What Do Chinese People Eat for Dinner? | 30+ Street Foods in Zhengzhou, China

peppers are added for extra flavor and texture. If you love meat, this is definitely a satisfying snack. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.50) This stall sells laomo stuffed with grilled gluten. The stall is filled with grilled gluten, sausages, various meats, and vegetables. Customers can choose whatever ingredients they like. The ingredients are grilled and then seasoned with cumin and chili powder. Once grilled, they’re wrapped in a special flatbread and brushed with sauce. The rich sauce combined with the smoky grilled ingredients makes it spicy and

satisfying. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.50) Would you like to try this Chinese street food? 😋 This stall sells various kinds of stir-fried noodles and rice noodles. Stir-fried noodles and rice noodles are common at night markets across China. They come in many different flavors and are enjoyed by many people. You can choose either wheat noodles or rice noodles. They’re quick and easy to prepare, making them a popular dinner choice. The vendor adds various seasonings and keeps stir-frying everything to bring out the flavor. Finally, a fried egg

is placed on top, and the stir-fried noodles are ready to serve. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.50) This stall sells ice cream egg waffles and mini flower-shaped cakes. These cute-looking snacks are especially popular with children. They have also become popular trendy street snacks in recent years. The vendor is making the mini flower-shaped cakes. The main ingredients include eggs, flour, milk, and sugar. Freshly baked, the cakes are soft on the outside with a rich egg aroma. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.50) The egg waffles are ready too. Price:

about RMB 18 per serving (US$2.60) This stall sells Liuzhou luosifen, or snail rice noodles. It’s one of the most iconic local foods from Guangxi, China. Today, it’s becoming increasingly popular in other parts of China as well. Its unique sour bamboo shoots are paired with a rich snail broth and a spicy flavor. This distinctive flavor attracts many food lovers, especially younger people. It’s also served with various ingredients and a fried egg soaked in chili oil. Finally, the rich snail broth is poured over everything, and the luosifen is ready.

Price: RMB 13 per serving (US$1.90) This stall sells crispy fried potatoes. This snack is also very popular at Chinese night markets. The freshly fried potatoes are mixed with various seasonings and chili powder. They’re golden, crispy, and look incredibly tempting. Fresh potatoes are cut and fried right here at the stall. They’re crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, with a spicy kick. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.40) This stall sells freshly squeezed fruit juice. A cold glass of fresh juice is perfect while exploring the night market.

There are more than a dozen flavors, including watermelon, lemon, and pineapple juice. The fruit is freshly cut and squeezed to order, with no additives, making it fresh and refreshing. Price: about RMB 10 per cup (US$1.40) This stall sells flatbread wraps with braised pork. Fresh pork is slowly braised with a blend of spices. The vendor skillfully chops the braised pork into small pieces. Sliced sausage is added and everything is wrapped in a flatbread. The vendor is making the flatbread used for the pork wrap. The flatbread doesn’t look too

complicated to make. It’s grilled on a hot plate until golden, crispy, and slightly puffed. Price: RMB 8 each (US$1.20) This stall sells stinky tofu with crushed chili peppers and century egg. The vendor says the tofu is fermented in a special brine before being fried. Freshly fried, the stinky tofu has a golden and crispy exterior. Various ingredients are added, along with crushed chili peppers and century egg for extra flavor. Finally, a special sauce is poured over it, and the stinky tofu is ready. The vendor is also making a version of stinky tofu

served with broth. A rich broth made with snails is poured over it. The stinky tofu is soaked in the broth to absorb more flavor. More ingredients are added, and the stinky tofu with broth is ready to serve. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.40) This stall sells deep-fried bang bang chicken. It’s a common street snack in this area. The chicken pieces on wooden sticks are deep-fried until golden. They’re brushed with ketchup, then topped with chili powder and cumin for those who like spicy food. Price: RMB 5 per skewer (US$0.70) This stall sells freshly

stir-fried chicken for RMB 39. Fresh chicken is added to the wok and stir-fried continuously. The stall is very busy, with the vendor cooking several portions at the same time. Once the chicken is lightly cooked, water and various vegetables are added. Spicy and savory seasonings are then added before simmering. The sauce is reduced over high heat, allowing the chicken to absorb all the flavors. Price: RMB 39 per serving (US$5.80) This stall sells another style of street-side stinky tofu. This stall is very popular, with the vendor constantly frying

stinky tofu in hot oil. Stinky tofu is a specialty snack from Hunan, China. It smells strong but tastes delicious, although some people find its unique aroma hard to accept. The fried tofu is sprinkled with chili powder and cumin, then topped with a special sauce. Pickled vegetables are added at the end, and the stinky tofu is ready. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.40) Would you like to try this stinky tofu? 😋 This stall sells wild vegetable noodles and xiaolongbao. These are among the local specialties of Henan. Fresh local wild vegetables are used.

They’re combined with noodles made from buckwheat flour. Finally, seasonings are added and everything is quickly stir-fried. Price: RMB 10 per serving (US$1.40) The vendor is now making xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings. Xiaolongbao are also very popular at night markets. Price: RMB 8 per basket (US$1.20) This stall sells Northeastern-style guobaorou. It’s a popular specialty dish from northeastern China. Fresh lean pork is coated in batter and deep-fried. It’s fried until golden and crispy, then set aside. Sugar and vinegar are added to the wok and

cooked into a syrup. The fried pork is added and coated in the sweet-and-sour syrup. Price: RMB 15 per serving (US$2.20) This stall sells stir-fried mantou pieces. It’s one of the traditional snacks found here. Fresh vegetables and diced mantou are added to the wok. Cooking oil and seasonings are added, and everything is stir-fried. Finally, braised chicken pieces are added and stir-fried until flavorful. Price: RMB 12 per serving (US$1.80) This stall sells spicy suancai fish. Pickled vegetables are added to the wok and stir-fried. Once fragrant, water

and fresh vegetables are added. Salt, MSG, chicken bouillon, and other seasonings are added. Once the vegetables are cooked, they are removed and set aside. The cooked fish is placed on top of the vegetables. Chili peppers are fried in hot oil until fragrant, then poured over the finished dish. Price: RMB 30 per serving (US$4.40) This stall sells stir-fried liangfen, or Chinese jelly noodles. It’s a traditional snack from Kaifeng, Henan. Liangfen is mainly made from pea starch. It can also be simply seasoned and eaten cold, with a cool and refreshing

texture. Adding garlic sprouts makes the stir-fried liangfen even more fragrant. Price: RMB 8 per serving (US$1.20) This stall sells fresh lemonade. A refreshing glass of lemonade after dinner is a great way to cleanse the palate. Each cup is freshly made with fresh lemons. Ice is added to make it even more refreshing. Price: RMB 10 per cup (US$1.40) That’s all for this episode. See you next Friday! Don’t forget to subscribe. Every Friday, I’ll take you to explore China’s local markets!