Yongxiu County delicacies include boiled fish head with bean ginseng, Dongpo pork, Zhelin Lake mandarin fish, steamed goose with rice flour, Yongxiu mirror noodles, etc.

1. Boiled fish head with bean ginseng: Boiled fish head with bean ginseng is a popular dish in Yongxiu County and is a must-have on every household’s dining table.

The bean ginseng soaks up the thick juice of the soup stock, making your whole body hydrated.

The hot soup overflows when you take a bite, it is as soft as cotton and full of delicious flavor.

The fish head chopsticks are thorny but not loose, fat but not greasy.

The soup is like mutton fat and is extremely fresh in the mouth.

2. Dongpo Pork: There is an unwritten rule in the Yongxiu family. For all weddings and weddings, there is an indispensable dish at the banquet to thank the guests - Dongpo Pork.

The authentic Yongxiu Dongpo Pork is made by washing the meat with the straw and stewing it directly in the pot. The meat produced in this way is crispy and glutinous, delicious, fat but not greasy, and has a unique flavor with the fragrance of the straw.

3. Mandarin fish in Zhelin Lake: You must not miss the mandarin fish here when you visit Zhelin Lake. Its meat is delicious and rich in high protein, various amino acids and trace elements.

Steaming is the most common way to cook mandarin fish. The steamed mandarin fish has a light and pleasing color and tastes like crab meat. It has a refreshing feeling after eating and is deeply loved by the locals.

4. Steamed goose: Steamed goose is a local specialty in Yongxiu. Its preparation is the same as other steamed dishes. The texture is tougher than steamed pork and softer than steamed pork ribs. It also has a salty flavor when chewed.

It overflows in your mouth and is very delicious.

5. Yongxiu mirror powder: Yongxiu mirror powder is actually a bit like Cantonese rice noodles. It is said that it is usually made into a round shape and is white and translucent like a mirror, so it is called mirror powder.

Mirror noodles are mostly handmade, with pure, delicious and chewy taste. They can be boiled or stir-fried. They are one of the snacks not to be missed in Yongxiu.