Pingliang is a county-level city in Gansu Province, located in the east of Gansu Province, and is known as ""; it is an important town on the ancient ""and is a major hub.Pingliang has been a strategic town for guarding the Qin Dynasty, controlling the Five Original Regions, and is a "

" and a traditional trading center in the east of the.Local specialtiesinclude:vegetable and tofubuns,dried fruit,steamed buns,pot stickers,roasted chickenand lamb, as well as local specialties such as:flat noodlesfish, and fried fruit from Pingliang.

Local specialties of Jingning

introduction

Jingning has manylocal delicaciessnacks, and one of them is " " (yang pi), which is popular throughout the region and is particularly favored by women." " (yang pi) is also known as" " (liang pi) and is sold year-round in Jingning County. It is especially popular during the summer, and has a unique flavor in winter." " (liang pi) is a popular snack in China, known for its refreshing taste and chewy texture.The recipe for " " (liang pi) typically includes:wheat flourwater

vinegar

chili oilsesame oiland seasonings such as salt, sugar, and pepper.The process of making " " (liang pi) usually involves:mixing the wheat flour with water to form a doughfermenting the dough for several hourskneading the dough and adding the seasoningsslicing the dough into thin stripsand serving it with various toppings such as chili oil, vinegar, and sesame seeds.ChiliPrepared ingredients such as chili oil and minced garlic.Unique pickling methods for Muslims in Jingning, including vinegar, salt, seasoning water,Chili oiland more." " (huo shao zi) is a local snack in Jingning, made from wheat flour, oil, and various seasonings.It is known for its crispy and savory texture." " (huo shao zi) is often sold on the streets of Jingning, and is a popular snack for locals and tourists alike." " (wu xiang lu) is a traditional Chinese dish made with beef.

The beef is marinated in a mixture of five spices, including star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and Sichuan peppercorns.

The dish is typically served with rice or noodles.

" " (su hu zi) is a local snack from Pingliang, made from wheat flour, peanuts, and other ingredients.It is known for its crispy and sweet texture." " (su hu zi) is often sold on the streets of Pingliang, and is a popular snack for locals and tourists alike.

" " (hua hua mian) is a local noodle dish from Pingliang.

It is made with high-quality wheat flour and is known for its refreshing taste and chewy texture.

" " (hua hua mian) is often served with various toppings, such as vegetables, meat, and sauces.

" " (hua hua mian) is a popular dish in Pingliang, and is often enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

Jingning roasted chicken, also known as Jingning braised chicken, is a traditional Han dish from Jingning County, Gansu Province, belonging to Gansu cuisine.It is characterized by its beautiful appearance, tender and delicious flavor, shiny surface, reddish-brown color, rich meat aroma, and delicious texture, making it a popular and sought-after food among travelers passing through the Xilinhote Highway.It can be eaten on the road or as a gift to relatives and friends, and is highly regarded by everyone. It is both a delicious meal and a nutritious food.People describe it as "smelling of fragrance from afar, with a flavor that comes fromchicken." It has a history of processing and brewing for nearly a hundred years.Preparation

Ingredients: 1 chicken, 25g peppercorns, 2.5g star anise, 25g cinnamon, 25g white flower, 25g fresh

ginger, 25g fennel, 25gSichuan peppercorns, 25g cloves, 10g cardamom,fennel10g salt,sugaras neededPreparation method: 1. Selection: Use local specialty, tender chicken as the main ingredient, requiring health and no disease.2. Slaughter: Slaughter the chicken, remove the blood, and immediately immerse in hot water (60-70℃) to remove hair, remove the internal organs, and wash clean.Then soak in water for about 2 hours to remove blood, and then take it out, hang it to dry the surface moisture.

3. Makebraisesolution: Put the seasoning into a muslin bag, put it into a pot of water, then add salt and sugar, and cook to make the braise solution.4. Braising: Put the pre-shaped white chicken into the braising solution pot (put the chicken in order of size), first use a large fire to boil, remove the foam, then reduce the heat and simmer for several hours until the chicken is cooked through, and then take it out.After taking out, brush with fragrant oil, and that is the finished product.Mung bean noodlesIntroductionMung bean noodles is a traditional Han noodle food in Gansu Province.It is not a common wood ear mushroom, but mung beans are beans and vegetables.The white noodles are spread and cut into noodles about the width ofgreen onionleaves,

long and thin noodles.

First put the mung beans in boiling water to cook, then add the noodles, stir-fry and cool, and then season with salt, vinegar, cooked oil and chili oil. The soup is milky white and the noodles are green and white, which is a delicious and nutritious dish.

History and cultureEmperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty brought alfalfa from the West to China, which was first planted in the Lintong area of the Central Plains. Alfalfa can grow in mountainous areas, and it can be harvested for several years, and the leaves are soft and tender.PreparationThe white noodles are spread and cut into noodles about the width of green onion leaves, long and thin. First put the mung beans in boiling water to cook, then add the noodles, stir-fry and cool, and then season with salt, vinegar, cooked oil and chili oil. The soup is milky white and the noodles are green and white, which is a delicious and nutritious dish.Steamed buns from JingjiangIntroductionSteamed buns from Jingjiang are a traditional snack in Jingjiang, Gansu Province, made from flour and repeatedly kneaded and steamed.The skin is thin and crisp, with multiple layers, and it is crispy and not sticky when eaten cold. It has a sweet aftertaste and can be preserved for a long time.Steamed buns from Jingjiang are crispy and delicious, with a long-lasting aroma. They are hot and soft, and cold and crispy. They have the characteristics of being able to be stored for a long time without becoming moldy, rotten, or changing in taste.

