Xuyi County is a county under the jurisdiction of Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, with a long history of more than 2,300 years. Huaihe River flows through the territory and borders Hongze Lake in the north. There are many landforms such as low mountains, hills, plains, rivers and lakes in the territory, and the high-quality natural environment makes Xuyi County rich in products. When it comes to Xuyi, many people will think of 13 sweet lobster. In fact, it's not just lobsters that are delicious in Xuyi. Let's share with you the delicious food we can't miss when we arrive in Xuyi.

1, Xuyi crayfish

Crayfish is definitely the most famous food in Xuyi County, and it is also a business card for Xuyi County cuisine. Since around 2000, the county government has been actively creating the name card of crayfish food. Now this business card is famous not only in Jiangsu, but also in the whole country. It is known that Xuyi thirteen-spice crayfish is a must-eat food when you go to Xuyi County.

2, small fish pot stickers

Fish pot stickers are also a classic dish of Xuyi. This dish originated from fishermen in Hongze Lake and can be eaten in the whole Xuyi area. On Hongze Lake, traditional fish pot stickers are made on fishermen's boats. The newly caught fish is killed, cooked in clear lake water, coated with some batter, and then put a layer of pancakes in the middle of the pot. At first glance, the lid was lifted, and the bread was covered with fresh fish, and the fish and the cake smelled together. It is a unique food with both staple food and dishes.

Step 3: Tea cups

Tea cake is a traditional name in Huai 'an, which is deeply loved by everyone in Huai 'an, and Xuyi people also like this snack. Although tea cakes can be seen everywhere nowadays, this has not changed people's love for them. It's really good to eat it once in a while, with a crisp and tough taste and a slightly salty sweetness.

4. Hongze Lake Hairy Crab

Hongze Lake hairy crabs are nutritious and contain many vitamins. They are top-grade crabs and national geographical indication products. The hairy crabs in Hongze Lake are as white as jade and as yellow as gold. They are large, nutritious and fragrant, and are exported to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other big cities, and have also been unanimously recognized by consumers.

5. Huanghuatang old goose

Huanghuatang old goose is a special food in Huanghuatang Town of Xuyi, which can be eaten in many places in Xuyi, but you still need to go to Huanghuatang Town to eat the most authentic one. The free-range geese in the farmhouse, coupled with the unique firing method, make this dish have no earthy smell, and only keep the fresh goose meat.

6. Fish balls

Fish balls, also known as fish balls, are made from fresh freshwater fish such as white fish and herring. In the cooking process, the peeled and boneless fresh fish is scraped into fine minced fish slowly and obliquely with a knife, and then kneaded with egg white and seasoning. Fish is round, soft and tender, like coagulated fat, floating in clear soup, which is one of Huaiyang dishes.

Have you eaten all the above six kinds of Xuyi delicacies? These six cuisines are all delicious, especially crayfish and fish fried dumpling. I eat them every time I go to Xuyi and recommend them to Xuyi's friends. I'm sure you'll like the taste, too. Of course, Xuyi has many specialties. Peaches and chestnuts are delicious. Please leave a message to add.

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