Local Snacks
1 min readA unique feature of snacks in Xining is that they are given names after the surname of their initiator.Some of the famous ones will be introduced as following.
Liangfen（bean jelly）is made from pea powder and cut into short strips.
Liangfen is served with vinegar，chili and mashed garlic，mustard and salt to enhance the taste the dish.
Niangpi is a popular snack made of flour and baking soda.It can be found anywhere in Xining for four-Yuan.The most famous version of this snack is called Mazhong Niangpi and can be found in the Mojia Jie.
Zasui Tang is a soup cooked with lamb and oxen entrails.Locals often eat this snack for breakfast.The hot soup helps warm people during the winter.
Muslim Yoghurt is a must while in Xining-this breakfast is a kind of yoghurt made by local Muslim families and is served in small bowls for one-Yuan.
