Flavorful Origins
Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.
Gansu Cuisine
From lamb skewers to the glutenous niang pi, the cuisines of Gansu province offer remarkable flavors as layered as its history.
1. Mutton
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 12 minIn Jiayuguan city, mutton tallow envelops lamb skewers with layers of flavor. In the Ganjia pastures, herders cook lamb with tripe using hot stones.
2. Lily
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 11 minBaked, steamed or stir-fried, the root of the lily plant is sweet and aromatic. Its flower also serves as a salad ingredient or a noodle topping.
3. Cooked chopped entrails of sheep
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 12 minFrom Linxia to the Hexi Corridor, sheep offal can be found sizzling on hot plates, stuffed into casings and wrapped in caul fat.
4. Flaxseed
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 12 minIn Wuwei County, watermelon farmers enjoy flaxseed rolls as a dry staple food. Flaxseed oil also infuses pastries like Yongdeng mooncake with aroma.
5. Gua Gua
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 12 minGrown in the Longdong plateaus, buckwheat can be made into jelly noodles, pancake batter and Tianshui guagua, a savory breakfast dish.
6. Beef noodles
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 11 minA slow-cooked beef broth is the soul of the hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodle, a go-to dish for discerning eaters searching for a taste of home.
7. Gluten
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 13 minBaked, air-dried or sliced into strips, the absorbent wheat gluten can be added to soups and meaty stews, making it a perfect flavor reservoir.
8. Souherb
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 11 minFound in mullet roe and hot pot, souherb is a white soupy ingredient made by fermenting vegetables like endive, celery, carrot or cabbage.
9. Niang Pi
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 12 minFrom Lanzhou to Wuwei, epicures put a different spin on niang pi, a glutenous cold noodle dish that often comes with sesame, cucumber and chili oil.
10. Potato
7.0Jul 24, 2020 · 11 minDingxi boasts more than 30 varieties of potato, eaten sliced, mashed or made in the form of noodles cooked with pork or spicy sauces.