Jiangsu snacks have a long history and a wide variety, enjoying a high reputation in China. The following will introduce 6 most popular snacks in Jiangsu.
Jiangsu snacks have a long history and a wide variety, enjoying a high reputation in China. The following will introduce 6 most popular snacks in Jiangsu.
Guantang Xiangsuli (Aromatic and Crisp Pear with Gravy Filling)
In the shape of a pear, Guantang Xiangsuli is an innovative snack with the Chinese and Western characteristics. Aromatic, sweet, glutinous and crisp, it has refreshing gravy inside.
Wonton with Whitebait Stuffing
It is a famous dish of Jiangsu Province. With pressed fish meat wrappers, white and smooth, such wonton is stuffed with whitebait and white shrimps. Meticulously prepared, the wontons have tender stuffing and a delicious taste. So it is well received by customers, especially the elderly and the young.
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cakes attract customers with their golden color and a sweet glutinous and soft taste. Changzhou Caigenxiang Restaurant offers the most delicious pumpkin cakes.
Golden Coin Cake
As a local snack of Changzhou, the golden coin cake is fried in oil, with a golden yellow color and in the shape of a coin, hence the name. With crisp skin, the golden coin cake is soft, with delicious stuffing. Dipping in various kinds of sauce will make the cake more delicious.
Longpao Steamed Bun Filled with Juicy Crab Meat
With a history of over 130 years, Longpao steamed dumplings filled with juicy crab meat used to be presented to the emperor as tributes. In September every year, such steamed dumplings attract customers from all over the country.
Jiangnan Eight-treasure Vegetable Porridge
Also known as salted porridge, Jiangnan eight-treasure vegetable porridge originated from Laba porridge (made with cereals, beans, nuts and dried fruit, eaten on the eighth day of the 12th lunar month). With red beans and green vegetables, such porridge is delicious with a faint scent, suitable for both the elderly and the young all the year round.