Authentic Yangzhou cuisine

Yangzhou is a relatively well-known tourist city. Since ancient times, many poets have described some poems related to Yangzhou. For this reason, many people choose to go to Yangzhou to experience the strong Jiangnan style. Of course, when you go to Yangzhou, in addition to appreciating the gardens and other landscapes, you must also feast on the local specialties. Next, I will introduce to you some Yangzhou specialties!

1. Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yangzhou fried rice, also known as Yangzhou egg fried rice, is a classic Han Chinese snack in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. It was originally circulated among the local people and is said to have originated from the fried rice with egg, which was loved by Yang Su, Duke of Yue in the Sui Dynasty.

2. Honey Juice Fire Recipe

Honey Fire Recipe is a famous traditional Han Chinese recipe from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Together with Yangzhou's "clear soup ham", it is known as the "North and South Two Recipes". Yuan Mei (Qing Dynasty) introduced the method of making honey ham in "Suiyuan Food List": "Take good ham with skin, cut it into large cubes, and simmer it with honey wine until it is soft. It is the best... I ate it once in Yin Wenduan's (that is, Jiangsu Governor Yin Jishen) mansion in Suzhou. Its fragrance could be smelled through the house. It was extremely sweet and fresh. I will never be able to come across such a delicacy again after that." It can be seen that honey ham has a certain origin with the honey ham of the Qing Dynasty.

3. Stir-fried Tiger Tail

Stir-fried tiger tail is a traditional famous dish in Yangzhou and Huaiyin areas. It is made from a piece of clean meat from the back of the eel's tail, which is blanched in boiling water and then mixed with concentrated seasonings. It is named because its shape resembles a tiger's tail. Eel is commonly known as yellow eel. my country has always listed it as a top-grade fish since ancient times. Because it is rich in nutrients, it has the effect of nourishing the five internal organs and curing deficiency. Some famous Chinese medicine practitioners in history have often used it to treat diseases and nourish the body.

4. Braised Lion's Head

Braised Lion's Head, also known as Four Happiness Meatballs, is one of the classic traditional Han dishes of Yangzhou. It consists of four golden, fragrant and lifelike meatballs, which symbolize happiness, wealth, longevity and joy in life. It is often used as the finale dish in wedding banquets, birthday banquets and other banquets for its auspicious meaning.

5. Jade Shaomai

Jade Shaomai is a famous delicacy in Yangzhou. Its skin is as thin as paper, and its filling is green like jade. It is filled with sugar and oil, and has a sweet and refreshing fragrance. It has excellent color and taste and is deeply loved by local people.

6. Yangzhou Dried Bean Curd Porridge

Yangzhou boiled dried shredded pork is a famous Han Chinese dish from Jiangsu, belonging to the Huaiyang cuisine. It has beautiful color, white dried shreds, soft texture, thick soup, delicious taste, and has a nourishing effect.