Shidian County Dining
In Shidian county, picturesque natural scenery enhances delicious local foods. Its dishes are representative of Dian (Yunnan Province) cuisine, which combines cooking styles of cities and nationalities in Yunnan Province. With its high humidity and mild temperatures Shidian provides abundant fruits and vegetables all year for local cuisine. In addition, there are numerous snack options in high streets and back lanes such as Shidian Bean Slices(施甸豆片), Hetu Dashao(河图大烧), Dabaoipian(Big light pieces)(大薄片), Xiacun Bean Flour(下村豆粉)etc.
1.Shidian Bean Slices(施甸豆片)
Shidian Bean Slices are traditional famous food of Shidian. It takes local white peas as its main ingredients and it has a history of more than 100 years. Wave-shaped and light-yellow-colored, it looks light and transparent and tastes tender and delicious and it's rich in nutrition, which is the best food to treat guests by local people. The ways of cooking it are various: you may fry, toast, steam or boil it.
2.Hetu Dashao(河图大烧)
Eaten together with Xiachun bean noodles and another Baoshan traditional dish—Hetu Dashao, it will be much more wonderful. Dashao, or "toast pig", has always been a big dish for feast in Baoshan, of which the toast pigs made by people in Hetu village are especially famous.
3.Dabaopian (Big light pieces)(大薄片)
It's a dish which tests cooks cutting skills. The main materials are pig's ear, tongue and mouth, of which the cooking method is unique. Wait until the well-done materials are cool, then cut them into pieces as big as a palm and as light as a piece of paper. If you stick it on the wall, it won't drop, hence the name "Dabaopian". Then you can eat it with ready-made seasonings.
4.Xiacun Bean Flour(下村豆粉)
The traditional millstone is used to make it. Taste very good and soft. The source have soy, Chili oil, Rice vinegar with all these source.
