Nanjing snacks have a long history and a wide variety, with more than 80 varieties since the Six Dynasties. Famous snacks are well-made, sweet and salty, and have different shapes. Qinhuai snack in Nanjing Confucius Temple is one of the four snack groups in China. Teahouses and restaurants in the Confucius Temple area are full of street snacks, forming a food concentration area with unique traditional characteristics of Qinhuai.

After years of hard work, the snacks made by seven snack bars in Confucius Temple area are famous for their exquisite workmanship, exquisite appearance, exquisite materials and unique flavor. After expert appraisal, the  Qinhuai District Flavor Snacks Research Association officially named these eight sets of Qinhuai Flavor Snacks as "Eight Musts of Qinhuai" in September, 1987. Rong Yiren, former vice president of China, wrote a banner after tasting Qinhuai snacks at Confucius Temple, also called "Eat Small". The eight wonders are as follows:

First place: Huangqiao sesame seed cake and Kaiyang dried silk in Yonghe Garden.

Second best: Jiang's beef soup and beef fried dumpling.

The third must: tofu stains and scallion cakes in Liu Fengju

The fourth must-have: duck oil crisp sesame seed cake and assorted rice in Qifangge.

The fifth measure: Qifangge dried sesame oil shredded chicken.

The sixth wonder: jiaozi with sweet-scented osmanthus filling and five-color cakes in Lianhu Pastry Group Store.

No.7: Smoked fish in Zhanyuan noodle restaurant, with silver noodles, and jiaozi in a thin bag.

Eight musts: Kuiguangge spiced beans and spiced eggs.

Nanjing boiled salted duck

Water duck is a famous specialty in Nanjing, with a long history of 1000 years. Nanjing salted duck can be cooked all year round, and the curing and re-marinating cycle is short. Now it's sold, bought and eaten, so it shouldn't be stored for long.

This kind of duck skin is white and tender, fat but not greasy, fragrant and delicious, with the characteristics of fragrance, crispness and tenderness. The salted duck around the Mid-Autumn Festival every year has the best color and taste, because the duck is made in the season when osmanthus is in full bloom, so it is called "osmanthus duck".

"White Door Secret Recipe" records: In August in Jinling, salted duck is the most famous, and everyone thinks that there is osmanthus fragrance in the meat. Sweet-scented osmanthus duck is a good wine with clear thinking, strong purpose and long-term appetite. On holidays or working days, it seems to have become a secular etiquette in Nanjing for tourists from home to go out and buy a bowl of salted duck.

Nanjing dried salted duck

Nanjing salted duck is famous at home and abroad. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were "ancient academies, glass pagodas, dark satin and salted ducks" circulating in Nanjing. It can be seen that Nanjing salted duck has long been famous for its folk songs. Dried salted duck is salted with brine, which can be divided into two types: salted duck and spring salted duck. Because its meat is tender and firm, like a plate, it is named dried salted duck. The production technology of Nanjing salted duck has a history of more than 600 years. In Qing dynasty, local officials always chose new salted duck with better quality to pay tribute to the royal family, so it was also called "tribute duck". During the exchange of visits, court officials gave each other salted ducks as gifts, so they were also called "official salted ducks".

What's the difference between salted duck and salted duck? Salted duck is cooked with old brine, and its taste is tight and salty. Salted duck tastes fresh and tender. Look at the date when you buy it The fresher the better.

Nanjing yuhuacha

Yuhua tea is a specialty of Nanjing and one of the top ten famous teas in China. The shape is round and green, the lines are tight and straight, the front seedlings are graceful, and the white hairs are like pine needles, which symbolizes the heroic image of the revolutionary martyrs who are indomitable and last forever, hence the name Yuhua Tea. Yuhua tea mainly grows in the suburbs of Nanjing, and has strict requirements on raw material selection and technological operation. Before Grain Rain, young leaves with buds and 2-3 cm long leaves were collected, and the whole process was completed by hand. Yuhua tea has good color, fragrance, taste and shape. After brewing, it is green and clear, with elegant aroma, mellow taste and sweet aftertaste. It has the effects of quenching thirst, refreshing, promoting digestion and diuresis, relieving asthma and resolving phlegm, and relieving boredom. Best-selling overseas since 1966. In Japan and Southeast Asia, people give yuhua tea as a precious gift to relatives and friends.

