Sunji Stir-fried Cannon
This is a fried cannon shop that locals in Zhangye have been eating since they were young. If you have done your research before coming to Zhangye, you must have heard of Sunji Fried Cannon Shop! Some say that if you haven't tried a bowl of Sunji Fried Cannon, you haven't really been to Zhangye. Fried pancakes are a specialty in Zhangye, also known as fried pancake noodles. The noodles are rolled into a thick round shape, then cut into small pieces and cooked in boiling water. They are then stir-fried with vegetables and braised meat. Tip: You might have to wait for about 40 minutes on average before you can enjoy a meal there.
Miao-style Clay Pot Rolled Chicken
Besides Chao Pao, another famous specialty food in Zhangye is Juanzi Chicken. Because it is located in the northwest region which is rich in wheat, both dishes have strong Northwest characteristics and are mainly made with noodles. There are countless shops in Zhangye that make Juanzi Chicken, and Miaoshi Clay Pot Rolled Chicken is particularly famous. Juanzi Chicken is made by stir-frying the ingredients with seasoning, adding chicken broth, and then adding noodle rolls that resemble chicken rolls, topped with fragrant chicken sauce. It is said that the soup has noodles and the noodles have meat, with a slightly mild taste.
Wuji's Fish Rub
Before talking about the shop, let's talk about the cormorant fish noodles. Rubbing fish noodles is a unique type of noodles in Zhangye. It is named after its thick middle and pointed ends, resembling small fish. The method of making it is to rub the noodles into segments about one inch long with the palm of the hand, then pour them into a pot and cook or stir-fry them. It can be eaten after being cooled and mixed on hot days, and it is a favorite delicacy of the locals. When entering Wuji Snack Bar, you can see the ancient and nostalgic signboard. There are mainly two flavors of rubbed fish in the shop, stir-fried rubbed fish and stir-fried vegetables with rubbed fish, both priced at 11 yuan. Fried fish fillet is fried with oil and can be eaten directly; stir-fried fish fillet is cooked with water and fried with oil, and can be mixed by oneself.
Yuanji Xiaofan
As one of the featured breakfasts in Zhangye, this dish, known as Xiaofan, is actually rice-sized noodles topped with beef stew, sliced beef, tofu leaves, and scallions. A bowl of fragrant Xiaofan can energize you for the whole day.
Fish noodles
Fish powder is a snack made from fine soybean powder, shaped like small fish. It is served with seasonings and side dishes, resembling small fish swimming in a bowl. It has a refreshing taste similar to jelly noodles and can be eaten to alleviate hunger or cool down in hot weather. It is an authentic summer snack.
