wrapper. The fillings are abundant and varied, exuding a delicious flavor that lingers long after each bite.

Wutai County,Xinzhou City: Buckwheat Wantuo are crafted from premium buckwheat flour through meticulous kneading and steaming. They offer a chewy and smooth texture with a tangy and spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite. They are nutritious and packed with health benefits, such as heat-clearing and detoxification.

Jinyuan District,Taiyuan City: Jinci Osmanthus Sweet Dumplings feature Jinci rice as their essence, infused with the sweet aroma of osmanthus. They are soft and moist, sweet without being cloying.

Pingyao County, Jinzhong City : Pingyao Beef has a bright red hue, with tender meat that is juicy without being greasy and lean without being dry, all wrapped in a mellow and delicious taste.

II. Southeastern Shanxi Route

Zezhou District,Jincheng City : Zhuanmian features a glossy and translucent appearance with a smooth texture that leaves a lasting impression with each bite. After cooking and draining, it is served with a clear broth and garnished with a mix of red and green vegetable strips. Sprinkled with coriander and sesame seeds, it presents a perfect harmony of color, aroma, and taste.

Gaoping County,Jincheng City: Gaoping's Ten Major Bowls typically consist of ten distinct dishes, including Tianhe Egg, White Boiled Pork, and Walnut Meat.

Zhangzi County,Changzhi City : Zhangzi Stir-fried Pancakes use white flour pancakes cut into strips, stir-fried with a variety of ingredients including shredded meat, garlic stalks, vermicelli, and chicken broth.

Pingshun County,Changzhi City : Pingshun Lu Dangshen (Codonopsis pilosula) is renowned for its slender roots, thick texture, pure flavor, yellow skin, red flesh, and vibrant color, earning it the title of “King of Dangshen.”

Luzhou District,Changzhi City: Donkey Meat Bun is made with high-quality donkey meat that is slow-cooked to tenderness and paired with a deliciously crunchy baked bun, offering a mouthful of happiness with every bite.

III. Southern Shanxi Route

Xi County,Linfen City : Xi County's Wantuo is crafted from locally grown buckwheat after husking, following traditional processing methods. Its chewy texture creates a unique flavor that is beloved by both locals and visitors.

Hongtong County,Linfen City : Lamb Mixed Offal Stew is seasoned only with basic ingredients like salt, chili oil, green onions, Sichuan peppercorns, then slowly simmered in a clay pot. This soup stimulates the salivary glands and is packed with nutrition.

Xiangfen County,Linfen City: Youfen Rice Porridge boasts a unique taste and texture, with a peculiar sour-fermented aroma that intertwines with the scalding heat and fiery spiciness of red chili oil, creating a memorable flavor that lingers long after consumption.

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Source: Comprehensive collation by sx.china.com