In this Chinese city you WILL NOT find rice… NOODLES ONLY!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มี.ค. 2024
  • It wasn't a stop I had planned to make but OH MY GOSH am I glad I did!! So many amazing food experiences in Taiyuan, I mean, can we talk about those noodles?!
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  • @lindyralph8792
    @lindyralph8792 หลายเดือนก่อน +257

    I love how the locals are so proud and keen to explain it to you. Speaking Chinese opens so many doors for you.

    • @jesspopps
      @jesspopps หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      That’s what I love too - I am always so interested in the stories behind the food on this channel, and so many people are so generous with their stories!

    • @Alexseya
      @Alexseya หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's what happens to any language

    • @mallarieluvsgirls
      @mallarieluvsgirls หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alexseyano shit

    • @bohemiansparrow
      @bohemiansparrow หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I lived in China for a year and Taiyuan was my “home” city where I worked and I didn’t speak Chinese much at all but the people in Taiyuan are SO friendly and helpful!! I had people just jump in and help me with stuff like that ALL the time. I really loved my time there because of the people ( and the food is very good too)!

    • @kyle_ly2402
      @kyle_ly2402 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Alexseya Not English

  • @Blisken81
    @Blisken81 หลายเดือนก่อน +476

    My doctor asked me why I became so fat. I replied because I watch Blondie in China so often. He said stop it! I said i can't do it! Love your Videos!

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  หลายเดือนก่อน +47

      Oh no! Hahahah! 😂😂😂 But thanks for watching!

    • @user-kv9wn8ki6m
      @user-kv9wn8ki6m หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      你太可爱了😂

    • @suckmemore
      @suckmemore หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      okay, i'm gonna try that to my dr ha。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。

    • @user-lu6lz6rc7z
      @user-lu6lz6rc7z หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      IF you keep eat this way in china long time ,you wont get weight. do you see there are many fat in china?

    • @MSGOOI1
      @MSGOOI1 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Hahahaha u so cute

  • @jethroleung6745
    @jethroleung6745 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

    Growing rice requires a large amount of water, which makes it less suitable for north China. People living north of the Yangtze River mainly eat noodles and buns rather that rice.

    • @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel
      @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Great point - simple and true.

    • @danielr700
      @danielr700 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As someone from Liaoning, I totally disagree. The northeastern provinces produce the best rice IMO.

    • @tt-ew7rx
      @tt-ew7rx หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@danielr700 粳米, maybe. For other types of rice, not so much.

    • @boyimc2086
      @boyimc2086 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@danielr700北方,不包含东北,东北是关外,哈哈哈,中华核心地带分南方北方,再往外的四夷不在其列

  • @liqiair
    @liqiair หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY proud that you finally came to my hometown Taiyuan!!!! As a Taiyuaner now living in Canada for 13 years, my wife and I used every channel to introduce our hometown to you and finally, today is the day!! And to share with you some more fun facts, we have recently got the 山西静乐莜面 sold in our local grocery store and we have just successfully made our first 莜面栲栳栳 in Canada. What a coincidence here! And from the Bingfen hoodies (both blue on my shirt and pink on my wife's) bought during our weddings and the Whackbang hats, you know how much we loved you, your videos and your happiness, kindness and passion! Love from Canada and 太原!!

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Omg thank you guys so much for the support over the years! I’m so happy to visit your hometown, I loved it!! Definitely want to go back again soon and try the rest of the noodles I missed out on. All the best to you guys 🥰🥰🥰

    • @DejaVuEXP
      @DejaVuEXP หลายเดือนก่อน

      homemade 莜面栲栳栳? 真拧了。

  • @ql1038
    @ql1038 หลายเดือนก่อน +135

    She is right. 山西陈醋 is the most popular vinegar in Chinese supermarkets. This is true even in Australian Asian grocery shops.

    • @user-lu6lz6rc7z
      @user-lu6lz6rc7z หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      no,我们有很多醋,,,北方人喜欢陈醋,,南方人喜欢香醋,听说过镇江香醋吗,

    • @ianhomerpura8937
      @ianhomerpura8937 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@user-lu6lz6rc7z today I learned Chinese balsamic vinegar exists. What brands are good?