Nanjing Shi Yuhua

Nanjing Shi Yuhua is rich in Yuhuatai, Juhuatai and other places. According to research, the first-class rain flower stone is a kind of agate. According to legend, during the Southern Dynasties in Liang Wudi, Master Guang Yun, a monk, gave a lecture at Lion Hill and was moved by the sound of rain. Rain fell into the ground and became countless pebbles as big as eggs and as small as broad beans, hence the name Yuhuashi, and Shishan was renamed Yuhuatai.

Rainflower stones are all kinds of gravel produced by Yuhuatai, which have been rounded by running water. The main components are hard rocks such as sandstone, quartzite, siliceous rock and igneous rock, as well as minerals such as quartz, chalcedony and opal. The former has no bright color; The chemical components of the latter, such as timely and chalcedony, are silica. Common colors are white, milky white and yellow. There are also red, purple, green, rose and black. There are also concentric, circular and spotted agates composed of stripes of different colors.

Some rare rain flower stones are magnificent, and the hazy transparency seems to contain mountains and rivers, clouds, flowers and birds, fish and insects, ghosts and gods, and the patterns are similar to those of Pig Bajie and the Monkey King, which are more praised by the world. People often "raise" the rain flower stone in a basin and put it on the desk as an ornamental. Folk artists in Nanjing also cut the rain flower stones into various works of art, and nature and labor are integrated.

Nanjing brocade

Nanjing brocade is a traditional jacquard silk handicraft in Nanjing. Its exquisite materials, exquisite weavers, elegant and rich patterns are like colorful clouds in the sky, so it is called "Yunjin". It is as famous as Song Brocade in Suzhou and Shu Brocade in Sichuan, and is called the three famous brocade in China.

The history of Nanjing brocade production can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period. In the Ming Dynasty, the brocade technology became more and more mature and perfect, forming the local characteristics of Nanjing silk jacquard brocade. In Qing Dynasty, there was "Jiangning Weaving Department" in Nanjing, and Yunjin weaving was very popular. During this period, there were many kinds of brocade, solemn patterns and bright colors, which represented the highest achievement of Nanjing brocade weaving technology. Nowadays, Yunjin is not only exported to ethnic minorities and high-grade clothing fabrics and costumes for performances, but also developed new varieties of colors, such as Yunjin tablecloths, cushions, quilts, bags, vests, ties, hanging screens and other daily handicrafts.

Nanjing Yunjin is a jacquard silk handicraft, which ranks first among the "precious artworks" in Nanjing, and is also called "three famous brocade" with Jin Shu in Sichuan and Jin Song in Suzhou. It is characterized by solid texture, rich and beautiful patterns and rich colors, and a large number of gold threads are used to form a brilliant and unique style. Yunjin used to be used exclusively by the court, but now, in addition to ethnic minorities, it is also exported to foreign countries to make high-grade clothing fabrics. Nanjing Yunjin, with as many as 18 colors, is rich and elegant by introducing the main flowers layer by layer.

cherry

Nanjing is a famous cherry producing area in China. Mostly produced in Xuanwu Lake area. Sakura Island in Xuanwu Lake is named after its abundance of cherries. The varieties are Dongtang, Zongsi and Julia. Dong Tang cherry is the top grade, with big grains and delicious taste, colorful juice and excellent quality. According to the schedule, cherries should be on the market.

According to legend, the six dynasties were rich, bright red and tempting. Bai Juyi praised the poem "Cherry", which said: "Han Tao said that Dongwu is the best, and its fragrance is fresh and strong. Just raise your head and jump two or three times. Birds steal fire, and people stumble when they struggle. It's a pity that the days after the Ming Dynasty should be gone forever.

Cherry has the reputation of "the first fresh fruit", and the ancients regarded it as a precious fruit. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Health Records of Ding Jing recorded that the fruits produced in Nanjing include cherries and pomegranates. In modern times, in addition to cherries and pomegranates, lilies, peaches and watermelons have been added, which are collectively called the five famous melons and fruits in Jinling.

Osmanthus duck

Nanjing people have a soft spot for ducks, and there are countless cooking methods for ducks, such as salted duck, Jinling roast duck, roasted duck, salted duck, Jinling sauce duck, crispy duck, eight-treasure pearl duck, salted duck gizzard and so on. Among duck dishes, salted duck is the most famous. Take a bite, the meat is tender and juicy, moderately salty, fragrant, but not pungent. In August when sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant, salted duck is the best. Duck meat will have the fragrance of osmanthus, so it is called "osmanthus duck".

