Henan Braised Noodles
Henan Braised Noodles is a traditional Han snack that combines meat, vegetables, soup and rice. It is famous in the Central Plains for its delicious taste and economical benefits. All over the country, it has a long history. Braised noodles are made from high-quality high-gluten flour, supplemented with stock and a variety of side dishes, and are a kind of pasta similar to lasagna. The soup is gluten-free and highly nutritious. According to different ingredients, braised noodles can be divided into: mutton braised noodles, beef braised noodles, three fresh noodles braised noodles, five fresh braised noodles and so on. Luoyang's water banquets, Kaifeng's steamed buns, and Zhengzhou's braised noodles are three equally famous delicacies in Henan. People call Zhengzhou the "City of Braised Noodles".
Hu spicy soup
Hu spicy soup, also known as spicy soup, is a common soup in breakfast in northern China. Commonly found in breakfast stalls on the street, it is characterized by being slightly spicy, rich in nutrients, and tasty, and is very suitable for eating with other breakfast meals. Hu spicy soup mainly originated from the "Xiaoyao Town Hu spicy soup" in Xiaoyao Town, Xihua County, Zhoukou City, Henan Province and the "Beiwudu Hu spicy soup" in Beiwudu Town, Wuyang County, Luohe City. The difference between the two is that Xiaoyao Hu spicy soup The soup comes with black fungus, day lily and other side dishes. Beiwudu Hu spicy soup is based on Hui mutton soup, with gluten, vermicelli and chopped green onion added. It is a soup snack. The soup is made up of more than 30 kinds of natural Chinese herbal medicines in proportions. Pepper and chili are added and bone soup is used as the base. The spicy soup is fragrant and spicy. At present, it has developed into one of the snacks that everyone in Henan loves and knows.
Oiled buns
Oiled buns are a famous snack in Zhengzhou, Henan. They are similar to pancakes but different from pancakes. Some fried buns are called noodles and some are called laolu. They can also be called: tanpi fried dough sticks. Henan people like to eat it for breakfast.
Three delicacies of carp
Three delicacies of carp are a famous traditional dish of the Han nationality in Zhengzhou, Henan. In the past, the carp was called Yellow River carp. When a restaurant bought a carp, it had to be raised in a clear pond for two or three days to get rid of the earthy smell before it could be fished out and put into the pot. Nowadays, this kind of care is a bit extravagant. However, one fish and three meals are still very satisfying. Half is eaten dry, half is sweet and sour tiles, and the head and tail are mixed with shredded radish to make soup. The most interesting thing is to mix the sweet and sour sauce with a nest of noodles and eat it, which is similar to Hangzhou West Lake vinegar fish noodles.
Fried eight-piece chicken
Fried eight-piece chicken, also known as eight-piece chicken, is a traditional Han Chinese dish in Henan Province and belongs to the Henan cuisine. It is made of chicken, chicken gizzards, chicken liver, starch (broad beans) and other ingredients. The local restaurant's rather charming saying "dry fried sauce without gravy, chop a chicken into eight pieces", the second half of the sentence refers to this dish. According to legend, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty tasted its flavor when he inspected the river and was stationed in Kaifeng. It became famous all over the world and has a history of nearly 200 years. In the 1820s, after improvements and enhancements by Liu Genglian, the chef of Youyixin Restaurant in Kaifeng, and others, the flavor became even better. It can be eaten by the general population, but it is more suitable for the elderly, sick and infirm people.
Stewed mutton
Stewed mutton is a specialty of Henan. Now it has been widely spread in Henan. It is a major feature of the famous mutton series of Henan. The stewed mutton is delicious, not greasy or smelly.
Huahua Mo
Huahua Mo can be traced back to the Jin Dynasty, when steamed cakes in the shape of a "cross" were commercially available. Today's flowered steamed buns are made by adding an appropriate amount of sugar after the dough is fully fermented. After the dough reaches a certain level, the dough is mixed, shaped, and steamed. When mature, the tops of the buns bloom evenly like flowers, so they are called flower buns and have a sweet taste.
Hubao Meat Box
Hubao Meat Box is the ancestral legacy of the Hubao brothers in Huiguo Town, Gongyi. It is also called Huiguo Town Rouhe. The sesame cakes are yellow and crispy and will not go bad after being stored for a long time. The braised pork is stuffed into sesame cakes and eaten. This kind of sesame cakes with meat is no worse than Shaanxi's Roujiamo!
Dakai Beef
Spice beef from Dakai Town, Xinmi City, has a long history, unique formula, strict technology and fine processing. After production, it has fresh color, delicious taste, tender tendons and meat Face and other characteristics. The smell when eaten is fragrant and has a long aftertaste. It is indeed known as spiced beef. Ma Yushun, the founder of Dakai Beef, has developed it through several generations. It has a unique formula and outstanding taste. Customers are full of praise after eating it, and it enjoys a high reputation in Zhongzhou. Dakai beef is rich in protein and amino acids; it can improve the body's disease resistance.
Slurry noodles
Slurry noodles (also called sour noodles, because the fermented slurry has a sour taste) is a traditional Han food in Henan Province. In Henan, slurry noodles are roughly the same. They are all made into slurry and then made into noodles.
In some areas, mung bean milk is fermented to make dough, and noodles are made through special techniques such as boiling, boiling, braising, stewing, braising, and braising. Such as Luoyang, Ruzhou, Xinzheng and other ground slurry noodles are simple to make, low in cost, delicious, easy to digest, unique in sour taste, and salty in flavor. Therefore, they have been popular since ancient times and have become a famous local food with strong local characteristics.
As the capital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou’s dishes are of course mainly “Henan cuisine”. There are many delicacies and they are very unique. Time-honored snacks can be found on Dehua Street. Famous brands include: "Caiji Steamed Dumplings", "Geji Braised Cake", "Heji Braised Noodles", etc. The night market on Dongming Road and the Hui restaurants on Beixia Street are also popular places. The areas near Greening Square and Erqi Square are lively and have a lot of delicious food. You must try the special snacks such as braised noodles, spicy soup, meat boxes, steamed buns, braised subs, and braised mutton.