Why is Xi 'an specialty mung bean cake?

Because Xi 'an has a dry climate, mung bean cake has the effect of clearing heat and moistening lung.

Xi 'an, located in the northwest of China, is an arid city with little rain. Due to the climate, local people often like to eat some foods with the effect of clearing away heat and moistening the lungs to regulate their bodies. Mung bean has just such a function, with refreshing taste and rich nutrition, which is widely loved by local residents. Therefore, mung bean cake has become one of the unique traditional cuisines in Xi 'an.

Besides mung bean cake, there are many other delicious foods worth tasting in Xi, such as Shaanxi oil-sprinkled noodles, mutton bread in soup and so on. If you have a chance to go to Xi, try these local specialties, which I believe will satisfy your taste buds.