Henan is located in the Central Plains, the hinterland of Jiuzhou, and the thoroughfare of ten provinces. Eating habits are mixed with five flavors, moderate in taste, not spicy, not sour, not sweet, not salty. Some people say that the biggest feature of Henan cuisine is that it is "no characteristics", This is actually wrong. This kind of calm and moderate food that can not be found in all directions is the essence of Henan cuisine.
Henan, an agricultural province, has many kinds of food and specialties. If you come to Henan and check in to many historical sites and attractions, will recommend 8 famous specialties in Henan to everyone, all of which are very "rustic" delicacies. See how many of them have you eaten? Everyone is welcome to add and show the delicious food of Henan to everyone.
1, Anyang Daokou roast chicken
Daokou roast chicken is a specialty of Anyang Hua County. It is known as the four major roast chickens in China, together with Dezhou Braised Chicken , Fuli Ji roast chicken , and Goubangzi smoked chicken . Daokou roast chicken was founded in the Qing Dynasty more than 100 years ago and has been passed down from generation to generation to this day.
There is another rumor about Daokou roast chicken: "If you want to roast chicken incense, add old soup to eight ingredients". The eight ingredients refer to tangerine peel, cinnamon , Liang ginger, cardamom , cloves, amomum keratin , Caoguo and Baizhi . The old soup is the old soup for boiling chicken, that is, every time a pot of chicken is cooked, the previous pot of old soup is added. In this way, the old soup becomes more and more mellow, and the roast chicken cooked tastes more fragrant.
Daokou roast chicken looks attractive in color, crispy and soft after entering the mouth, it tastes oily but not greasy, and the taste is extremely delicious. Whether it is hot or cold, it is very delicious. It seems that it can be called one of the four major roast chickens in China, and it is well deserved.
2. Jiaozuo Iron stick yam
As the saying goes, "One place of water and soil nourishes one person, and the other place of water and soil produces one herb." Jiaozuo was called Huaiqing Prefecture in ancient times, and it was Taihang Mountain in the north and the mother river Yellow River in the south. It has a unique natural environment. The local yam , Achyranthes , Rehmannia and chrysanthemum are known as the four major Huai medicines in Jiaozuo and are well-known at home and abroad.
Among them, Iron stick yam is a yam variety produced in Wen County, Jiaozuo, and is also the "best" in the local Huai yam . Because it is brown-red, hard and powdery, and has a slender shape. At first glance, it looks particularly like an iron stick, so it is named Iron Stick Yam.
Iron stick yam grows in the local unique yam in Wen County, Jiaozuo. This yam is rich in a variety of minerals. The iron stick yam grown in this soil is also rich in high nutritional content. The minerals and vitamins contained in it are far higher than ordinary yams. It has been a food that combines medicinal and food since ancient times. It has the characteristics of solid texture, white color, sufficient powder, and will not be dispersed after long-term cooking. Therefore, it is also called "chicken bone yam" and "Huai Shen" and so on.
3. Xinyang Maojian
There is a small town in Henan. Although it is not well-known, it is praised as "the north and south of the Yangtze River, the south of the north". The gurgling water here and the unique geographical location have also made Xinyang the main tea production area in my country.
Xinyang Maojian is one of the top ten famous teas in my country and belongs to the green tea category. In my country's long and profound tea culture history, Xinyang Maojian is well-known and has a very long history. It has the characteristics of fine, round, straight, white hair, high fragrance and strong flavor, and green soup. After brewing, it tastes rich and refreshing.
Some senior tea friends also gave Xinyang Maojian an evaluation of "stronger than Longjing flavor and heavier than Biluochun ", and even the gourmet Su Dongpo praised him very much.
4. Luoyang Peony Cake
When it comes to flower cake , many people's first reaction is Yunnan flower cake. In fact, in the ancient capital Luoyang , there is a special snack - peony cake , which is also made of flowers.
As the ancient capital of the thirteen dynasties, Luoyang has a long history, profound culture, and many ancient architectural relics. It is a tourist city worth checking in. People say that "Luoyang peony is the best in the world". In addition to feeling the cultural heritage of this city, we also have to look at the elegant and luxurious peony, layer by layer and huge flowers, which makes people applaud.
