First, stinky tofu smells thousands of miles.
Shaoxing stinky tofu, a famous one. It smells worthy of the name and makes people feel relaxed and happy, but you must not be scared away by its smell, because once you taste its delicious food, you can't help but admire: this stinky tofu is really fragrant!
Shaoxing stinky tofu has a unique production process. First, cut the tofu into pieces, then soak it in Shaoxing's unique stinky brine, then marinate it with sauce, and finally fry it. Fried stinky tofu is crispy outside and tender inside. Take a bite, the aroma is overflowing and the aftertaste is endless.
Second, yellow rice wine, pear blossom spring rain
Shaoxing yellow wine, also known as Shaoxing old wine, is one of the oldest wines in China. It has a long history and a long history, with a brewing history of more than 5000 years. Shaoxing yellow rice wine is made from glutinous rice and wheat starter by long-term fermentation. The wine is amber, clear and transparent, with rich aroma, mellow and sweet.
In Shaoxing, yellow rice wine is not only a drink, but also a culture. Shaoxing people love yellow wine, pay attention to drinking yellow wine, and even integrate yellow wine into all aspects of life. For example, Shaoxing people like to cook with yellow wine, which can not only increase the delicacy of dishes, but also remove the fishy smell.
Centennial brand Xianheng Hotel.
Speaking of Shaoxing cuisine, I have to mention Xianheng Hotel. Xianheng Hotel was built in Kangxi period of Qing Dynasty, and has a history of more than 300 years. This is one of the oldest hotels in China. Xianheng Hotel is famous for its traditional Shaoxing dishes and Shaoxing yellow wine, among which the most famous dishes are fennel beans and braised bamboo shoots.
Anise bean is the specialty of Shaoxing Xianheng Hotel. It is made of superior fennel and broad beans, golden in color, crisp and delicious. Braised bamboo shoots in oil is a special dish in Shaoxing. It is cooked with fresh bamboo shoots and pork. The bamboo shoots are delicious and the soup is rich, which is memorable.
Fourth, Lu Xun's hometown, Wupengchuan
Shaoxing is also the hometown of Lu Xun. In Lu Xun's hometown, you can visit Lu Xun's former residence to learn about his life and creation, or you can go boating on the river in Shaoxing to experience the artistic conception of the Wupeng boat written by Lu Xun.
Shaoxing Wupeng Boat has a long history and is a typical representative of China Jiangnan Water Town. Wupeng boat is simple in shape, small and exquisite, and its hull is black and bright. The awning is made of bamboo poles, which can not only protect the sun from rain, but also enjoy the scenery along the way. Boating on the Shaoxing River, with picturesque scenery on both sides, is refreshing.
Five, Shaoxing orchids, national color and fragrance.
Shaoxing has been known as the hometown of orchids since ancient times. Shaoxing orchids have many varieties, bright colors and pleasant fragrance, which are deeply loved by people. Cymbidium hybridum and Cymbidium hybridum are the most famous orchids in Shaoxing, among which Cymbidium hybridum is especially precious and is known as a national beauty.
Shaoxing orchid planting has a long history and exquisite technology. Shaoxing people love orchids, admire orchids, and even integrate orchids into all aspects of life. For example, Shaoxing people like to decorate the courtyard with orchids, make tea with orchids and use orchids as medicine.
Shaoxing has many specialties, such as dried plums, stinky leeks, bayberry, Jianhu bayberry wine and so on. Each one is unique and makes people linger. If you have the opportunity to travel to Shaoxing, you must taste these Shaoxing specialties and feel Shaoxing's unique food culture.