    • @ql1038
      @ql1038 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      我知道。我住在墨尔本。

    • @yichaoxue9836
      @yichaoxue9836 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I vote for 镇江香醋 😁

    • @Ealsante
      @Ealsante หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      北山西,南镇江

  • @helenkhan5233
    @helenkhan5233 หลายเดือนก่อน +155

    Please subscribe.....why our Amy is not in the millions.hope u hv a great day,happy watching.much love amy❤😊

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Awww thank you!!! ❤❤❤

    • @suckmemore
      @suckmemore หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      cz she's telling the truth!

    • @dice138
      @dice138 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Amy is hugh in Chinese social media😄

    • @lamourdujourr
      @lamourdujourr หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      her intelligence is intimidating

    • @Alex_k_Q
      @Alex_k_Q หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      funny she has over 1 million subscribers on bilibili😂

  • @budluo
    @budluo หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    Those people from Shanxi Province (Taiyuan is her capital city) are really proud of their vinegar. In fact LaoXi (老西, meaning people from Shanxi)and 老醋 (aged vinegar) tend to go together as monikers. A friend told me that if you do wrong in Shanxi, cops would whip you with noodles. It sounds so wrong...in so many ways 😆

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Wow hahahahah

    • @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel
      @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That's what I call a true 'fun fact' ! : )

    • @jessieliu1731
      @jessieliu1731 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      In my hometown Xinzhou (1 hour from Taiyuan), the ancient city has a vinegar that allows tasting and they have 1 yr, 3 yrs, 5yrs and 9 yrs of aging. Ended up buying a 5yr bottle and brought it back to Australia e

    • @yangyangman9978
      @yangyangman9978 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      笑死我了哈哈哈哈哈

    • @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel
      @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      我不知道他的意思 ;)
      哈哈哈哈哈@@yangyangman9978

  • @colleenuchiyama4916
    @colleenuchiyama4916 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    It’s one of the best feelings I’ve ever had, being able to communicate with people in their own language. The stuff you learn! The kindness shown! I love seeing you have these experiences!

  • @IvanYing
    @IvanYing หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    Thanks for making all these videos Amy. As a Chinese Canadian who grew up in Canada, your videos are an amazing way to learn about the diversity of Chinese cuisine and for me to learn about my heritage.

    • @paulinec1491
      @paulinec1491 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      same!!

    • @yushen7202
      @yushen7202 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      你可以读懂中文吗?我虽然是中国出生长大的。但Amy去过的很多地方我没去过,她吃过的很多东西我都没有试过。其实,中国的饮食,语文和文化是非常多元的。

    • @allenmoon545
      @allenmoon545 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yushen7202 太大了,我也之去过小部分省市,河南北京上海杭州三亚江苏深圳香港成都。期待更多的旅游经历。每个地方的饮食文化差别很大。很想去一下西安新疆,然后内蒙古广州

    • @IvanYing
      @IvanYing หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yushen7202虽然我是加拿大长到的,我会读一些中文。其实我只去了上海一次、所以我对Amy的视频非常有兴趣。

    • @maomi4216
      @maomi4216 หลายเดือนก่อน

      从你们看东亚是不是觉得东亚国家都差不多→_→也不知道你们上课的时候是不是东亚学校的那种静悄悄的氛围。。。

  • @CarinaCoffee
    @CarinaCoffee หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    It's so cool to hear you say those names of so many noodle dishes and that you have both English and Chinese subs, in my everyday life I don't get to use my Chinese all that much anymore and while I do revise it constantly these days, there's just something much different between that and just listening to people have proper conversations.
    And while it's also helpful when I watch C-Dramas, it's different when someone travels to different areas of a country and you also really get to hear the different dialects coming through.
    Your videos make me miss China often.

  • @kevin-nn4le
    @kevin-nn4le หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    太原的“烧卖” ,“羊杂割” ,“头脑” 都是很有特色的食品,尤其是“头脑” 属于药膳,冬天吃对身体有很好的温补作用

  • @CarinaCoffee
    @CarinaCoffee หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I remember when I first learned the provinces and I too thought that Shanxi and Shaanxi in one country is bad enough, but right next to each other?! At least you won't forget about either that way 😅

    • @embershen364
      @embershen364 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When i went to china for exchange, i had classmate who bought the wrong train ticket. Luckily they can just take another train since its so near

    • @xiaojichen5311
      @xiaojichen5311 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@embershen364haha😂

  • @CosmoXueNYC
    @CosmoXueNYC หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have been watching Amy's videos for about 2-3 years, but this one is the greatest video ever, make me so homesick.