Watermelon in the cemetery

Now when it comes to cemetery melons, younger Nanjing people know little about them. As a specialty of Nanjing, it disappeared in Nanjing at the end of last century. Cemetery melon is one of the most famous melons in China, which is famous for its sweet flesh.

Duck blood soup powder

Small shops selling "duck blood vermicelli soup" can be seen everywhere on the streets of Nanjing. This popular snack in Jinling is actually a by-product of making Nanjing salted duck, and Xuenen soup rarely needs to be seasoned with green garlic seedlings. Cheap prices are everywhere, just to satisfy hunger.

Nanjing woodcarving

Nanjing woodcarving is divided into antique woodcarving and boxwood carving. Antique woodcarving, with simple and calm colors, is good at imitating Tang horses. Lohan statue is also unique in form and spirit. Boxwood carving takes animals and people as the main themes.

Artemisia selengensis

There is an unusual side dish in Nanjing. That's Artemisia argyi fried dried incense. Artemisia selengensis is an asparagus bud born in the floodplain before the peach blossom flood in the Yangtze River, and it will also be found in other places along the Yangtze River. People in Nanjing like to eat this fresh and refreshing aquatic wild vegetable. Nanjing people even pretend that "Artemisia selengensis is only available in Nanjing".

Indeed, when it comes to eating Artemisia, no one is more meticulous and particular than Nanjing people: when choosing vegetables, you should pinch off 821 Jin, leaving only clean and crisp Artemisia stem tips; Stir-fried dried coriander is also vegetarian. Except a little oil and salt, there is no other seasoning. What you want is the natural fragrance of Artemisia selengensis stem tip mixed with dried herbs. It is green and astringent in the mouth, and the lips and teeth are particularly refreshing after eating.

Salted duck gizzards

Nanjing duck gizzard is one of the famous local products in Nanjing, which has been sold well at home and abroad for more than 200 years. Nanjing duck gizzards are oblate in appearance, compact in meat and easy to carry. The meat is firm, tough and chewy, with a long taste and no greasy feeling. This is a delicious food for all ages.

If the guests who have finished eating dried salted duck in Nanjing are not satisfied, they can buy some duck gizzards and duck livers to take away. Strands are all raw, and they must be bought back and steamed in a household steamer before eating. There are also vacuum or ready-to-eat cooked foods.

Assorted vegetable bag

I don't know why such an ordinary vegetarian steamed stuffed bun has attracted the attention of Nanjing people. When you eat in every restaurant, you can almost see this kind of food. The traditional snacks in Confucius Temple can not be separated from three categories from ancient times to the present: steamed buns, sesame cakes and dried silk, especially steamed buns, which have the deepest origin and are authentic old Nanjing goods. Ma Xiangxing Muslim Restaurant, Green Willow Jusu Restaurant, Qifang Pavilion, VIP Building and other famous shops are all famous for their vegetarian dishes.

lily

Lily is a traditional specialty of Nanjing, which is produced in Zhongshan and other places in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing. White skin, fat meat, sweet and tender, and can be preserved for a long time.

Zhuangyuandou

Zhuangyuan bean is actually spiced bean. According to legend, during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, candidates from Gongyuan in the south of the Yangtze River liked to eat spiced beans to catch the exam. This kind of bean originated in the Ming Dynasty and is made of broad beans. It is said that the most famous spiced beans are run by two brothers. They start cooking beans every morning and go out to sell them early in the morning.

Up to now, there are still such children's songs in Nanjing: spiced beans are really fragrant, the old man eats the old mother's fragrance, the older girl eats the second girl's fragrance, the older brother eats the younger brother's fragrance, and the head of the city eats the head of the city.

jinling folding fan

Nanjing Jinling folding fans include bamboo folding fans, silk Gong Shan fans and bone fans. They are beautifully made, light and beautiful, practical and can drive away summer, and can also enjoy art. In particular, "Jinling Art School" is very popular.

velvet

Velvet is a traditional handicraft in Nanjing. It can be divided into two categories: silk weaving and silk-cotton interweaving. Patterns can be divided into positive carving (velvet flower) and reverse carving (velvet flower). There are all kinds of fabrics, carpets, cushions, art hanging screens, etc. Among them, cloth can be used as high-end fashion and sofa and car cushion fabric.

