Eating Henan Cuisine on the "Seven Henan" Tour: Authentic Henan Classic Dishes for Hospitality

Qu Na You (Wen Li Feng): Recently, Qu Na You Kang Travel launched the "Qi Yu Journey" activity to explore the "Qi Yu Journey" base and discover " The heritage of "Seven Henan Journey", experience the culture of "Seven Henan" Journey, feel the charm of "Seven Henan Journey", enjoy the health and wellness of "Seven Henan Journey", practice the cultural tourism brand of "Walking in Henan and Understand China", and focus on Promote Henan’s “root culture, ceremonial gifts, historic sites and sights, delicacies and dishes, famous wines and wines, famous teas and medicines, and Henan Opera accents”.

This issue introduces the most representative authentic famous dishes for entertaining guests in Henan Province. Next, we will continue to introduce the most representative famous foods from various cities, covering gourmet snacks, banquet dishes, soups and noodles. , there are fish and meat, countless. Authentic local delicacies that you must try wherever you go.

This list is definitely worthy of your collection. After all, it is the work of Qu Na You and I who have put a lot of effort into it. It really allows you to travel around the world and learn about folk customs! Every one of the famous dishes and delicacies launched today is a classic. We won’t talk about the color, flavor, and taste here, but we will talk about the story and origin of each dish and the restaurants where you can eat them. Then you will know its status.

List of traditional classic dishes in Henan:

1. Big carp from the Yellow River: Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "a banquet must have carp", and carp is listed as the first fish. There is a saying about the carp leaping over the dragon's gate, which shows how high the carp's status was in the past. The Yellow River carp is the most delicious in the Central Plains. It can be cooked in three ways: braised, steamed and sweet and sour. It has been praised by many literati. It has been used as a royal tribute during the Qing Dynasty. The Yellow River carp was included in the first banquet at the beginning of New China. It was rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan by the China Cuisine Association. Hotel representatives: Kaifeng Youyixin, Yufengyuan, Ah Wu Yellow River Big Carp, Guyu Chun Braised Carp, Lao Yu Ji, Xie Jia Henan Cuisine, Henan Pearl Hotel, Tong Sheng Xiang, A Yong Food, etc.

2. Abalone in clear soup: A traditional famous dish in Henan, China has a long history of eating abalone. It has been recorded in the Han Dynasty. Abalone is known as one of the "Eight Treasures of the Sea". In the Song Dynasty, many restaurants have been on the market. "A must-have item on the menu. Representative hotels include Yishun Xuan, Erheguan, etc.

3. Braised Guangdu: A traditional famous dish in Henan, the first dish of Guangdu banquet in Henan’s high-end banquets, and the grilled braised pork belly in Henan cuisine is unique and world-famous. For hundreds of years, "the right sauce will make the food stick naturally", which has become the common pursuit and standard of chefs and gourmets. It has been listed as a treasure for thousands of years. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Guangdu was listed as a tribute. It was listed as one of the "Eight Treasures of the Sea" and was rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan Province by the China Cuisine Association. Hotel representatives: Longxiang Hotel, Heji Braised Noodles, Erheguan, Zhongji Yumanlou, Awu Yellow River Big Carp, Henan Restaurant, Xiejia Henan Cuisine, Luban Zhang Shangpin Henan Cuisine, Azhuang Authentic Henan Cuisine.

4. Bianjing Roast Duck: Kaifeng’s characteristic traditional dish originated in the Northern Song Dynasty and continues to this day. As the Jin soldiers conquered the city of the Northern Song Dynasty, a large number of cooks, craftsmen, artists, and merchants moved their capital to Nanjing with Kang Wang Zhaogou. It became a treasure for officials and folk in the Southern Song Dynasty. With the development and changes of history, Bianjing Roast Duck has spread all over the world and has been rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan Province by the China Cuisine Association. Hotel representatives: Chef Cheng Bianjing Roast Duck, Yufeng Bianjing Roast Duck, Zhengzhou Roast Duck, Wushunzhai Roast Duck (no dine-in available), Kaifeng Flavor Celebrity Chef,.

5. Fried eight pieces: Kaifeng’s traditional famous dish with a history of nearly 200 years. It is said that Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty tasted its flavor when he visited Kaifeng, Henan Province, and it became famous. Later, it was improved and improved by another new restaurant in Kaifeng, and it was rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan Province by the China Cuisine Association. Hotel representatives: Kaifeng Youyixin, Changyuan Xixi Hotel, Heji, Xilanxuan, Zhengzhou Roast Duck Main Store, etc.

6. Grilled sea cucumber with green onions: A classic traditional dish in Henan and also a famous dish in Shandong.

Although Henan does not produce sea cucumbers, Kaifeng and Luoyang were the capitals of many dynasties in history. Dry seafood products were continuously brought here as tribute, allowing the imperial chefs to devote all their efforts to developing cooking methods. In the early days, sea cucumbers roasted with green onions became the top dish of some restaurants. It was rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan Province by the China Cuisine Association. Restaurant representatives: Lu Ban Zhang Cong Braised Sea Cucumber, Xilan Xuan Restaurant, Xie Jia Henan Cuisine, Pao Ding Tang, Wase Teahouse, Hezhenzhu Small Pot Rice, and Huayuchuan Restaurant.

7. Braised mutton with green onions: A traditional famous dish in Henan. Sheep symbolizes auspiciousness and is a noble dish. In the Song Dynasty, 72 restaurants in Bianjing used mutton as raw material. It was rated as one of the top ten Chinese dishes in Henan by the China Cuisine Association. Great classic dish. Restaurant representatives: Xiejia Henan Cuisine, Xiao Ji Braised Noodles, Heji Braised Noodles, Xilanxuan, Azhuang Authentic Henan Cuisine, Yumanlou, Tongshengxiang Restaurant, Kaifeng Xinsheng Restaurant, etc.