  • @xavierlewis1996
    @xavierlewis1996 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Well one of the biggest misconception about China is people here only eat rice, but many don't know actually China is also the world's biggest wheat producer and more than 25% of world's wheat productions are consumed in mainand China every year. Many people in North China eat much more flour products such as noodles, mantou and baozi than rice and the varieties and types of different Chinese noodles would even put pasta into shame.

    • @YAWSSSSSS
      @YAWSSSSSS หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I think people forget China is freaking huge! The agriculture, local tastes, and in some cases religion all have an impact on the regional diets. It's honestly beautiful to see the amount of diversity within China's cuisine.

  • @daphnenvt2686
    @daphnenvt2686 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I am so impressed how Amy gets inside the kitchen every time to see the process of making such delicious meals. Like how does she do it? 😂

    • @hihowareya4004
      @hihowareya4004 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They probably offer once they see the camera & that she speaks their language lol. Or she might just ask.

  • @nuo.not1033
    @nuo.not1033 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    There are many different kinds of flour used in China, and there is no clear opinion on whose food tastes better, but Shanxi Province definitely has the most kinds of pasta.
    I hope you have the same great taste buds experience as before.

    • @famouschappi
      @famouschappi หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pasta is Italian!

    • @hehe-mq2bk
      @hehe-mq2bk 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@famouschappi the name is italian (brought by the arabs or by Marco Polor from China, depending on your source of origin) but the material or the ingredient itself is quite literally just flour. In fact you can have different kinds of pasta just by changing how the flour is folded! They are really synonymous with noodles, as noodles can be made with different types of flours.

  • @elainedu8112
    @elainedu8112 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Same thing. When I went to Sichuan, went into a restaurant, ordered some dishes and asked for Chowmein(chao mian), the waiter said this is the place to eat dinner, they don't have noodles, only rice. As a person from Jiangsu, I'm also 有点懵。

    • @tonyc5384
      @tonyc5384 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe check the menu thoroughly and know what type of restaurant it is before going or ordering.
      Don't ask for beer at a coffee shop, don't order tostadas in an pizzeria, and don't order hot pot at a dim sum restaurant.

    • @scalemodelredgorilla2716
      @scalemodelredgorilla2716 หลายเดือนก่อน

      你点炒面还要米饭??炒面在江苏算是什么?

  • @Moeflyer6213
    @Moeflyer6213 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Youmian Kaolaolao is made from naked oat. Not the hulled oat we know about.

  • @yuey0602
    @yuey0602 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    面/面食 in northern China usually means flour product... not only wheat noodles...

  • @user-yh9jg1rn2x
    @user-yh9jg1rn2x หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you deeply for sharing this video. My wife hails from Changchun, while Taiyuan holds the memories of my upbringing, a place I've been absent from for over four years. Watching your video flooded me with nostalgia for everything you showcased. In this moment, the years of subscribing have truly proven their worth.

  • @TheAaafirst
    @TheAaafirst หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brave girl, not easy for a woman/lauwai to be on the go all the time and try different foods. You have been to more places in china than me, although I used to travel a lot in china for business when I was young. Well done Amy.
    I am from hk and of course rice is my staple food. I guess its too dry to grow rice in shanxi?

  • @RespectOthers1
    @RespectOthers1 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Anyone can make videos showing us fascinating food but not many can ‘autopsy’ the dishes to get the lowdown! :D

  • @DT-ff4ov
    @DT-ff4ov หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Amazing noodles. It must be taking a lot of time to make one plate. it is really a different cultural experience. Thanks

  • @PS-383
    @PS-383 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love noodles. Should visit Shanxi. I assume there are no rice based noodles in the province of Shanxi?

  • @clochettestarz
    @clochettestarz หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I had these honeycomb noodles in Pingyao a few years back, definitely intriguing! Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us Amy, watching your videos at breakfast is my Wednesday morning ritual :)

  • @ericaasaba8316
    @ericaasaba8316 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m from Beijing and I just ate 莜面 for the first time when I was like 14 years old… And you definitely have eaten more Chinese cuisines than me! After watching your vlog I think I’m gonna try 头脑 in the future, thank you for letting me know there is a cuisine like that in Shanxi!

