Gansu cuisines
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Province:Gansu (Chinese: 甘肃, Pinyin:gansu)
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Population :30,711,287
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Area :454,000 sq km (175,000 sq mi)
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Overview:A natural land passage known as Hexi Corridor, stretching some 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) from Lanzhou to the Jade Gate, is situated within Gansu province.
Overview
Located in the northwest China, lies between Qinghai, Inner Mongolia, and borders Mongolia to the north and Xinjiang to the west, the momentous wash of religious influences over the past 2,000 years, Gansu has the colorful culture kept alive today, and merged into its cuisines, such as Shamanist, Buddhist and Islam have colored Gansu cuisine.
There's a strong Muslim influence in Gansu cuisine, which was introduced by Central Asian traders who made their way along the Silk Road. Much Arbic in orgin, the cuisine is strong in lamb and mutton, with a distinct Muslim flavor. Mutton kebabs seasoned with toasted cumin are very popular and tasty and should not be missed. Fruit as well has an Arabic influence featuring fresh melons, grapes, apricots, and the most famous Bailan Mellons.
The harsh northern climate consists of blistering hot summers and cold dry winters matching the strong, bold, salty and spicy flavors of this region. Stir-fryin, stewing, and deep-frying are typical ways of cooking fairly basic ingredients such as chicken, mutton, fish and pork.
Wheat is the staple grain that grows well here and you'll find an abundance of wheat products in the form of buns, noodles, dumplings and pancakes. Look for hand pulled noodles being made to order-an exciting and artiful demonstration of skill. A master noodle puller can create strands of noodles so fine they're called "dragon's whiskers" served with vinegar and hot chili oil for dipping is popular here, the most famous is Lanzhou Beef Noodles, in strong Muslim flavor.
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