Duck blood glutinous rice, a specialty of Changshu, alias Honglian glutinous rice, Xuenuo glutinous rice and Buxue glutinous rice, is an indica rice variety mutated from cultivated rice in Kangxi period of Qing Dynasty. The crude protein content of duck blood glutinous rice is 13.3%, and it contains biological pyrrole, which has the function of strengthening the body and enriching the blood. Its rice skin is purplish red, beige is reddish, long grain, fragrant and tasteless. As a tonic, it was once listed as one of the "imperial meals" of the court. People often cook porridge for pregnant women and the infirm.

2, osmanthus chestnuts

Sweet-scented osmanthus chestnuts originated in Dingfeng Mountain, which is a branch of Yushan Mountain, so chestnuts in Dingshan are the most expensive, and then spread all over Yushan Mountain. According to "Changshu Guide", "The chestnut on the top of the mountain is soft and fragrant, which has been famous since ancient times. When it is tender, it will be peeled and eaten, and there will be osmanthus fragrance. " Sweet-scented osmanthus chestnuts are rich in starch, protein and sugar, and have high nutritional value. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw food is sweet and crisp, cooked food is sweet and glutinous, and cinnamon is overflowing.

3. Tang Zhi Jiu Niang Cake

Changshu Tang Zhi fermented rice cake is a seasonal food in spring, with local winter wheat and fermented rice as the main raw materials. Fermented wine used as medicine can promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation, dissipate stagnation and reduce swelling. Tangzhi Jiuniang cake can be divided into two kinds, namely, meat and vegetable, and the main varieties are rose, bean paste and mint. Hot food fermented cake is better, characterized by sweet, fat, soft and tough, bright color, bright taste and rich wine fragrance.

4, lotus seed blood glutinous rice

Blood glutinous rice is a specialty of Changshu, and its rice grains are as red as blood. Lotus seed blood glutinous rice is made of sweet-scented osmanthus and candied dates, lined with white sugar lotus plumule. The glutinous rice is purple, the lotus heart is white, the entrance is fat and sweet, and it has the effect of enriching blood. It is included in China snacks-Jiangsu flavor.

5. beggar chicken

Call flower chicken, also known as "yellow mud stewed chicken". According to legend, a beggar at the foot of Yushan Mountain in Changshu accidentally got a chicken, which was difficult to cook because of the lack of cooking utensils and seasonings. Therefore, the chicken was roughed, smeared with mud and cooked in the fire, which tasted unusual. This method has been continuously improved by the chef, and its taste is better and its reputation spreads like wildfire. This dish should be cooked with big, fat and tender Sanhuang chicken (yellow mouth, yellow feet and yellow hair).