China's snack culture has a long history, and the flavors of each region are unique, but there are also some strange delicacies that make people feel like they are studied. These delicacies may have unique tastes or rare ingredients, but they all carry deep local cultural connotations and unique customs. Today, let's walk into the food world of these wonderful pit people.
Northeast white flesh and blood sausage
Northeast white meat and blood sausage, originated from the ancient sacrificial ceremony of the Manchu people, is the traditional food of the Manchu people.
Its main ingredients include pig blood, pork intestines and pork belly. The production method is quite exquisite, the pig's blood needs to be mixed with seasonings, poured into the pig's intestines, and then steamed with the pork belly. The color of the finished product is red and white, the taste is fresh and tender, and the taste is unique.
It is rich in nutritional value, rich in protein and iron, but because of its appearance and the particularity of the ingredients, it is often regarded as "wonderful" by foreign tourists.
Shandong fried bean worm
Shandong fried bean worm is a special snack in Shandong.
Bean worms are endemic to the region and are rich in protein. After frying, the bean worms become crispy and delicious, and the aroma is overflowing.
However, its insect-like appearance and special source of ingredients make many out-of-town tourists feel uncomfortable, thus becoming a "wonderful" delicacy.
Peking bean juice
Beijing bean juice, with a long history, is a unique snack in Beijing. Its taste is moderately salty and sour, with a unique rancid taste, and it is a frequent guest of Beijingers for breakfast.
The main ingredient is soybeans, which are fermented and boiled for a long time. It is better to eat it with pickles and coke rings, and it is one of the representatives of Beijing-style snacks.
However, its special taste and texture are often difficult for first-time visitors to accept.
Shaanxi roasted sheep's eye
Shaanxi roast sheep's eye is a special barbecue delicacy in Shaanxi. Fresh lamb's eye is selected as the ingredient, and it is grilled over charcoal fire, which has a fresh and tender taste and mellow taste.
Its unique ingredients and cooking methods make many visitors curious and excited when they try it. However, due to the appearance and special parts of the sheep's eyes, many people are surprised and uncomfortable when they first see them.
Jiangsu Doudan
Jiangsu bean dan is a unique delicacy in Jiangsu. Its main ingredient is the larvae of the bean moth, which has been cooked to give it a tender taste and rich in nutrients.
However, its insect-like appearance and special source of ingredients make it a discouragement for many people. In Jiangsu, bean dan is regarded as a high-protein, low-fat health food, but in the eyes of foreign tourists, it is undoubtedly a "wonderful" delicacy.
Zhejiang boy pee eggs
Zhejiang Tongzi Urine Egg is a traditional snack in Jinhua, Zhejiang. It is made in a unique way by boiling eggs with children's urine.
This cooking method is said to have the effect of nourishing the body. Finished eggs have a special flavor that tastes slightly different from regular eggs.
However, its unique cooking method and source of ingredients make many people hesitate and be curious before trying it.
Anhui fried sparrows
Anhui fried sparrow is a special game snack in Anhui region.
Wild sparrows are used as ingredients and fried to make them crispy and delicious, with a fragrant aroma.
In recent years, with the increase in awareness of wildlife conservation, this delicacy has gradually faded out of people's vision. Still, its unique ingredients and taste make many people miss it.
Shanghai pickle rice
Shanghai pickle rice is a traditional snack in Shanghai. With pickles and rice as the main ingredients, it has a salty and delicious taste, and is the favorite of many Shanghainese.
However, for people with light tastes, the taste of pickle rice may be too salty and heavy to accept. Its unique ingredient combination and cooking method also make many out-of-town tourists curious and surprised when they try it.
Henan Hu spicy soup
Henan Hu spicy soup is a traditional breakfast snack in Henan.
It is made with beef, vermicelli, fungus and other main ingredients and a variety of spices. Its taste is spicy and delicious, and the soup is thick, which is a must-have choice for many Henan people for breakfast.
For people who are not used to spicy taste, the taste of Hu spicy soup may be too pungent and difficult to accept.
Shanxi mind
Shanxi Mind is a unique snack in Taiyuan, Shanxi. It is made with mutton, lotus root slices, yams, etc. as the main ingredients, and boiled with rice wine, sake lees and other seasonings.
It is delicious, nutritious and has the effect of nourishing the body. However, its special ingredient combination and cooking method make many out-of-town tourists feel a little "dizzy" when tasting it. Its unique taste and texture also make many people curious and surprised when they try it for the first time.
Although these strange delicacies are somewhat unique in taste, ingredients, or cooking methods, they are all part of China's rich and diverse food culture. In the process of trying these delicacies, we can not only experience different flavors and textures, but also gain an in-depth understanding of the customs, history and culture of each region.