8. Peony swallowtail: A traditional famous dish in Luoyang, the first dish of Luoyang water banquet has a history of thousands of years. Because it looks like a bird's nest, Empress Wu Zetian gave it the name "feedback". Because it originated from Luoyang, it is also called " Luoyang Yancai". In October 1973, after Premier Zhou accompanied Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to taste Luoyang agarwood at the Zhenbu Hotel in Luoyang, Premier Zhou said wittily: "Luoyang peonies are the best in the world, and peonies can also grow in the dishes." Since then, "Luoyang Yancai" has also been called "Peony Yancai" and has been rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan Province by the China Cuisine Association. Hotel representatives: Luoyang Zhendong, Luoyang Water Seat Garden, Laoluoyang Water Seat, Xinghua Village Water Seat Building, Jiankun Water Seat Palace, Baoyuan (Yuan) Water Seat, Guanjia Water Seat Shop, Henan Restaurant, Laoluoyang Noodle shop etc.

9. Fried Purple Crispy Pork: A famous traditional dish in Henan with a history of hundreds of years. It is said to have been popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its flavor is comparable to that of roast duck, so it is also known as the "roast duck competition". , was rated as one of the top ten classic dishes of Henan in Chinese cuisine by the China Cuisine Association. Hotel representatives: Henan Restaurant, Kaifeng Youyixin Hotel, Xinxiang No. 5 Canteen, etc.

10. Pan-fried mackerel head and tail: A traditional famous dish in Kaifeng, it was well-known in the Central Plains at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China. Kang Youwei once praised "The taste of cooking Hou Jing", which was called "a strange flavor" and was praised by Chinese cooking. The association rated it as one of the top ten classic dishes in Henan Province. Hotel representatives: Kaifeng Youyixin, Longxiang Hotel, Erhe Hotel, etc.

11. Baked Carp Noodles: Kaifeng’s traditional specialty dish has been famous as early as the Song Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, Emperor Guangxu and Empress Dowager Cixi praised it as “the most delicious dish in the ancient capital” and was rated as one of the best Chinese dishes by the China Cuisine Association. Top ten classic dishes in Henan. Hotel representatives: Another New Restaurant, Century-old Chenjia Cuisine, Kaifeng First Floor, Huangjia Old Restaurant, Awu Food, Henan Restaurant, Xiejia Henan Cuisine, Ayong Food.

12. Set of Four Treasures: Kaifeng specialty dish, unique in Henan cuisine, the four flavors of chicken, duck, pigeon and quail are integrated into one. A bone. Founded in the late Qing Dynasty, it is another masterpiece of a new hotel in Kaifeng that has been around for hundreds of years. In the late Qing Dynasty, Kaifeng Yamen chef Chen Yongxiang improved the traditional famous dish "Tao Sanhuan". Now brothers Chen Jinghe and Chen Jingwang have inherited and carried forward the ancestral skills. Restaurant representatives: A-Zhuang Authentic Henan Cuisine, Kaifeng Another New Restaurant, Kaifeng Century-old Chenjia Cuisine, and Kaifeng Xingjia Old Pot Stickers Restaurant.

13. Spicy and sour mullet egg soup: This is a famous traditional dish in Henan Province. Although it is produced along the coast, there are many ways to prepare it. But combining it with clear soup is unique to Henan cuisine. Hotel representatives: Erheguan, Lubanzhang, Zhuangyu, and Weiyuan Restaurant.

14. Pork Ribbon with Bottom: A traditional famous dish from Changyuan, the hometown of Chinese chefs, and one of the representative dishes of Henan cuisine. It is a complex taste dish that combines cold, hot, meat and vegetables. Hotel representative: Gypsophila Meat Ribbon Basic Food Expo (Zhengzhou, Xinxiang). If you can go to the hometown of Chinese chefs, foodies must visit the Chinese Culinary Culture Museum to give you a deeper understanding of food and cooking.

These fourteen classic traditional dishes of Henan are definitely not available in ordinary restaurants. You can only eat them in medium-to-high-end restaurants or Henan cuisine restaurants.

Although Henan cuisine is not among the eight major cuisines in China, Henan cuisine is indeed the ancestor of the eight major cuisines, because Henan is the main birthplace of Chinese culinary civilization. Yi Yin, the founding prime minister of the Shang Dynasty and the originator of chefs, was from Henan, because all dynasties and generations must compete for the Central Plains. , wars continued, many cooks, craftsmen, artists, and merchants brought the living customs and skills of the Central Plains people from the best habitat of mankind. During the thousands of years of migration from south to north, the flavors of the four directions merged. Therefore, Henan cuisine is different but all the same. Like the reason.

If the special dishes alone are not enough to entertain guests, then choose the top ten themed banquets in Henan: 1. Bianjing Imperial Banquet at Kaifeng Youyixin Hotel; 2. Assorted dishes on the first floor of Kaifeng Baozi Banquet; 3. Bianliang Wugui (guǐ) Baguang belly banquet in Xiaosong City, Louzhonglou, Kaifeng; 4. Lu Banzhang’s sea cucumber banquet; 5. Awu Yellow River big carp, Xinyang Mall Yanyangtian Hotel’s whole fish Banquet; 6. Luoyang water banquet at Luoyang Zhendong Hotel; 7. Whole duck banquet at Zhengzhou Roast Duck Main Store; 8. Peony banquet at Luoyang Donghua Restaurant; 9. Yellow River Welcome Banquet at Yellow River Guest House; 10. Xinyang Sea embraces all rivers Sima Guang’s family banquet at the Grand Hotel and Nanwan Wedding House.