1.Gansu Jiangshui Noodles
Gansu Jiangshui noodles are a traditional specialty snack in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia region, and are loved by people for their sour, spicy and fragrant taste. Its characteristic is that it uses shepherd’s purse harvested in spring as raw materials, which makes Jiangshui noodles have the characteristics of relieving greasiness and sourness. In Gansu, Jiangshui noodles in Tianshui, Liangzhou and Lanzhou are particularly famous, while Jiangshui noodles in Dingxi are lighter and more transparent in color. Jiangshui noodles in these different regions have their own characteristics, but they have won people’s love with their sour and refreshing taste and fragrant taste.
2.Stuffed leather
Niangpizi is a unique snack of the Hui nationality in Gansu Province. It is loved by people for its delicious and economical taste. This snack is orange-yellow and transparent, soft and tough to eat, and has a unique flavor. Especially in the hot summer, eating a bowl of Niangpizi can make people feel cool and refreshed, and increase their appetite. The production process of Niangpizi is quite particular. Usually, high-quality flour is used, and it is kneaded, washed and steamed many times, and finally mixed with mustard, mashed garlic, sesame paste, chili oil, vinegar, sauce and other condiments, and the five flavors are excellent. In Gansu, especially in Lanzhou, Niangpizi is a very popular snack.
3.Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup
Lanzhou beef noodle soup, commonly known as “beef ramen”, is a famous local snack in Lanzhou, Gansu, and one of the top ten noodles in China. This noodle dish has won the favor of consumers with its unique “one clear, two white, three red, four green, and five yellow” characteristics, and is known as “the best noodle in China”. The noodles are chewy, the soup is fresh and delicious, and there is no soup left. It is a delicacy that makes people linger after eating. Especially in Lanzhou, whether it is a street restaurant or a high-end restaurant, you can taste this unique local specialty.
4.Hand-pulled lamb
Hand-pulled mutton is a popular traditional delicacy in Gansu Province. It has a history of nearly a thousand years and is a delicacy used by pastoral people to entertain distinguished guests. This mutton is made from castrated sheep with good meat quality, no smell of mutton, and a good balance of fat and lean. It is slaughtered and cooked on the same day, with excellent seasoning, appropriate matching, and proper heat. The finished product is mellow and delicious, fat but not greasy. There are three ways to eat it: hot, cold, and fried. The characteristics are that the meat is delicious, not greasy, not muttony, and has a good color and fragrance. This delicious hand-pulled mutton can be tasted in various parts of Gansu, especially in Linxia.
5.Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Lanzhou beef noodles is the most representative snack in Gansu and a nationally renowned specialty. This dish originated in the Tang Dynasty and was improved by Chen Weijing, a student of the Imperial College during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, and gradually developed into what it is today. Its uniqueness lies in the color matching and taste level of “one clear, two white, three red, four green, and five yellow”. The noodles are thin and smooth, the beef is tender and delicious, and the soup is delicious and rich. In addition, you can add garlic sprouts, vinegar and other seasonings according to your personal taste to make it more delicious. This dish is not only popular in China, but also has branches abroad.
6.Tianshuiguagua
Tianshui Guagua is a traditional snack in Tianshui, Gansu Province. It has a long history and was first created in the late Western Han Dynasty. It is made from local buckwheat starch. This snack is famous for its fragrant, spicy, soft and fluffy taste. There are many varieties, including buckwheat Guagua, ice bean Guagua, pea Guagua and flour Guagua. When eating, Guagua is usually torn into small pieces and served with seasonings such as chili oil, sesame oil, mustard, soy sauce, salt, vinegar and mashed garlic. Whether in winter or summer, Tianshui Guagua is a favorite delicacy of the locals.
7.Jingning Roast Chicken
Jingning Roast Chicken is a traditional specialty snack in Jingning County, Pingliang City, Gansu Province. It is famous for its beautiful appearance, fresh and delicious taste, and strong meaty aroma. This dish is not only well-known locally, but also popular in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia region because of its characteristics of “the fragrance can be smelled thousands of miles away, and the taste comes from the chicken”. The production process of Jingning Roast Chicken is very particular. It uses excellent chicken breeds from 27 places and Jingning local chickens as raw materials. After careful stewing, it has a bright appearance, smooth taste and is not greasy. This dish is not only a delicious meal at a banquet, but also has a nourishing effect. It is a good product that combines deliciousness and nutrition.
8.Longxi bacon
Longxi bacon is a traditional delicacy in Gansu. It is different from the bacon in Sichuan and Hunan. It is soft, not too tough, and salty and delicious. This dish has a long history, dating back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The raw materials come from the fern pigs in the mountainous area of Minxian County. This kind of pig is small in size, thin in legs, thin in skin, and tight in muscles. Therefore, the bacon made from it is fat and lean, red and white, and fragrant. In Longxi, bacon stalls can be seen everywhere. The most typical way to eat it is to pair it with leavened white cakes. It can also be stir-fried, such as “fried bacon with leek” and “fried bacon with garlic moss”, which are all delicious dishes.
9.Pita Bread In Mutton Soup
Mutton soup with steamed bun is a specialty food in Gansu and Shaanxi, famous for its rich ingredients, mellow taste and thick meat soup. This dish mainly consists of hard-skin steamed bun made from flour and yeast, tender mutton, bean sprouts and various spices. The cooking technique is strict, especially the process of boiling meat. The “Toto steamed bun” cooked with meat is crispy and sweet, and it does not fall apart when it is added to the soup. There are three ways to eat it: dry soaking, soup and water. This dish is not only delicious, but also has the function of warming the stomach. It is one of the top ten famous snacks in Gansu.
10.Lamb rolls
Mutton rolls are a specialty noodle dish in the Hexi Corridor region of Gansu Province, with mutton, rolls and seasonings as the main ingredients. This dish originated in the Qilian Mountains and Yanzhi Mountains. After hundreds of years of inheritance and development, it has become a famous delicacy in Gansu. Its production process is exquisite. First, chop the lamb and stir-fry it with clear oil, then add seasonings such as scallions, garlic slices, and dried peppers, and simmer it with water until it is 80% cooked. At the same time, roll the kneaded noodles into pancakes, roll them into a cylinder, and put them on the meat. Simmer until the noodles are cooked and the meat is tender before serving. This dish has a righteous color, pure taste, and overflowing fragrance. It is fresh and delicious. It is one of the top ten famous snacks in Gansu.