  • @tichtran664
    @tichtran664 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    When I think of shanxi I think of Shanxi STYLE Shuo Jiao( wrestling) . Which DOESN'T use a "GI". And MOST oldest of all shuo Jiao wrestling styles. The ones with jackets are influenced by the Manchu and Mongolian.

  • @stupidlamer
    @stupidlamer หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I've tried 莜面栲栳栳 and 碗托 in Pingyao (around 100km from Taiyuan) when I was there for a photography exhibition. The vinegar from this region is really good too.

  • @jayzee316
    @jayzee316 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    we were in 太原 last year and ate the 醋味+醪糟冰淇淋,it was soooo good there. There was also this super good halal 刘家烧饼 almost like a 肉夹馍,it was the best thing we ate on that trip.

  • @Suite_annamite
    @Suite_annamite หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    *For a little bonus:* The "Goldthread" channel always does amazing vids on Asian food, and their series "Eat China" (seasons 1 and 2) also features and explains these exotic Shanxi oat cannelloni!

  • @Dragonballs86
    @Dragonballs86 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    kudos to you for going to different places and trying new food, im afraid of trying anything new and only sticks to what i already know and love lol.

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everything you know and love was new to you once, right?

  • @SaintFluffySnow
    @SaintFluffySnow หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    when I was young,
    my dad told me eating noodle
    was more normal in the north
    in China
    where we came from
    whilst eating rice was more common in the south
    in China
    of course, it's a simplified generalization
    but, for me, I typically eat noodle dishes
    and rarely rice

    • @samsun387
      @samsun387 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. I am from the south and I much prefer noddle over rice, but I’m definitely not the norm😂

    • @allenmoon545
      @allenmoon545 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am from the middle. But I prefer noodles and people think I am from North. lol

    • @rogerlin8145
      @rogerlin8145 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like your poem

  • @xingyuwang8423
    @xingyuwang8423 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hi Amy, I am so glad to see you are in my home province. Welcome! When asked about the food in Shanxi, I usually tell them: “You can eat a different flour food for each meal for an entire month.” 😊 Enjoy your food and time there!

  • @KcFoxNavy
    @KcFoxNavy หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Please do a video on the amazing foods of Tianjin!! ✨

  • @u2onair11
    @u2onair11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watching your videos make me want to visit the cities you featured. Especially when you let us know about the halal restaurants that specialize in local cuisines ❤❤ Thank you!

  • @Fun-pf9lw
    @Fun-pf9lw หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for another fantastic video. I would love to try all of these dishes!

  • @henrylee8081
    @henrylee8081 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your journey with great food intro, makes me want to eat too

  • @mai.berryy
    @mai.berryy หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really love your videos!! Like your style of editing and filming. I feel like I want to be like you if I had the confidence to film. 😂❤

  • @viviancao1470
    @viviancao1470 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    omg im from shanxi taiyuan! So happy to see you visiting taiyuan!

  • @sherryz4644
    @sherryz4644 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So informative as always! I’ve been to shanxi twice when I was in college but didn’t have the chance to try this noodle. We tried daoxiaomian and I loved it. Donkey burger is my fave! Can’t wait for ur next video❤

  • @Moksha-Raver
    @Moksha-Raver หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watched an episode of my two favorite Chinese sites back to back: Little Chinese Everywhere and Blondie in China. Thank you, Yan and Amy.

  • @user-iq5hq9ly2x
    @user-iq5hq9ly2x หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Shanxi does have the best vinegar in China,we all agree😊

    • @budluo
      @budluo หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Says who? We people from Shaanxi beg to differ😉

    • @user-iq5hq9ly2x
      @user-iq5hq9ly2x หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@budluo come on I’m from Shaanxi too🤣

  • @furnichan2490
    @furnichan2490 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Amy for the great video!

  • @umdcaps
    @umdcaps หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recently subscribed to your channel and love the very regional dishes you're discovering like your previous video and the instant noodles in Heyang. I first heard of the youmian kao lao lao from the Goldthread Channel. So after finding some recipes on youtube I actually took a stab at making them. I definitely need more practice, but I like them. Will need to learn how to make the mutton sauce.
    Looking forward to your next video!