Jinling gold foil

Jinling Gold Foil is a thin sheet with a thickness of less than 0. 1 micron, which is used to decorate buildings, utensils, Buddha statues and precious Chinese patent medicines.

Jinling gold foil has a long history, which can be traced back to the Southern Dynasties. At that time, there were records of making gold and silver foil and setting up brocade department in the literature. In the yuan dynasty, a large number of gold foils were produced, and in the Ming and Qing dynasties, there was further development. 1975, the gold silk unearthed from Sun Xufu's tomb outside the Taiping Gate was patchwork, which was the physical evidence of Jinling gold silk more than 400 years ago.

Longtan town in the eastern suburb of Nanjing and Huayuan Township in Jiangning County are the distribution centers of Jinling gold foil and gold thread production. Farmers have the skills of "making foil" and "making thread", which have been passed down from generation to generation. Jinling gold foil has a unique production process and high technical requirements. Since ancient times, it has been hammered by hand, which is a unique traditional craft in China.

There are more than ten processes in gold foil processing. Gold bars are finely processed, such as slitting, threshing, slicing, twisting, foil making, giving and foil cutting, to make gold foil as thin as cicada's wings. Nanjing Gold Foil is famous for its high quality.

Jinling avoids evil spirits

Among the many specialties of Nanjing, the one that best reflects the image of Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, is a magical and mighty stone carving-exorcism. To ward off evil spirits is a god beast in the tombs of ancient towns, like a unicorn without horns, with wings on both sides and muscular. The stone carvings of exorcism in the Southern Dynasties are the most famous, and many exorcism in Nanjing are the remains of the Southern Dynasties. As the image of Nanjing, it is to exorcise evil spirits.

Nanjing citizens also like to ward off evil spirits, especially jade carvings, which are regarded as a symbol of keeping money. In many Nanjing people's homes or cars, they will put an evil thing to ward off evil spirits.

Huayang radish

Huayang radish is a small and exquisite carrot, which is very refreshing when cold. It is listed in the season when young flowers are flying, so it has such a wonderful name. In recent years, it has even boarded the top banquet and become a cold dish with good color and fragrance. Or carve it into flowers and put it in the middle of the banquet table for you to watch and eat.

Antique tooth carving

Nanjing's antique tooth carvings are very famous, with figures, animals and various utensils. Nanjing's exquisite tooth carving product Princess Wencheng entered Tibet was rated as one of the nine outstanding traditional crafts newly created in China. In addition, the Dragon Boat Festival, the gathering of Tang people, and the dancing of clothes and feathers are also deeply loved by Chinese and foreign people.

Nanjing Du Xiang

Nanjing fragrant belly is one of the famous specialties in Nanjing, which was founded in Tongzhi period of Qing Dynasty. Its shape is like an apple, petite and exquisite, commonly known as "small belly" in old Nanjing. Its meat is firm, red and white, fragrant and tender, slightly sweet. It is not only a famous dish at the banquet, but also a good seasoning in daily life. Its main ingredient is fresh pork, which is generally three points fat and seven points thin, and the seasoning is appropriate salt, sugar and spices.

In the old days, whenever there was a round banquet, where the fragrant belly was placed, that is, where the host and guest sat, the phrase "living alone in a respectful place" vividly revealed the characteristics of the fragrant belly. At the 19 10 Nanyang persuasion meeting, Du Xiang won the prize, and has been well-known overseas and exported to various places since then.

Gall grape

Grapes are extremely bitter and are a cool side dish in midsummer.

Chrysanthemum brain

Chrysanthemum brain is a specialty of Nanjing, which is not found anywhere else. In summer, chrysanthemum is brain-nourishing, refreshing and eyesight-improving. It is a clear soup and a side dish without oily smell. Old Nanjing people in the south of the city especially cherish it.

Wangjidan

King egg, also known as hairy egg and live bead, is a snack. Traditionally, eggs that have not hatched are cooked in clear water, usually peeled and dipped in fried salt and pepper. Some people think it is cruel to eat immature chicken embryos, but many Nanjing people insist that this is just a eating habit.

There are still some differences between king eggs and live beads. King eggs are eggs that fail to hatch, and live beads are eggs that hatch for about 20 days. The taste of the two is also very different. Live beads are more delicious and have higher nutritional value.