Shaanxi, the eight specialties of Shaanxi, or Qin for short, is one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation and culture, as well as the birthplace of many ancient delicacies and the capital of many dynasties. Let's take a look at the eight specialties in Shaanxi first.
Eight specialties of Shaanxi 1 1, imitation of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Origin: Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province
Known as the "eighth wonder of the world", the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is the most famous place in Shaanxi, so the imitation of Terracotta Warriors and Horses handicrafts has also become people's favorite tourist souvenirs when they come to travel.
2. Hanzhong Xianhao Tea
Origin: Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
Hanzhong Xianhao Tea is a specialty of Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. Due to the mild climate and excellent ecological environment, the produced tea is beautiful in appearance, rich in aroma and rich in trace elements beneficial to human body.
3. Goutouzao
Origin: Yan 'an City, Shaanxi Province
Goutouzao is mainly produced in Yan 'an City, Shaanxi Province. Because of the large temperature difference between day and night, it is very suitable for jujube cultivation. The produced jujube is sweet in taste and good in quality.
4. Stone cake
Origin: Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province
Stone cakes, also known as dry buns or sand buns, have a history of 1000 years. They are made of washed stones, which are crispy and easy to carry.
5. Kiwifruit in Meixian County
Origin: Meixian County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province
Meixian kiwifruit is a specialty of Meixian County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. Meixian county has a mild climate and fertile soil, which is very suitable for the growth of kiwifruit. Therefore, Meixian kiwifruit has beautiful appearance and delicate and juicy flesh.
6. Guifei Crisp
Origin: Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province
Guifei Crisp is made of flour, coconut powder and eggs. This cake is small and delicate. Because it was loved by Yang Guifei, it was named "Guifei Crisp" by Xuanzong.
7.Xi 'an cold rice noodles
Origin: Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province
Xi 'an cold rice noodles is a special snack in Xi 'an, Shaanxi. Because of its excellent selection of materials, strict production technology and strong taste, it is very popular in Xi' an.
8. Hancheng "Dahongpao" Chili
Origin: hancheng city, Shaanxi Province
Hancheng Dahongpao Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a specialty of hancheng city, Shaanxi Province. Because of its climate and soil conditions, it is very suitable for the cultivation of pepper. The produced Zanthoxylum bungeanum has bright color and pure hemp taste, and enjoys the reputation of "China Famous Pepper".
Shaanxi Eighth College 2 1, Shangluo Nuclear
Shangluo Walnut is produced in the Qinling Mountains in the southeast of Shaanxi Province, with the highest yield in 7 counties of Shangluo, including Luonan, Shangzhou, Yang Shan and Zhashui. It is very nutritious and contains more fat and protein.
2.Xi 'an's paper-cutting
Folk paper-cutting in Xi, Shaanxi Province is an ancient hollowing-out art of Han nationality. Red and green paper-cuts can be seen everywhere in Shaanxi from south to north, especially in the Loess Plateau and Qinchuan in 800 Li. Gu Zhuo's modeling, rough style, interesting implication, diverse forms and exquisite skills occupy a very important position in Shaanxi and even the whole country's folk art.
3, mud whistle
The mud whistle of the dramatist is a specialty of Xi 'an, with a wide range of subjects and various patterns. There are animals and figures in the shape, and there are often many different trends and different styles on the same subject. Among them are chickens, pigeons, eagles, swallows, pigs, dogs, monkeys, fish, turtles and frogs. And a mud whistle in the shape of a boy and a girl.
4. Lintong pomegranate
Lintong pomegranate is a major specialty in Shaanxi. It is the best pomegranate in China, which is famous for its bright color, large and thin skin, sweet juice, soft and delicious core, little residue of seed fertilizer and excellent quality. It ranks first among the five famous durians in China and is listed as a treasure among fruits. It has always been a tribute of feudal emperors and enjoys a high reputation in Kyushu and overseas.
5. Qishan Regan Noodles
Qishan vermicelli, with unique technology, fine white flour, good cooking resistance and convenient eating, is one of the local famous dishes in Qishan. Qishan vermicelli has always been regarded as a precious food in Shaanxi. In some places in Qishan County and Xifu, it was once used as a gift for relatives and friends, usually in the first month.
Hengshan small grains
The vast mountainous area of Hengshan Mountain is rich in drought-tolerant crops millet, which is shelled and processed into millet. Millet is round and full in appearance, golden in color, delicious in taste, rich in nutrition, rich in crude protein and crude fat, and rich in more than a dozen trace elements such as vitamins A and B.
Chinese medicine has long recorded that millet can dehumidify, strengthen the spleen, soothe the nerves and sleep well. It is a delicious food for modern families and is known as "Little Ginseng".
Small miscellaneous grains are refined from various miscellaneous beans and miscellaneous grains, such as mung beans, adzuki beans, millet, soft yellow rice, rice, lentils and cowpeas. It is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, cellulose and other nutrients needed by human body, and also contains rich medicinal ingredients. It is not only a traditional grain, but also a modern health care product, which has the unique effect of "dual use of medicine and food".
