Jiangsu special snacks

Jiangsu is a place with beautiful scenery and rich specialties. It has been known as the "land of fish and rice" since ancient times. Many people go to Jiangsu for travel. In addition to seeing the beautiful scenery, they also go to taste the local food. There are many snacks in Jiangsu. Duck blood vermicelli soup, crab roe soup dumplings, etc. have become popular all over the country. The following article introduces the eight major delicacies of Jiangsu in detail. You can try them when you visit Jiangsu.

"There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below" is the best compliment people give to Jiangsu. As the "land of fish and rice", Jiangsu is blessed with beautiful scenery, outstanding people and wonderful scenery. The food of Jiangsu is famous both at home and abroad. Today, I bring you the 30th issue of "A Bite of China" featuring Jiangsu specialties.

1. Squirrel Mandarin Fish

Squirrel Mandarin Fish is a very famous dish in Jiangsu. The preparation of Squirrel Mandarin Fish is very particular. The bones of the mandarin fish are removed, and patterns are carved on the fish meat. It is seasoned and marinated slightly, then coated with egg yolk paste, fried in a hot oil pan until cooked, and then poured with hot sweet and sour marinade. It is shaped like a rat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and tastes sweet and sour.

2. Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup

Duck blood vermicelli soup, also known as duck blood vermicelli, is a traditional delicacy in Nanjing and one of the most renowned duck-themed delicacies. Duck blood vermicelli soup is as popular as other dishes in Jiangsu. Men, women, young and old all love it. You can eat authentic duck blood in the morning or at the night market in the evening. Duck blood vermicelli soup is made by adding duck blood, duck intestines, duck liver, etc. into duck soup and vermicelli. It is popular all over the country for its mild taste, freshness, fragrance and smoothness, as well as its flavor characteristics that are suitable for both the north and the south.

3. Yangcheng Lake hairy crab

Yangcheng Lake hairy crab is a delicacy famous both at home and abroad, but the hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake are the most famous. Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are large and fat, with green shells, white bellies, golden claws and yellow hairs. The meat is creamy and becomes coagulated when cooked. The female is golden yellow, while the male is like white jade and tastes delicious.

4. Salted Duck

Salted duck is a famous specialty of Nanjing. It belongs to Jinling cuisine and is one of the representatives of Jinling cuisine. It is also called osmanthus duck. Salted duck has a long history. According to historical records, it has a history of more than 2,500 years. It is made from carefully selected local ducks and is fat but not greasy, neither dry nor sticky.

5. Crab roe soup dumplings

Crab roe soup dumplings are a traditional snack in Jiangsu and have enjoyed a high reputation since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its characteristics are that the skin is as thin as paper and it breaks when blown. It is "uniquely" made, "beautiful" in shape and "strange" in eating method. The ingredients for making crab roe soup dumplings are very particular. The filling is crab roe and crab meat, the soup is original chicken soup, and the production process is exquisite. There are also some particular ways to eat crab roe soup dumplings. To put it simply, you drink the soup dumplings, which are rich and fragrant.

6. Tianmu Lake Fish Head Soup

Tianmu Lake Fish Head Soup is a famous dish in Jiangsu. It uses live silver carp that grows in the pure and pollution-free water of Tianmu Lake. The fish are then scaled, gilled and gutted, washed and chopped off the head, fried in a pan until golden brown, then taken out and put into a casserole. Add water from Tianmu Lake, add scallion knots, ginger, cooking wine, balsamic vinegar, coriander, pepper, etc., skim off the floating oil, and simmer on the fire for several hours. Then a dish of white, tender, and delicious casserole-braised fish head can be served.

7. Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yangzhou egg fried rice is a specialty of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Yangzhou's egg fried rice has different flavors and varieties, including "white egg fried rice", "gold wrapped silver egg fried rice", "crescent egg fried rice", "shrimp egg fried rice", etc. Yangzhou fried rice has a light taste and is very popular among people of all ages. It has almost become the city's business card.

8. Xuyi Lobster

Friends who like crayfish must be familiar with Xuyi. Xuyi crayfish is famous throughout the country. Xuyi crayfish is superior to those in other places. It has a unique taste and is characterized by numbness, spiciness, freshness and fragrance. When eating, it is numb, spicy, fresh, beautiful, fragrant, sweet, tender, crispy, fat and bright. Crayfish is the most popular dish at every barbecue stall at night, and it is most refreshing when paired with beer!