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How Chinese Dishes Were Named
China is a country that attaches great importance to names, honor, and prestige.

Manchu and Han Banquet
The Manchu and Han banquet was introduced during Emperor Kangxi’s reign at the government house and official residence of the upper strata.

Ningxia Xiaochi

2004-10-15 15:23:56

 

  Noodles with Wild Mushrooms from Helan Mountain
  It is a famous snack, popular in Yinchuan City at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain. Noodles are prepared with wild mushrooms grown in the forests of Helan Mountain, hence the name. Such noodles are smooth and refreshing, with mushroom fragrance.
  
  Mutton Eaten with Fingers
  Mutton eaten with fingers is a famous traditional snack. Almost all places in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region can prepare such mutton. Wuzhong City has a history of nearly 100 years of producing this snack. Hence it is also known as Wuzhong mutton eaten with fingers. In the past stalls by the street sold mutton, and customers picked up and ate it with fingers. Though now customers no longer eat mutton with fingers, this snack is still called Mutton Eaten with fingers.
  
  Guozi
  Guozi is a famous flour food, which is very popular in Wuzhong, Yinchuan and Tongxin. On traditional festivals and when entertaining friends and guests, guozi is served.
  
  Daba Dough Twist
  Daba dough twists are a popular flour food prepared by the people of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to present to friends on traditional festivals or entertain honored guests. Usually, when tasting dough twists, guests are also served with tea, full of local ethnic flavor.
  
  Fried Huahua (flour dough twists)
  As a folk local snack, many places in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region can make Fried Huahua. Fried huahua made by Yinchuan City is the most famous. With an elegant shape, fried huahua is soft and crispy, often served at the banquet.
  
  


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