After watching the peony, of course you should also try this peony cake with peony flower as the filling. The filling is also filled with beans, red dates and other ingredients, which tastes crispy and soft. It is said that this peony cake was invented by Wu Zetian . If you have the opportunity to come to Luoyang, you must try this Luoyang peony cake.
5. Hebi silk-wrapped duck egg
Hebi wisted silk-wrapped duck eggs are known as the "Three Treasures of Qihe" together with Qi crucian carp and seedless date , especially silk-wrapped duck eggs are quite famous. From the outside, this silk-wrapped duck egg is no different from other ordinary duck eggs, but it is very different inside the eggshell.
The yolk of the silk-wrapped duck egg is relatively large, and the color is bright red. It is divided into two halves after being cooked. The white egg white can be peeled off layer by layer. Then look at the egg yolks, and the circles of red and yellow color rings come into view until the heart of the egg is not over yet. This is probably the origin of the name of the silk-wrapped duck egg.
Silk-winded duck eggs do not have the fishy smell of ordinary duck eggs, but only the fresh and fragrant taste of duck eggs. They taste very glutinous and a bit like lean meat. It is made into salted duck eggs. The eggs are white, the yolks are bright red, and the oily and sandy taste is made, and the fresh and fragrant are truly worthy of the reputation of "gold silk with silver thread, fine silk wrapping eggs".
6, Yuanyang rice
When it comes to rice, many people will think of Heilongjiang's Wuchang rice , Yunnan's tribute rice, etc., but they don't know that in this small town in Henan, high-quality rice is also produced, that is Yuanyang rice.
Yuanyang County is located in the alluvial plain in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. The superior natural conditions provide Yuanyang rice with a high-quality growth environment. The special Yellow River deposited soil is rich in organic compounds and trace elements. In addition, the saline-alkali land gives Yuanyang rice alkaline. The quality of the rice is not only crystal clear, sweet and pure, but also Yuanyang rice is full of fragrance without adding edible alkali when steaming.
7. Xinzheng jujube
Xinzheng jujube, also known as chicken heart jujube, chicken heart jujube , is a specialty of Xinzheng, Henan.
A saying is circulated in the local area, "Xinzheng is the hometown of jujubes, and jujubes are the symbol of Xinzheng." This sentence is not without theoretical basis. In fact, Xinzheng jujubes have a history of thousands of years. When Peiligang Cultural Site was excavated in Xinzheng in 1978, the carbonized date pits of that period were discovered, indicating that during the Peiligang Cultural period more than 8,000 years ago, jujubes were already planted in Xinzheng area.
Xinzheng red dates not only has a long history, but also has a thin skin, small core, thick meat, and a sweet taste as sweet as honey. It is rich in a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. Now Xinzheng red dates have become a well-known brand and are sold all over the country.
8. Hu La Soup
If you want to talk about the most representative Henan snack , then it must be Hu La Soup. In the eyes of Henan people, a bowl of spicy, fresh and fragrant Hu La soup after getting up in the morning is like the hot dry noodles that Wuhan people have too early, a bowl of small noodles for Chongqing people, and a portion of rice noodles for Guangzhou people's morning tea. It is the taste gene engraved in the bones.
Especially in the cold winter, after a bowl of spicy and enjoyable Hu La Soup, the body will instantly warm up. And although Hu La Soup has a spicy taste, it does not hurt the stomach, because the spicyness of Hu La Soup comes from the spicyness of white pepper , rather than the spicyness of chili pepper.
However, the taste of Hu La Soup is quite controversial. Many people think Hu La Soup is not good to drink. In fact, this is not because Hu La Soup is not good to drink. However, when Hu La Soup was introduced to other places, it was basically changed to "unrecognizable". Some even added potatoes, carrots, tofu, etc., which is not surprising.If you want to drink authentic Henan Hu La Soup , you still have to go to Henan. Even if you don’t go to a famous local restaurant and find any breakfast shop on the street, you can drink authentic Hu La Soup.
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Henan specialties are not limited to the 8 types mentioned above, but also Jinding Xiehua crisp pear , Lingbao apple, Kaifeng peanut cake, etc. Of course, Henan is a major grain province, and the white wine produced in Henan is also blooming in a variety of flowers, such as Zhanggongjiu , Dukangjiu , Baofeng wine , Yangshao wine , etc., are all high-quality and low-priced local wines in Henan. Although some have declined now, the quality of the wine has not decreased. Those who like to drink baijiu can try Henan wine.
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