  • @jasonwang482
    @jasonwang482 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love your video ao much. I even never tried that noodle, though i lived in China for 20+years😅

  • @leedean1696
    @leedean1696 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good stuff mate. He-Nan (河南) also got amazing cultural experiences and delicious foods. My dad and older brother went there 2019 and had a great time.

  • @zanyang1123
    @zanyang1123 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Amy, I'm sooo happy thay you visited my home city and you had my favorite You Mian Kao Lao Lao! I've been in Australia for a while, your videos always bring me back to China. Can't wait your next food advanture!

  • @inesitaviolinista
    @inesitaviolinista หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish your TH-cam channel have existed back in 2018 when I visited Taiyuan. Love your videos :)

  • @user-nu7qk6vn6m
    @user-nu7qk6vn6m หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Amy, welcome to my hometown Shanxi!!! can't believe you are really there, I work in Hangzhou now, always miss the noodles! Wish you have a good time😊

  • @bohemiansparrow
    @bohemiansparrow หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so glad you finally visited Shanxi and tried some of their famous noodles and vinegar!!! I lived there as a teacher for a year and loved it so much, would have stayed longer if it wasn’t for traveling issues due to Covid shutdowns. They sell the vinegar at my local Asian grocery and my friends and family all love it too! I make a dipping sauce out of vinegar, chili oil, and a little sugar for dumplings and noodles. If you ever go back you should check out the vinegar museum and try some vinegar ice cream! 😂

  • @shueyren
    @shueyren หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Amy for showcasing my hometown Taiyuan and enjoying my favourite oat meal noodle. 宁化府's aromatic vinegar fills the air and brings back my childhood memories of that place. Hope you can bring back some 山西老陈醋 to Aus to share with family.

  • @ruiyang6384
    @ruiyang6384 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow~~ finally to watch my favorite TH-camr going to my city~ enjoy your food journey there. 🥰

  • @johnnywang2461
    @johnnywang2461 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh I’m in Taiyuan, will be great to show you around if you ever visit again 🎉 and that ‘yum’ reaction to Tou Nao should make history, just remarkable 😅👍

  • @szewhu
    @szewhu หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow look at that honeycomb noodle and the head brain soup? Never heard of these dishes before and what an eye opener! Hope will try them one day, but do I really have to go over to 太原? Thanks Amy, good job! 👍👍

  • @Abraham-lu9rx
    @Abraham-lu9rx หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your Videos!

  • @taotao98103
    @taotao98103 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I imagine the honeycomb noodles probably taste like wonton skin without filling with dipping sauce.

    • @xiaojichen5311
      @xiaojichen5311 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, oat noodle is a coarse grain, which tastes different from white flour.

    • @taotao98103
      @taotao98103 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @oilnfire I'm not from there. Your guess is just as good as mine. My guess is oats are widely available in that area. I've heard oats have a high biomass, they’re incredibly easy to grow.

  • @lauridinosauri6878
    @lauridinosauri6878 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh, i wish we had those oat noodles here! Would be a nice change because me and the kids can’t do gluten and the regular substitutions become a bit repetitive after a while. The dipping in different sauces adds fun. We love buffet style eating where you can try different flavours and textures.

  • @mollymcintosh2090
    @mollymcintosh2090 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the medicinal soup sounds so delicious! i would love to try it

  • @jeraldbaxter3532
    @jeraldbaxter3532 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!😊

  • @car24dude
    @car24dude หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love all of your videos.

  • @Sansan-xx4js
    @Sansan-xx4js หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amy, I got goosebumps when I saw this Video. I have been wanting you to come to Shanxi which is my hometown. We do have a variety of noodle dishes. Actually 莜面烤姥姥 is more of a sharing dish where a large group would order to share. Also you want to pour the sauce into the noodles so that it is not as salty and heavy. For one person dish, I highly recommend 豆角焖面 or 剔尖 or 刀削面. The variety comes in the different shapes of noodles and the sauces. BTW, we also have donkey meat here in Changzhi city and the dish is called 驴肉甩饼 (a small wrap with slices of donkey meat and spring onion). Hope you can come next time and give it a try!❤

  • @banshong3997
    @banshong3997 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting video of your food trip love the many unique varieties and of the noodles the shapes and the ingredients used not just plain wheat but other grains. Thank you 👍👍👍👋👋👋

  • @jenny6904
    @jenny6904 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those noodles look so cool!

