The magical city of Shanghai has a very developed economy and a lot of delicious food. Some are high-end, and some are relatively civilian. Let me share with you what kind of delicious food ordinary people can choose when they arrive in Shanghai.

1. Pan-fried steamed buns Pan-fried steamed buns, referred to as pan-fried steamed buns, are one of the traditional snacks of the Han nationality and are mainly distributed in Shanghai, Suzhou and other places.

Shanghainese are accustomed to calling "baozi" "steamed buns". At the same time, because the dough is made using a non-fermented method and the steamed buns are fried, they are named after it.

Pan-fried steamed buns are made of flour and meat as the main ingredients, with onions, ginger and other auxiliary ingredients. They have crispy skin, thick juice, meaty aroma and exquisite taste. They are a local snack that foreigners must try when they come to Shanghai.

2. Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Nanxiang Xiaolongbao is a traditional snack in Nanxiang Town, a suburb of Shanghai. It is famous for its small and translucent shape and is steamed in a special small bamboo basket, so it is called "Xiaolongbao".

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3. White-chopped chicken White-chopped chicken is famous for its "crispy skin, tender meat, fresh flavor and beautiful shape". It is served with secret seasonings when you eat it. The meat is tender and crispy, the skin is tender, and the marinade is delicious. It tastes like a "full meal".

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4. Crab shell yellow Crab shell yellow is named after its round shape and yellow color that resembles a crab shell.

Crab shell yellow is made from pastry and fermented dough. It is first made into a flat round cake, dipped in a layer of sesame seeds, and baked on the wall of the oven.

This cake is delicious, salty and sweet, with crispy skin.

5. Spare ribs rice cake Spare ribs rice cake is an affordable and unique snack in Shanghai with a history of more than 50 years. The pork ribs rice cake made by "Xiandelai" dim sum shop is the most distinctive.

6. Onion oil noodles. Onion oil noodles are a famous snack in Shanghai.

The method of making onion oil noodles is very particular. First, cut the white scallions into inch-long sections and fry them in a warm oil pan. (The scallion oil cooked in this way has a dark red and yellow color, a rich onion aroma, and can be smelled.

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Then add the scallion oil with the onion oil that has been fried in vegetable oil and soaked in wine and sugar to make the scallion oil.

Cook the noodles, drain the soup, and mix with onion oil to make onion oil noodles.

This kind of noodles is bright in color, smooth and refreshing to eat, has a delicious shrimp flavor, a tangy aroma of green onions, and is rich in nutrients. It is very popular.

7. Siomai: Shanghai's siomai is made from minced pork, stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, then mixed with steamed glutinous rice to make the filling.

The siomai is made with finer ingredients and is also topped with diced shiitake mushrooms and dried shrimps. It is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in Shanghai and is very delicious.

8. Glutinous rice balls are more common nowadays and can be made into sweet or salty ones.

The sweet rice balls are filled with a fried dough stick and white sugar; the salty rice balls are mainly filled with fried dough sticks and minced mustard, and sometimes meat floss is added.

The more elaborate rice is made in two colors: red and white. The red one is made from blood glutinous rice.

9. Fresh meat wontons Shanghai wontons mainly refer to fresh meat wontons.

Small wontons pay attention to the skin, which should be as thin as paper and translucent, revealing the pink filling inside. The filling is fresh pork, wrapped in a flower-like skin to add texture and umami.

Half of the soup base is lard or sesame oil, boiled water and chopped green onions are added, and a little white pepper is added when eating.

The above are 9 snacks for ordinary people in Shanghai to share with you. The prices are not expensive. Of course, there are many snacks suitable for ordinary people to consume. I will not list them one by one here. I welcome everyone to add to them.