Some scholars have speculated that human history has been advancing by smelling the scent of salt. Here, there is the taste of salt, the taste of the lake, the taste of the mountains, the taste of the wind, the taste of the sun, as well as the taste of time and the taste of human feelings. These flavors, along with the human history of qinghai over a long period of time, have settled down on the tip of the tongue and then in the heart. The delicious food of the magnificent qinghai is an ultimate enjoyment for the taste buds...... Hand-held mutton, lamb kebabs, grilled mutton, kang Guo lamb chops, Qinghai's traditional hot pot, mixed soup, lamb intestine noodles, stuffed skin, yogurt, sweet mash, and enjoy a journey on your taste buds at the same time.

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Hand-grabbed mutton

A plate of mutton has red meat and white fat, is fat but not muttony, and has an attractive color. When cut and eaten with a knife, although the mouth is oily and the hands are slippery, if you savor it carefully, it is refreshing but not greasy, the meat is tender and juicy, and the texture is soft and smooth, with an extraordinary taste. The hospitable people of Qinghai all like to serve hand-grabbed mutton as an excellent food for entertaining guests.

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Lamb kebabs

Grilled mutton kebabs are a popular snack among people in Qinghai. The meat is tender and fresh, with a salty and spicy taste, and is widely favored by people. To roast mutton, special equipment is needed. Clean mutton is cut into thin slices, skewered on skewers and grilled over charcoal. A little salt, chili powder and cumin powder are sprinkled on top.

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Pan-fried lamb chops

In the season when lamb is at its best, have a pot of lamb chops and a glass of wine. No regrets in this life...... The hot pot lamb chops make the lamb rich and flavorful. The spicy and fresh lamb, when paired with vermicelli and potatoes, is simply delicious!

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Qinghai folk hot pot

The "pot base" of Qinghai traditional hot pot is usually made of clear mutton soup with a little pickled cabbage. It has a strong spicy and fragrant taste, without adding red oil or excessive seasonings. The soup color is clear and the flavor is naturally mellow. It can roughly be divided into three categories: home-style hot pot, seafood hot pot and vegetarian hot pot. There are more than ten specific varieties, but the ingredients are all common things, mainly including beef, mutton, pork, hairtail, potatoes, tofu, vermicelli, kelp and seasonal vegetables such as green vegetables and bamboo shoot tips, which truly lives up to the word "local".

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Mixed soup

The people of Qinghai regard the mixed soup and steamed buns as the most wonderful breakfast. It can not only nourish the body and satisfy hunger, but also resist cold. Miscellaneous items refer to the heads, hearts, lungs, intestines, stomachs, and hooves of cooked cattle and sheep, commonly known as "offal". It is further divided into two types, namely "beef offal" or "minced beef", and "mutton offal" or "minced mutton".

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Qinghai fermented skin

Niangpi is made from wheat flour and is a traditional snack with a strong local flavor in Qinghai. The well-prepared fermented skin is cut into long strips, topped with gluten, and drizzled with vinegar, chili oil, mustard, Chinese chives, minced garlic and other seasonings. It tastes spicy, refreshing, with a tender and delicate texture and a long-lasting aftertaste.

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Yogurt

Yogurt is a dairy product made from milk and fermented. The traditional fermentation of Qinghai old yogurt takes place in porcelain bowls. Under the high temperature on the heated brick bed, solid yogurt is formed. A layer of milk skin floats on the top of the yogurt. When eating, you can add some sugar to taste it. It is sweet and sour, which can promote digestion.

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Sweet mash

Sweet mash is a kind of sweet food that is loved by the local people. It is sweet and fragrant with the aroma of wine, delicious and tasty, and is mostly made from raw materials such as oatmeal (also known as naked oats) and highland barley. It can not only regulate the diet but also serve guests. The brewing process emphasizes cleanliness and hygiene. Eating it in summer can clear the mind and refresh the spirit, eliminating the irritability and fatigue brought by the scorching heat. Eating it in winter can warm the heart and nourish the stomach, strengthen the body and increase appetite.