  • @beige_ricaforte
    @beige_ricaforte หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love it sooo much when locals talk about the history of the food ❤

  • @ethanj5143
    @ethanj5143 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the only "chinese" vloger i follow

  • @kellyyao8529
    @kellyyao8529 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My parents are from Inner Mongolia (50 km north of ShanXi) we love 莜面 and the 油炸糕 with red bean paste (or savory) filling.

  • @dlf4298
    @dlf4298 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really wish you could make it to chengdu one day. You will love it.❤

  • @wanalan9958
    @wanalan9958 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Shaanxi and Shanxi, their noodles are very good ❤

  • @mzungu1970
    @mzungu1970 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had those on my first trip many years back in Pingyao. They were great. Never seen them anywhere else since.

  • @XIVI_SRN
    @XIVI_SRN หลายเดือนก่อน

    the vinegar there is really nice! I got some while travelling and they taste better than all other vinegar that ive ever bought

  • @guofengzhang4201
    @guofengzhang4201 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a person growing up in Taiyuan, I would say your options are right. I also recommend to try: 麻叶老豆腐打卤面 丸子汤as breakfast. Enjoy your time in Taiyuan!

  • @ziliweng
    @ziliweng หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That莜面栲栳栳 “you mian kaolaolao”, although not a delicacy, is kind of a trademark of Shanxi culture. It is written into the lyrics of a very famous folk song which is wide spread in those areas where people speak Jin language 晋语 or Shanxi dialogues,such as Shanxi, northern Shaanxi and a big portion of Inner Mongolia:
    th-cam.com/video/dkXT-HnXfhI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TyD8X08VocdYJHcm

  • @jessieliu1731
    @jessieliu1731 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are finally in my hometown! Last time I was back there, somehow I kept missing 山药抿面,it was never my favourite in the past

  • @robbiew8614
    @robbiew8614 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Why am I watching this at 12am GMT...? Time for a midnight snack 😋

  • @minzhang9112
    @minzhang9112 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Something new learnt today , thank you, Emmy

  • @internationaldailytv6179
    @internationaldailytv6179 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hahaha... the Lucky Draw in your hat was hilarious! 😄😃😀

  • @johnnywalter7209
    @johnnywalter7209 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing ❤

  • @csoph550
    @csoph550 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve found a new channel I’ll be binging on. Not many toobers with an in depth knowledge of China 😊

  • @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel
    @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There are a few differences in food culture between Shanxi and Shaanxi (which could be called Shanxi Xi, west of the Yellow River) provinces, influenced by factors such as geography, climate, historical heritage, and local ingredients. Here are some key distinctions:
    Shanxi Province:
    Wheat-Based Cuisine: Shanxi cuisine is known for its heavy reliance on wheat-based dishes, including noodles, dumplings, and steamed buns. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient in Shanxi cuisine due to the province's wheat-growing regions.
    Daoxiang Noodles: One famous dish is Daoxiang noodles (刀削面), which are hand-cut noodles served in a flavorful broth with various toppings such as braised pork, vegetables, and tofu.
    Liangpi: Another popular dish is Liangpi (凉皮), which consists of cold wheat noodles served with a savory sauce made from vinegar, garlic, chili oil, and other seasonings.
    Jin Cuisine: Shanxi is also known for Jin cuisine (晋菜), characterized by its hearty and savory flavors. Jin cuisine often incorporates ingredients such as vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce.
    Shaanxi Province:
    Noodle Varieties: Shaanxi cuisine is famous for its wide variety of noodle dishes, including Biangbiang noodles (a type of wide, hand-pulled noodle) and Roujiamo (a type of Chinese hamburger).
    Lamb and Beef: Due to the region's Muslim population, Shaanxi cuisine features a significant amount of lamb and beef dishes, often seasoned with cumin and other spices.
    Roujiamo: Roujiamo (肉夹馍) is a popular street food in Shaanxi, consisting of shredded meat (typically pork or beef) stuffed inside a flatbread bun.
    Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup: One famous dish is Yangrou Paomo (羊肉泡馍), which consists of pita bread soaked in a rich lamb soup and served with tender pieces of lamb and various condiments.
    Overall, while both provinces share some similarities in their emphasis on wheat-based dishes and noodles, Shaanxi cuisine tends to have more diversity in terms of ingredients and flavors, with a greater emphasis on lamb and beef due to its historical and cultural influences.

