What are the delicious foods in Lijiang Old Town?

The delicious foods in Lijiang include: chickpea jelly, Lijiang cake, rice enema, cured pork ribs hot pot, soybean noodles, Naxi barbecue, and tofu wrapped in milk.

1. Chickpea jelly

Chickpea is a famous specialty bean of Lijiang and is exported to Southeast and other countries. Soak the chickpeas, grind them thoroughly and filter them into a slurry, then cook them until they are off-white, then place them in various containers to cool and form, which is the chickpea jelly. Lijiang chickpea jelly is a food for relieving summer heat. In addition to being cold, Lijiang chickpea jelly can also be eaten hot. The jelly sellers in the streets and alleys are prepared to adapt to customer requirements.

2. Lijiang Baba

Lijiang Baba is a unique flavor food of the Naxi people and has a long history. It was recorded in "Xu Xiake's Travels" in the Ming Dynasty. The main raw materials are fine wheat noodles produced in Lijiang and dough made from clear spring water flowing down from the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Apply vegetable oil on a marble slate, then roll it into thin slices, smear with oil, sprinkle with minced ham or sugar, roll into a cylinder, bring both ends together and press flat, and wrap sesame seeds, walnut kernels and other condiments in the middle. Then fry it in a pan over low heat until golden brown, and it's ready.

3. Rice enema

Rice enema is a unique flavor food in Lijiang. Rice enema is made by steaming rice or glutinous rice, mixing it with fresh pig blood, egg white and various spices, then pouring it into the cleaned pig intestine, sealing it and steaming it. Rice enema has a simple and shiny color, rich fragrance and high nutritional value. It is a good product for replenishing blood and qi.

4. Cured Spare Ribs Hot Pot

Both Yunnan and Sichuan eat spicy food, but the way of spicy food is different. Yunnan people use this kind of dried chili powder, while Sichuan uses that spoonful. Red oil, each has its own advantages. Put the bean curd in it and it will taste even better. When the soup is boiling, pour a little pork rib soup, and the dipping sauce for cured pork ribs hot pot is ready. Put a spare rib in and soak it for a while. The flavor will be great.