Xiushan County is a county located in the southeast of Chongqing City. It has beautiful scenery and unique food culture. Today, we will introduce some delicacies worth trying in Xiushan County.
The first dish is Xiushan pickled fish. The pickled fish in Xiushan County is world-famous for its delicious taste and moderate spiciness. The fish chosen is local carp, the meat is tender and melts in your mouth. Paired with Xiushan's characteristic sauerkraut, you can still smell the aroma. This dish is usually served in an iron pot, and there are also different flavors such as fish head soup and chicken soup. Many tourists marvel at the delicious and unforgettable taste of this delicacy.
Next, let’s introduce a special snack in Xiushan—“Goubuli” steamed buns. Although this is a traditional delicacy in Tianjin, it is also very popular in Xiushan County. The outside of this kind of bun is thin and chewy, and the filling inside is delicious. Different from ordinary steamed buns, the meat filling of "Goubuli" steamed buns is not chopped into pieces but is made in one piece, extending from the center of the steamed buns. And unlike ordinary meat fillings that use green onions, this one is made with sweet tofu, which gives it a fresher and more delicious taste.
Finally, let’s introduce a mouth-watering dessert - taro cake that is simple to make but has great flavor. Taro cake is one of the unique delicacies of Xiushan County. It has a soft and elastic texture and a fragrant aroma. A batter made from a mixture of glutinous rice flour and taro is cooked first, then cut into small cubes and placed on a plate. The sweetness after entering the mouth immediately makes people feel endless happiness on the tip of the tongue.
The above three delicacies are all specialties of Xiushan County, don’t miss them!