Deep-fried greens

Last updated 2026-11-11 — Linfen also has a dish called Guoyou (literally "passed through oil"). When I heard the words "Guoyou," I thought it must be something extremely greasy or perhaps just food deep-fried in oil. I didn’t want to order it at first, but my colleague said that since we were here, we had to try a local specialty, so I ordered a portion. Only when the Guoyou was served did I realize that this dish is not greasy at all. It’s actually an authentic traditional dish made with premium lean meat sliced thinly, then coated in a thin layer of egg batter, lightly fried in oil for a moment before being scooped out. After that, it’s stir-fried briefly. The presentation is quite appealing, and the taste is really good.