Baqiao noodles with minced meat
Baqiao minced meat noodles have a long history-it is called soup cake, and Su Shi also describes it in his poems. Characterized in that edible alkali is added into the noodles, and the noodles are thickened with minced meat soup.
When washing your hair, first cut pork belly, wax gourd, yellow flower, fungus, red and white radish, white tofu, fried tofu and other ingredients into cubes, put them in a pot, fry them with seasoning, and then bring out the cooked bone soup. Cook diced white tofu, thicken with flour, sprinkle with egg white, pour in fried diced vegetables, turn off the heat and sprinkle with raw leeks to taste.
Finally, cook the fine noodles with alkali, take them out and put them in a bowl, and then pour them with minced meat. White flour, with golden yellow camphor mixed with red, green, black and white diced vegetables, tastes fresh and salty, and is often the first staple food for entertaining guests, and is very popular in Baqiao, Gaoling, Lintong and other surrounding areas.
Eight specialties of Shaanxi 3 Lintong pomegranate:
Lintong pomegranate is a major specialty in Shaanxi. It is the best pomegranate in China, which is famous for its bright color, large and thin skin, sweet juice, soft and delicious core, little residue of seed fertilizer and excellent quality. It ranks first among the five famous durians in China and is listed as a treasure among fruits. It has always been a tribute of feudal emperors and enjoys a high reputation in Kyushu and overseas.
The abundance of pomegranate in Lintong is closely related to the special geography and climate. Lintong is backed by Mount Li, facing the Weihe River and the vast Guanzhong Plain.
There are also hot springs, with mild climate, moderate rainfall and fog-free flowering; Pomegranate is mainly planted at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, with soft soil, high sediment concentration and good water permeability. The evaporation of water vapor from Weihe River and hot springs increased the air humidity. The temperature difference between day and night is large in summer. Such climate and soil conditions provide a superior environment for pomegranate growth.
Xi' an cold rice noodles:
Xi 'an cold rice noodles is a special snack in Xi 'an, Shaanxi. There are three kinds of cold rice noodles in Xi 'an: Qishan handmade noodles, Hanzhong hot noodles and Qin Zhen rice noodles. Among them, Qishan handmade noodles are the most popular.
Because the rolling pin evolved from the cold noodles in the Tang Dynasty, its dough is made of excellent materials, rigorous technology and exquisite seasoning. It is famous for its white, thin, light, soft, thick, fragrant, cool and delicious taste. It has the characteristics of somersault, softness, cool fragrance and sour and spicy, and is suitable for all seasons.
It is one of the representatives of snacks in Kansai Prefecture, and also one of the foods with the most national characteristics in Northwest China. The ancient rolling pin was the imperial food of the court, so Xifu people also called it Yujing powder.
Imitation of Qin terracotta warriors and horses:
The excavation and exhibition of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses caused a sensation in the world and was called "the eighth wonder of the world". All terracotta warriors and horses unearthed in the Qin Dynasty are similar in size to real people and horses, with delicate descriptions and rich sense of reality.
In particular, the shaping of figurine heads, through the careful shaping of muscle texture and eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth, shows many different faces, expressions and personalities of pottery figurines. Ma Tao's depiction is lifelike, with his head held high and his ears erect, or his mouth wide open, showing the tendency of smelling, jumping and flying.
They are arranged in a large-scale underground army array, which shows the terrible war scene when Qin Shihuang unified the six countries more than two thousand years ago, and also reflects the intelligence and superb skills of artists and craftsmen in the Qin Dynasty. They are the greatest historical miracle and artistic treasure found in contemporary times. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang attracted tens of millions of Chinese and foreign tourists.
Zhen 'an a chestnut:
Zhen 'an chestnut won the honor for its unique characteristics of large volume, sweet and crisp, and high starch content. As early as the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, vendors in China cities such as Beijing, Chang 'an (Jin 'an), Taiyuan and Luoyang hung the label "Zhen 'an sugar fried chestnuts".
Chestnut trees in Zhen 'an were grafted by local wild chestnut trees. The process is as follows: every spring, fruit farmers cut branches with a length of 150-200 cm from chestnut trees, put them on the trunk of chestnut trees with a thickness of 30-50 cm, and seal the joint with cement.
After grafting and germination, it is a big chestnut tree. The growth rate of chestnut trees is directly related to the tending of young forests. Generally, it will bear fruit in 3 ~ 4 years. In 7 ~ 8 years, the fruit buds are full of branches, and 10 ~ 15 enters the full fruit stage. It blooms in May, bears fruit, and matures from August to September.
The shell of the fruit is covered with tattooed buds, and when it is ripe, the green buds burst open, revealing big chestnuts. Each chestnut bud contains 2-3 fruits, which are oblate, brown, hairy at the mouth of the shell, with membrane skin attached to the fruit and milky yellow flesh. The average weight of fruit is 35 to 45 grams.
