辽宁本溪小市羊汤，卤汤煮豆皮，大蒜坛肉米饭，阿星赏老边沟枫叶Cuisine in the Maple Leaf Capital, Benxi, Liaoning

辽宁本溪是全国有名的重工业城市，因为小巧袖珍的杯犀湖而得名，也被称作枫叶之都。这里的秋景红红火火，老边沟的山层林尽染，小溪流水间红叶飘零，踏着厚厚的落叶感受东北的秋天。本溪最有名的美食要属小市羊汤和豆皮，热气腾腾鲜美的大锅羊汤要配花卷吃，豆皮有各种各样的做法，很多人说老卤汤煮豆皮是童年的味道。还有名声在外的坛肉，米饭浇上浓郁的肉汤，一把蒜是标配。 Benxi, in Liaoning Province, is a city renowned nationwide for its heavy industry. It derives its name from the compact, petite Beixi Lake and is also celebrated as the Capital of Maple Leaves. In autumn, the landscape ignites with vibrant red hues, the mountains of Laobiangou are blanketed in colorful foliage, while fallen red leaves drift along the flowing streams, a perfect setting to experience an authentic Northeast Chinese autumn by treading upon a thick carpet of leaves. Among Benxi's most famous culinary delights are Xiaoshi mutton soup and tofu skin. The steaming, savory mutton soup, prepared in large cauldrons, is best enjoyed with steamed flower rolls. The tofu skin can be prepared in a variety of ways, for many, bean curd skin simmered in spiced braising liquid evokes the taste of childhood. Also highly acclaimed is the city's signature pot braised pork, served over rice and drenched in a rich, savory gravy, with a handful of raw garlic cloves as the essential accompaniment.