Steamed buns from Jingjiang, with a translucent and snow-white skin, are highly praised.

History and culture

Legend has it that during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi visited Jingjiang on his tour. The local officials presented steamed buns made by the people to the emperor, and the emperor praised them highly and designated them as imperial food. This tradition has lasted until today.

Fire-roasted noodles

Introduction

Fire-roasted noodles are a specialty of Jingjiang. There are only two places in the entire county that make them. The method is: First, mix the best wheat flour with two taels of oil, knead into dough, roll into balls, brush with oil, and then pull and roll the dough, and then rub it into a ball. Add chopped green onions, oil, and seasonings, and press it flat. Then bake it in a steamer for about half an hour, and the noodles will turn golden and crispy. Some people also wrap them in sweet dough and bake them in the same way.

PreparationWalk around the streets and alleys of Jingjiang, and you can smell the aroma of chopped green onions. People gather around to make fire-roasted noodles.The storefronts on the street, the shelves are filled with steaming steamers, and the stone charcoal is burning red. On the table, there are balls of dough. People roll the dough into balls and then steam them.Flower noodlesIntroduction

Flower noodles are a traditional noodle food from Pingliang, Gansu.

Especially famous in Jingjiang County.

Flower noodles are mainly made from

sorghum

noodles, which have a smooth texture and are nutritious. They are popular among people of all ages.

The main ingredient is wheat flour.

History and cultureFor many years, workers, government officials, soldiers, and students from outside the province were stationed here. Almost every day, there were people coming and going. There was a time when there were so many people coming and going that there was no place to eat. This is a memory that I cherish.White flourthick, cut into narrow strips, and pour over stir-fried vegetables, and then add chili oil.

Sour and spicy soupIf anyone doesn't like it, they will not eat it. This is a precious memory that I will always cherish.

The best food I have ever eaten is flower noodles, and this is the food I remember most.

Land vegetable and meat pieIntroductionThe land vegetable and meat pie is made from locally grown low-grade algae plants in Huatai. It is washed and dried. Add chopped green onions.noodlestofuand mix it. Use dough to make it. The taste is light and nutritious, and it is a favorite food for men, women, and children.

Preparation

The land vegetable and meat pie is made from locally grown low-grade algae plants in Huatai. It is washed and dried. Add chopped green onions, noodles, tofu, and mix it. Use dough to make it. The taste is light and nutritious, and it is a favorite food for men, women, and children.Wrap cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves, white bark, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, scallions, etc., in muslin.2. Add enough water to the pot, add beef, and the herb mixture. Bring to a boil, remove foam, add salt, soy sauce, sugar, and coloring, and simmer over low heat for 4 to 6 hours, depending on the beef's age and tenderness. Remove and drain when cooked, then slice thinly and arrange on plates.

Sunflower seeds

Introduction

Sunflower seeds are a traditional, handmade snack from Chongxin County, Pingliang City, Gansu Province.The main ingredients are locally grown high-quality wheat flour and sesame oil, along with walnut kernels,peanuts,rice,black sesame,white sesame,sunflower seeds, and green/red silk as fillings.

Appearance and Color

The finished product is golden in color, with a crispy exterior and soft interior, and is sweet and delicious, with high nutritional value. It has effects such as improving intelligence, strengthening the brain, and promoting hair growth, making it an ideal snack and a great gift for visiting friends and relatives.PreparationIngredients: High-quality wheat flour;Pure sesame oil;Walnut kernels;Peanut kernels;Black sesame;White sesame;

Sunflower seeds;

Green/red silk.

Preparation method: Sunflower seeds are primarily made with locally grown high-quality wheat flour and sesame oil, with walnut kernels, peanut kernels, black sesame, white sesame, sunflower seeds, and green/red silk as fillings. The flour and sesame oil are thoroughly mixed and kneaded by hand to form the filling, which can be divided into two types based on the filling: "Five-nut flavor" (walnut kernels, peanut kernels, black sesame, white sesame, sunflower seeds) and "Crispy and fragrant flavor". The aroma is slowly released through deep-frying, resulting in a golden, crispy, and fragrant product.

Flower NoodlesIntroductionFlower noodles are a unique Han Chinese noodle snack from Pingliang, Gansu.The most famous of these is in Jiangchuan County.Flower noodles are mainly made frommillet.

noodles. They are smooth and healthy to eat, and are popular among people in urban and rural areas.

The main ingredient is wheat flour.History and CultureThe group has been stationed for many years. Government officials and military personnel from various provinces and regions conducting investigations, recruiting, and training personnel, as well as young volunteers, are frequent visitors.When you come to eat flower noodles, it's a treat. People at that time had a high consumption desire, and they wouldn't give up on anything.There werewhite noodles.Thick, rolled thin, and cut into narrow strips. Add cooked vegetables, such as stir-fried vegetables, and pour over a spicy and sour soup.

No one would think that this is not delicious, and the remaining ones are precious memories. The best meal I've ever had was eating flower noodles, and even after eating a state banquet, I still couldn't get tired of this popular dish.

Vegetable Meatballs

IntroductionCollect algae plants that grow on the slopes of Wutong, wash them, and dry them. Mix with chopped green onions..Rice noodlesTofuMix into a filling. Usebread flour

to make. The taste is light and nutritious, and is a favorite of men, women, and the elderly.

Wash, dry, mix with green onions, rice noodles, and tofu, and form into balls using bread flour. The taste is light and nutritious, and is a favorite of men, women, and the elderly.