Joanna James
Xi'an, China, has a plethora of dishes you can try. Most of the food items found here seem to appeal to western tourists rather than Asian tourists. Here's a list of must-try dishes in Xi'an.
This is a delicious Chinese dish that originated in Shaanxi Province. You can choose from three flavours: sweet, sour, and spicy. Flour, MSG, salt, sugar, vinegar, pepper, garlic, bean sprouts, and soy sauce are the main ingredients used for the dish. This is one of the best dishes to be enjoyed during summertime.
There are two versions of the pita bread sandwich: one with mutton stuffing and the other with bacon stuffing. The mutton stuffed pita bread is popular in the region of Ningxia, and the bacon filling is loved in the Shaanxi region – something to look out for during your stay at a property such as Grand Park Xian. Bacon and mutton go well with thin bread, and the freshly baked bread has a delightful aftertaste. In 1989, this sandwich was awarded the Golden Tripod Prize. The bacon sandwich is called the Chinese hamburger; there's a variety of spices and ingredients that goes into making the sandwich. If you stay at the best luxury hotel in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, you have the chance to sample the best bacon-filled sandwich you've ever tasted.
Dumplings are an inherent part of the Chinese food menu. With a history that goes back 1,000 years, dumplings are one the most popular snacks in China as well as other Chinese regions in the world. Dumplings in sour soup reflect the flavour of the snack, which is sour; the dumplings are dipped in a sour soup before being served, which gives it a distinctive sour flavour. The making of the soup calls for a wide array of ingredients, including cooked sesame, dried shrimps, sweet vinegar, butter, and chicken oil.
This particular Chinese dish has a history going back to the 11th century. The lamb soup is extremely nutritious and leaves a strong aftertaste. This is one of the most popular culinary delights in Xi'an. Beef and mutton are the two meat items used for the soup; the soup is simmered on low heat for a long time and added to it are pieces of pita bread. One bowl of this soup is enough to satisfy anyone's hunger; the aroma and the aftertaste make the experience extremely delightful.
Another Chinese dish with so much history, Lao Tong cured mutton is known for its pleasant aroma, crisp meat, and vibrant colours. The making of this dish involves a long process; the greasy part of the mutton is completely removed so that only the best bit of the meat is left. Mutton also has a special place in Chinese medicine; the locals believe that eating mutton whets the appetite for more food.
These are small buns with a delicious filling of spices, vegetables, and meat. This is one of the most popular snacks in China.
If you are in the mood for some noodles and don't know what to go for, choose biang biang mian. This is a dish of wide noodles that comes with copious amounts of beef, tomatoes, and eggs.
This is a unique dish found in China. Persimmon cakes are made of persimmon, a popular fruit in China; this is sweet and has a delightful flavour, another must-try if you haven't tried a persimmon before. The fruit is stuffed with sesame paste and bean paste and fried. These cakes have a sweet flavour and a sticky texture.
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