Dunhuang, this charming ancient city, not only attracts tourists with its profound cultural heritage, but also makes people linger and forget to leave with its dazzling array of cuisine. Today, let's step into the culinary world of Dunhuang and explore the mouth watering specialty dishes.
When visiting this ancient city, why not also taste these authentic Dunhuang cuisine and let your taste buds fully appreciate the unique flavor of this land. Recommended Dunhuang specialty snacks as below:
Yellow Noodles with Donkey Meat
Among the characteristic snacks of Dunhuang, Donkey Meat Yellow Noodles are undoubtedly highly regarded. The yellow noodles have a chewy texture, paired with carefully cooked sauces such as mushroom powder, diced donkey meat, and diced tofu, making every bite full of surprises. Although the taste is light, it leaves a lasting impression.
At the Shazhou Night Market, you can try this 25 yuan/serving donkey meat yellow noodles and experience the unique flavor of Dunhuang. But besides the Shazhou Night Market, there are more noodle shops waiting for you to explore. Why not give it a try.
Huyang Braised Cake
The cake perfectly combines beef with pancakes, and the beef cooked in a pressure cooker has a fragrant aroma. This type of cake is thin, firm, and smooth, and becomes even more flavorful when dipped in soup. Although the amount of beef is relatively small, the deliciousness of the pancakes is enough to leave a lasting impression, with a comprehensive rating of four stars.
This cake has no soup, but its aroma is overflowing and the taste is rich, making it a masterpiece. Each serving costs about 20 yuan, and the price is affordable. Of course, you can also choose to replace lamb with donkey meat or other meats, which are equally delicious.
Pastry Pot
Pastry Pot , 糊锅 Hú G
uō in Chinese,is the most representative snack in Jiuquan city of Gansu Province. And it is also the preferred breakfast for the public. Its taste is not only fresh and fragrant, but also highlights the spiciness of ginger and pepper. In autumn and winter, eating a bowl can warm the whole body for most of the day. How can this not be loved.
Dunhuang Apricot Peel Water
In Dunhuang, no matter where you are, you can easily find traces of apricot peel water . This sweet and sour delicious drink, made from Li Guangxing, is a regular on the local dining table. At the Shazhou market, you only need to spend 3 yuan to taste this coolness. If it's winter, why not try a cup of hot apricot peel water? Its deliciousness will surely warm your heart.
Crusty Pancake
Crusty Pancake, or Guokui Pancake, also known as dried bread, has a large diameter of two feet and is round and thick like a pot lid. Guokui pancake is one of the most famous snacks in northwest China, especially a traditional local noodle snack that is popular among residents in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, northern Shanxi Province, some areas of Gansu Province, and urban and rural areas of Sichuan Province.