When a country enters a prosperous period, this time is also the most abundant snack. Therefore, during the Qing Dynasty, China's snacks developed to a new height. According to Xu Ke's "Qing Barnyard Banknotes", the first four snack groups in China appeared. At the same time, these four major snack groups were rated as the four major snacks in China in the Republic of China era! Let's take a look at which four snacks are!
1, Nanjing Confucius Temple snacks
Nanjing Confucius Temple snacks began during the Ming Hongwu period. Nanjing Confucius Temple Snacks is located on the bustling Qinhuai River, is the birthplace of traditional Jinling snacks, with a long history and a wide variety. From the Six Dynasties period to the present, there are more than 80 kinds. It is also a must-pass place for literati and scholars of the past generations, so it is also a fusion of a variety of flavors. Among them, there is also the world-famous Qinhuai Eight Gems, which record a total of 16 kinds of cuisines from 8 stores.
Former Vice President Rong Yiren also tasted the Qinhuai-style snacks of the Confucius Temple, and the inscription "Snacks are delicious", also known as "Eat delicious and small". Now the cuisine of The Confucius Temple also includes Jinling's duck blood vermicelli soup, various toppings, and various delicious dessert snacks.
2, Suzhou Xuanmiaoguan snacks
Suzhou Xuanmiaoguan snacks began during the Ming Dynasty. The Xuanmiaoguan Snack Group is located on Guanqian Street in the heart of Suzhou. With a strong Jiangnan flavor, it collects Gusu dim sum and snacks in one city. Among them, the more famous ones are the spiced pork ribs of Wufangzhai, the small lotus flour dumplings, the Su-style noodle soup noodles of Guan Zhenxing Noodle Restaurant, and so on. The food is very much. Xuanmiaoguan snacks were moved to eunuch lanes after the 1990s, and now they are moved to Dacheng Fang. Nowadays, Guanqian Street is still a must-check place for tourists from outside!
3, Shanghai City God Temple snacks
It began during the Ming Yongle years. City God Temple Snacks is an important part of Shanghai snacks, located in the commercial center of Shanghai's Old City. One of the most famous snacks are Nanxiang Xiaolongbao in Nanxiang Mantou Shop, BaiguoJiu Stuffed Dumplings and Sweet Wine Brewed in The Spring of the Garden, jujube mud shortbread and three-silk eyebrow puff pastry in LuboLang Restaurant.
4, Changsha Fire Palace snacks
It began in the sixth year of the Qianlong Dynasty, 1741. Changsha's Fire Palace snacks concentrate on the flavors of snacks from all over Hunan and have a strong local flavor. Among them, the characteristics are Jiang Erda's stinky tofu, Zhang Guisheng's steamed buns, Hu Guiying's pig's blood, Deng Chunxiang's braised hoof flowers, etc., totaling more than 300 varieties. The snacks of the Fire Palace are also constantly developing new products.
Many people may be suspicious of the above four snack groups, because now the people who go to these places are out-of-town people. However, these four snacks have also become the four major snack groups that have become the current four major snack groups after experiencing the changes of the times, and I have to admire the inheritance of this cuisine. In the history of development for hundreds of years, even if there have been interruptions, it has been rebuilt.
Maybe you're not interested in these four snacks, but you might as well check it out and experience it! If you have your favorite snacks are also welcome to share!
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