Introduction to this issue: Seven characteristic snacks in Changzhou, Jiangsu, each of which is the favorite of Changzhou people, how many have you eaten?
Changzhou is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, also known as "Dragon City", which is one of the central cities in the Yangtze River Delta region of China approved by the State Council and a famous city of cultural tourism.
On the National Day of the previous year, our company's outing was to Changzhou, changzhou and our Anhui Xuancheng junction, so we were not far from Hefei in the past. We played in Changzhou for three days, going to Tianning Temple, China Dinosaur Park, Tianmu Lake, Yancheng and many other attractions, and also went to the first street of Changzhou "Shuangguifang". To be honest, these attractions did not impress me very much, and what made me nostalgic for them was the food here.
Shuangguifang is a gathering place of merchants in Changzhou, and it is also an old neighborhood that witnesses the history of Changzhou for more than 1,000 years. There are the footprints of celebrities from all generations of dynasties, and there are many local specialties gathered here. For me as a foodie, it is natural to eat the whole street. Today, skinny monkey will take everyone into Shuangguifang to find the most authentic taste of Changzhou's ancient city.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="32" >1: cannabis cake</h1>
Hemp cake is the most popular famous food of Changzhou people, which is made by using flour, sesame seeds, sugar and other ingredients through multiple processes such as noodles, kneading, filling, baking and so on. The surface of the hemp cake is wrapped in a layer full of sesame seeds, which are crisp and sweet when bitten, and the more you chew the sesame seeds in your mouth, the more fragrant you are.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="31" >2: Silver wire surface</h1>
Silver noodles are a traditional noodle snack in Changzhou, known for being "as white as silver, as fine as silk, soft and smooth, and delicious soup". This noodle is really strong to eat, although it looks very thin, it is very chewy. This noodle soup is particularly fresh to drink, according to the merchant said that it is made of yellow eel bone, pork shoulder bone and whole chicken.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="30" >3: oil roll</h1>
Many people may not know what net oil is, here is to explain to you first. Mesh oil is the mesentery of pigs, which is the fat accumulated by the large omentum, and it is particularly delicious to eat. The mesh oil roll is wrapped in red bean paste in lard oil, wrapped in a layer of egg white on the surface, and fried in a frying pan. The freshly cooked mesh rolls are golden in color and tender and sweet to eat.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="29" >4: Add crab dumplings</h1>
Crab dumplings are a traditional snack in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. The reason why it is called crab dumplings is that crab oil is added to the small dumplings, so that it will be very delicious to eat. However, this small steamed bun in Changzhou is not all crab-added, and it is selected according to the needs of diners. There are crabs added, half plus half of them do not add, and some add all of them.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="28" >5: Horseshoe puff pastry</h1>
Horseshoe puff pastry is a famous traditional snack in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, which is a shortbread baked with flour, because it is shaped like a horseshoe, so it is named horseshoe puff pastry. It looks golden brown, tastes sweet and crispy, and personally feels that the taste is not bad, but I don't like sweets, so I don't like it.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="27" >6: Sesame candy</h1>
Sesame candy is a native of Changzhou, it is crispy and delicious to eat, although it is called sesame sugar, but the sugar content inside is small, and it is not greasy to eat, and I can also eat a lot of sweets. In fact, the sesame candy sold in many supermarkets across the country is from Changzhou.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="16" >7: Shrimp cake</h1>
Shrimp cake is a traditional snack in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, which is a delicious flavor fried with shrimp meat and flour. Freshly cooked shrimp cakes are golden in color, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, fresh and delicious.
There are many more delicacies in Changzhou, and what I introduced is only the tip of the iceberg. The above are all snacks that I have tasted and taste good, what other Changzhou cuisine do you know? Welcome to share and communicate together.