  • @bohebingbing1620
    @bohebingbing1620 หลายเดือนก่อน

    people eat the oat noodle in Inner Mongolia as well, they use different dipping sauce. It is one type of their main food as well. Shao Mai with the lamb is from Hohhot ,Inner Mongolia originally.

  • @janfriedrich8108
    @janfriedrich8108 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that you seem to be taking so many trains, including sleeper trains, recently. China's rail network has really become good and comprehensive.

  • @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel
    @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The names "Shanxi" (山西) and "Shaanxi" (陕西) both contain the character "山" (shān), which means "mountain." However, the characters "西" (xī) and "陕" (shǎn) differentiate the two provinces. Here's a brief explanation of the origins of the names:
    Shanxi (山西): The name "Shanxi" translates to "west of the mountains" or "western mountains," referring to the province's location west of the Taihang Mountains.
    Historically, Shanxi was known for its rugged terrain and mountainous landscapes, hence the name emphasizing its western mountainous region.
    Shaanxi (陕西): The name "Shaanxi" translates to "west of Shan" or "west of the pass," with "Shan" referring to the historical Shanxi Province.
    During ancient times, the Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi served as a crucial passageway between central and western China. The name highlights the province's position to the west of the Shanxi region and the significance of the pass in the province's history.
    While the names may sound similar due to the shared character "山," their origins and meanings are distinct, reflecting the geographical features and historical contexts of each province.
    I've asked the waitress for a napkin. These blobs of chilli oil on the right are the TaiHang mountains, and these blobs of soy sauce on the left show the mountains within ShanXi with a pass from east to west. The blob of vinegar far left is ShaanXi province and the noodle represents the Yellow River. For historical reasons, as past dynasties moved westward, The TaiHang mountains were of greater significance (then) than the mountains within ShanXi. In short, one can think of ShaanXi as meaning west of ShanXi, or even West ShanXi..
    Historically, Shaanxi Province was once part of the same administrative region as Shanxi Province. During the imperial era of China, the area that is now Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces was part of a larger administrative region known as "Shanxi Province" (山西省). This province encompassed the territory of both present-day Shanxi and Shaanxi. However, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the region was divided into two separate provinces, primarily due to administrative and governance purposes. The area to the west of the Taihang Mountains became known as Shanxi Province, while the area to the west of the Yellow River became Shaanxi Province. Over time, as administrative boundaries were established and solidified, Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces became distinct entities, each with its own local government and administrative structure. Despite their historical connection and shared cultural heritage, they have remained separate provinces to this day.
    Got it? If not, don't panic, I'll put a film of my napkin on 抖音 (DǒuYīn). Fun fact for Amy - DǒuYīn was originally called A ME ! I asked the waitress * what she thought of my artwork (doodle); after a few moments studying the map, she was ready with her definitive response : 'have a beer and let it dry'.
    So wise, and as the full moon passed by, contentment that one of the great mysteries of the BIC era was (kinda) solved.
    ps : Directly west of Shaanxi province is Gansu Province (甘肃省) known for its diverse landscapes, including portions of the Gobi Desert, as well as mountainous regions such as the Qilian Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. Luckily, because of that desert, it is not named 'mountains to the west of mountains to the west of mountains to the west of the TaiHang mountains' ! The name "Gansu" (甘肃) is derived from two Chinese characters:
    甘 (gān): This character can mean "sweet" or "pleasant."
    肃 (sù): This character can mean "solemn" or "respectful."
    The combination of these characters in the name "Gansu" is thought to reflect the historical significance and cultural characteristics of the region. The exact origin and interpretation of the name may vary, but it generally conveys the idea of a region with pleasant or agreeable qualities combined with a sense of solemnity or respect.
    Sun is rising ... g'night : )
    * : potentially the new head of Strategic Planning and Market Enhancement at BeijingBuzzz.

