Shaanxi

Liangpi is a noodle dish that originated in China's Shaanxi province. To prepare the dish, noodles that are made from either wheat flour, rice flour, or a combination of both are dressed with soy sauce, chili oil, and vinegar, while typical garnishing includes thinly sliced strips of cucumber, be... Read more

Biangbiang noodles, also known as belt noodles due to their broadness and length, are a specialty of Shaanxi province in China. The noodles are usually topped with vegetables and herbs such as spring onions, garlic, leeks, coriander, Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, and chili. There are two s... Read more

Paomo, a specialty of the Shaanxi cuisine, is a stew consisting of steamed and leavened bread (mó) that is soaked in a simple mutton soup and typically eaten in the city of Xi'an. The invention of the dish is often ascribed to the Song Emperor Zhao Kuangyin, while the name of the ... Read more

Rou jia mo is a traditional burger and street food item originating from the province of Shaanxi. The dish consists of a bun (bai ji mo) that's usually stuffed with braised pork belly. Although there are variations, the pork belly is often braised with a mixture of onions, ginger, hot peppers, su... Read more

Xifengjiui is an ancient Chinese spirit that is produced from fermented sorghums, wheat, barley, and peas, with the addition of natural underground water from Shaanxi province. This baijiu variety has its flavor category—Feng Xiang—a style that combines aspects of strong and ... Read more

Guokui is a traditional flatbread originating from the Shaanxi province, now popular in various regions across China. Known for its large, thin, and crispy texture, guokui translates to "pot helmet," reflecting its distinctive shape when cooked. The bread is typically large and round, resembling ... Read more

Shaanxi ping guo are apples grown in the Loess Plateau, Weibei region in China, where the fertile soil, heaps of sunshine and high altitudes favourably influence the growing and accentuate the apples' characteristics. The apples come in five varieties - Fuji, Qinguan, Yuanshuai, Gala and Jinguan.... Read more