The following ten types of specialty snacks are found in Yuncheng:
1. Shanxian Mutton Soup This famous dish was first created by Xu Guili of Xiguan, Shanxian County, and has a history of more than 200 years. It is famous for its unique operation and production technology, which makes it have complete seasonings, thick and white juice, not fishy and not smelly, delicious, fat but not greasy, and various colors. It is famous not only locally, but also in Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, and Provinces such as Anhui also enjoy a high reputation.
2. Caoxian roast beef has a long history and strict selection of materials. Select 1-2-year-old southern Shandong yellow bull as raw material, add various seasonings and salt, marinate thoroughly, cook over low heat and dry in the air. , then cooked and fried with finely ground sesame oil, so it has the advantages of color, aroma, taste, beauty, fresh and tender meat, rich fragrance, and is cooked but not scattered.
3. Yellow River carp has golden scales and red tail, and its meat is tender and delicious. In ancient times, it was famous as a delicacy and ranked first in price among all fishes. During the Three Kingdoms period, the Yellow River carp was called the "noble fish". It is believed that "this is the best fish". Historically, Yellow River carp must be served as a main dish in every big banquet. It is cooked by senior chefs and has excellent color, aroma, taste and shape. It is one of Heze's famous delicacies.
4. Xieji Canned Soup is the most representative traditional snack in southwestern Shandong. It has been included in the famous foods of southwestern Shandong and Shandong. In 2004, it was named a Chinese famous food. Jar soup was originally created by Xie Dengpu, the great ancestor of Xie Yunde of Xieji Village, during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It has been passed down to the current owner Xie Yunde for five generations, with a history of more than 100 years. Xie Jingliang, the sixth generation descendant of Xieji's authentic canned soup, has further developed on the original basis and improved the process of making canned soup. All its raw materials use free-range green and white goats unique to southwestern Shandong. In order to promote the food culture of southwestern Shandong, Xieji Canned Soup Store has developed Crispy Sheep Jian, Braised Sheep Head, Braised Sheep Brain, Sheep Bones, Lamb Chops, Hot and Sour Sheep Lung Soup, Silk Tripe Soup, and Smallpox Soup. And other snacks. Xieji Can Soup House was recognized by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in 2003 and issued a trademark registration certificate.
5. Sausage and fragrant tripe are the traditional delicacies of "Jinjia Old Shop" in Dongming Dynasty. The sausage is made from pig intestines, pure lean pork, and seasonings such as sand kernels, Sichuan peppercorns, and cinnamon. The taste is pure, it can be stored for 1-2 years without deterioration, and it is easy to carry. Xiangdu, also known as Fendu, "is made of 80% pork and 20% mung bean flour as the main raw materials, with seasonings such as Amomum villosum, Sichuan peppercorns, sesame oil, etc., put it into pig urine and tie it, and cook it. It is shaped like a ball and tastes delicious. It is a top-quality dish.
6. Sesame candy is a traditional food in Heze area. It has strip shape and flat shape, milky white color, bright body, sweet and crispy taste, and pure and delicious taste. , rich in nutrients, and has the functions of soothing the stomach, relieving coughs and treating constipation.
7. Fried buns, one of the famous foods in southwestern Shandong, are oblate in shape. The top and bottom are golden yellow, crispy on the outside and fresh on the inside. The taste is very good. Because of the different fillings, they are divided into mutton, pork, and vegetable fried buns. Whether the filling is meat or vegetable, onions, ginger, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and fine pepper are added to the filling. Season with salt, ferment the wheat flour on the skin, put the buns in a pan for a while, add flour, pour sesame oil, turn over and serve.
8. Caozhou Shaobing is one of the famous delicacies in southwestern Shandong. It is round like the moon, red and yellow in the middle, burnt on the outside and tender on the inside, crispy and delicious. Its production method: use wheat flour, and go through the processes of kneading, fermentation, plate, and kneading. , press the oily pulp on a flat bun with sesame oil, salt, pepper, fennel noodles and other condiments, then cut the edge of the flower plate, apply a layer of sugar syrup, dip the surface with sesame seeds, and bake it in the oven.
9. "Lucheng" brand kohlrabi with soy sauce. This dish started during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 300 years. It is brown and transparent, moderately salty and sweet, fresh and crispy, and delicious. It has a long-lasting aroma and unique flavor. It is a local flavor dish with good quality and low price.
10. Zhuangmo is one of the famous delicacies in Yuncheng. It is made of fine flour dough and is stretched by hand into a long shape. Spread the stuffing on it, fold it into a roll, then pat it into a flat oval shape, put it in a pan and fry it in oil. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is delicious and you will not get tired of eating it. It has a unique flavor.