Food and Restaurants

Yinchuan cuisine is predominantly Muslim fare centered around beef and mutton. Chicken, duck and fish are also popular. Food here makes use of fresh ingredients, retaining the food's delicate flavors with a touch of sugar. If you're not afraid to get your hands dirty then try the shouzhua yangrou, a mutton dish that's eaten with your hands. Noodles with mutton are a common sight in eateries throughout the area. Braised mutton is cooked with chili and caraway seeds giving it a tasty kick. Sweet and sour Yellow River carp, a local specialty that swims with flavor. During festivals and fairs, fried dough is a popular snack.