  • @BenjiSun
    @BenjiSun หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i love youmian yuyu. basically anything with buckwheat is a thumbs up by me. i even love just boiled buckwheat, which is a staple in many parts of Russia.

    • @BenjiSun
      @BenjiSun หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      btw, they're not wrong about Shanxi vinegar. it's one of the 4 famous vinegars in China.
      中国四大名醋:山西老陈醋、江苏镇江香醋、福建永春老醋、四川阆中保宁醋. but i'm also a big fan of red vinegar(sometimes called rose vinegar, but it's made from rice, not rose petals) from Zhejiang, and Cantonese sweet vinegar, for stewing pig trotters and boiled eggs with plenty of ginger, ala "pregnant woman's food", alongside Chicken Wine.

  • @JasonChen55
    @JasonChen55 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, last time I was there was the year I first time came to New Zealand. It didn't change too much.

  • @user-dr1vw8fx4w
    @user-dr1vw8fx4w หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh wow your vid came at the right time. As a Singaporean born (Chinese by Ethnicity) I am quite familiar with cuisines from the more Southern parts of China i.e. Guandong (Chaozhou by extension), Fujian and Hainan.
    In recent years we've had cuisines from Sichuan, Hunan, Dongbei as well gaining popularity in Singapore and I've gotten familiar with Shaanxi cuisine as well by way of Xi'an food mostly, stuff like LiangPi, RouJiaMo, BiangBiangMian, the like. But then just a few days ago, I started wondering, what is ShanXi food vs Shaanxi food 🤔
    A quick google search didn't turn up a lot of helpful info, but today I saw your vid and it was really helpful 🦾

  • @i-am-your-conscience
    @i-am-your-conscience หลายเดือนก่อน

    ah thats interesting.. in the Philippines, they also like siaomai with vinegar (besides the local chili oil, of course)
    I really got a fan of adding vinegar to my food after being there :)

  • @user-sn6we2zt3z
    @user-sn6we2zt3z หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In Hebei Province,neighbor of Shann'xi Province, You Mian Kao Lao Lao's also called as You mian Wo Wo.

  • @NILESHLFC
    @NILESHLFC หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You absolute beauty…. amazing content!!!!

  • @lw4871
    @lw4871 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best vinegar is Shanghai Bao Ding Kang Le Cu 康乐醋。没有之一,海鲜,小笼包,水饺都可以,不会都是醋的味道,但增加了一点甜一点鲜。小时候吃过,就再也没有用其他醋了。

  • @taotaom4312
    @taotaom4312 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    运城吃得也超赞,极力推荐王剑羊汤,上次去吃的太爽了,羊头肉一定要点

  • @yangjason8057
    @yangjason8057 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have the plan to go up to northern Shanxi and try iconic sliced noodles in Datong as well? Highly recommended.

  • @TZheng-ue1mp
    @TZheng-ue1mp หลายเดือนก่อน

    welcome to my home town. Hope you enjoy your stay. I wouldn't go so far as saying we don't eat rice, but we definitely eat more noodle than rice.

  • @morganaluthor
    @morganaluthor หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a asian who love noodles n chilli its like a food paradise 😊

  • @zhenyuli4957
    @zhenyuli4957 หลายเดือนก่อน

    highly recommend you try Shanxi’s shaved noodles. Be sure to eat the noodles with garlic. As the saying goes, “吃面不吃蒜,滋味少一半” :D

  • @RP-mm9ie
    @RP-mm9ie หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @C3PO_
    @C3PO_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amy, your Mandarin has again improved so much!👍

  • @ruipengli3969
    @ruipengli3969 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    was in taiyuan (my hometown) the past week, curious how it ends up in my feed so quickly

  • @gratefuldeadly7899
    @gratefuldeadly7899 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    you gotta drink that famous vinegar from Shanxi province.

  • @Matty-yq5sx
    @Matty-yq5sx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I first tried 莜面 at the (in)famous restaruant 西贝莜面村 which was all over beijing at that time. unfortunately it was my least favorite noodle (I didn't like the taste, and the portion is tinnyyy)
    I hope to go to shanxi one day to eat the actual thing! it looks way better

  • @winterburden
    @winterburden หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very cool!