Rice fat millet:
Mizhi millet is a specialty of Mizhi County in the Loess Plateau of northern Shaanxi. In a broad sense, it is also called Yan 'an Xiaomi. Golden color, round particles, crystal clear, sticky and delicious, and the quality of rice remains unchanged after several years of storage; Braised into dry rice, sweet and soft, the more you chew, the more fragrant it is, and the aftertaste is endless;
The cooked porridge is sticky and refreshing, fragrant, and there is a bright layer of rice paste oil on the surface of rice soup. Mizhi millet is famous all over the country for its excellent quality, and it is one of the "four famous millet" in China.
Millet also has the functions of nourishing yin and strengthening yang, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, and reducing swelling, and has certain preventive and inhibitory effects on hypertension, dermatosis and inflammation. Patients with kidney disease should eat regularly, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should eat for a long time. People eat millet every day to supplement selenium, regulate the body's autoimmune function and fight diseases.
Walnut in Luonan:
Walnut, a specialty of Luonan, is favored by consumers at home and abroad because of its large size, benevolence, thin skin and high quality. Over the past 20 years, it has won many awards from the state, ministries, provinces and other relevant departments.
In March 2000, it was officially named "China Famous Economic Forest-Hometown of Walnuts" by the State Forestry Administration and China Economic Forest Association, and it was well received by merchants at "1999 China International Agricultural Expo" and previous Yangling Agricultural Expositions.
Walnut kernel in Luonan has high medicinal value and obvious health care function. It has the effects of "invigorating qi and nourishing blood, tonifying kidney and solidifying essence, warming lung and moistening intestine, strengthening brain and prolonging life, moistening blood vessels, promoting hair growth and caring skin". Long-term consumption can promote development, strengthen brain and intelligence, enhance memory, improve immunity, and have obvious anti-cancer effect.
Jingbian buckwheat:
Buckwheat is the main crop in White mountain area of Jingbian county. Jingbian buckwheat is a specialty of northern Shaanxi, which has the characteristics of high protein and low sugar, and is an indispensable health food for diabetics. In addition, rutin in buckwheat is not found in other cereal crops such as wheat. Rutin, also known as rutin and vitamin P, has the functions of preventing arteriosclerosis, dilating capillaries, dredging microcirculation, strengthening brain and resisting fat oxidation.
Jingbian buckwheat has the characteristics of drought resistance, barren resistance and stable yield, wide adaptability, strong stress resistance and flexible planting methods, and has a long planting history. Its products are well-known in northern Shaanxi and become the main agricultural products to earn foreign exchange through export. Regular consumption of buckwheat is not easy to cause obesity, because buckwheat contains protein, which is a plant with high nutritional value and good balance. This protein is not easily converted into fat in the body, so it is not easy to cause obesity.
Hengshan Daming mung bean:
Hengshan Daming mung bean, a specialty of Hengshan County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, is a geographical indication product in China. Hengshan County is the jurisdiction of Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, with short frost-free period, low temperature and water shortage, poor soil and fragile ecology, which is a suitable growth area for small miscellaneous grains. Adequate sunshine, rain and heat in the same season are beneficial to the root development, photosynthesis and coloring of edible beans, as well as to the accumulation of substances and the improvement of quality.
Daming mung bean enjoys a good reputation in the international and domestic markets and has been designated as an imported inspection-free product by Japan. With its large grain size, heavy grain weight and fresh color, it has won the favor of domestic and foreign merchants and experts at many agricultural exhibitions.
Yangxian black rice:
Yangxian black rice is produced in Yangxian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province. Yangxian County is located on the south slope of Qinling Mountains and the north bank of Hanjiang River. Yangxian black rice was called "Japonica Rice Slave" in ancient times, with black skin and white kernel, and it has the reputation of "black pearl" and "king of rice in the world". Yangxian black rice has high nutritional and nourishing value.
Yangxian black rice is black in color and white in cytoplasm. The cooked porridge is dark brown, rich in flavor and high in nutritional value. Eating Yangxian black rice often has the functions of nourishing yin and tonifying kidney, benefiting qi and strengthening body, improving eyesight and promoting blood circulation.
If you use Yangxian black rice and northern Shaanxi red dates to cook porridge, it is delicious and sweet, and it is called "black and red double unique". Yangxian black rice with ginkgo biloba, tremella, walnut kernel, peanuts, red dates, crystal sugar and coix seed is a rare high-grade nourishing food. If you take it for a long time, you can live longer.
Xingping pepper:
Xingping Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a geographical indication protection product. Produced in Xingping City, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. Xingping is known as "sugar, garlic and pepper". Xingping pepper production base belongs to a typical temperate semi-humid continental monsoon climate, which is rich in light and heat resources, with rain and heat in the same season. 85-90% of annual precipitation is concentrated in the vigorous growth period of online pepper, which is beneficial to the growth and development of online pepper.
In addition, the pepper production base in Xingping City is at an altitude of 400-500 meters, and there are many monsoons and continuous winds during the growing period, which is obviously conducive to improving the ventilation and light transmission conditions of linear pepper crops. Therefore, Xingping's line peppers are red and bright in color, spicy and delicious, and rich in nutrition, and are known as "the king of peppers" and "outstanding" in the international market.