The top ten delicacies in Changzhou include: shrimp cakes, hemp cakes, crab dumplings, fermented rice dumplings, crab shell yellow, Changzhou silver noodles, Changzhou sesame candy, three fresh wontons, Tianmu Lake casserole fish head, Changzhou

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1. Shrimp cakes, also called Tonggu cakes, are a traditional snack in Changzhou with a history of more than 200 years.

The main materials include raw shrimp meat, flour, etc.

Mix the raw shrimps and flour into a batter, then fry them in an oil pan until cooked, drain and serve.

Its characteristics are golden color, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fresh and delicious.

2. Marijuana cake is one of the traditional delicacies with unique Changzhou flavor.

It began during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 150 years.

It is made from pork suet, flour, shelled sesame seeds, white sugar, refined salt and other raw materials through a traditional barrel oven. It has three flavors: sweet, salty, and salt and pepper. It is round or oval in shape, golden in color, crispy and soft,

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This cake is best eaten hot, as it will affect the taste if it is cold.

3. Xiaolongbao with crab is also called steamed bun with crab.

It began during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and was pioneered by the Wanhua Teahouse on the south side of the pontoon along the river in Changzhou.

In fact, it is a kind of soup dumpling.

The filling is mainly pork, plus crab meat and crab roe.

The skin is made of semi-baked powder, which means the steamed dumplings are tough and transparent.

It is characterized by thin and transparent skin, rich marinade and tangy crab aroma.

4. Rice dumplings with fermented rice are one of the traditional snacks in Changzhou. There is a local custom of eating dumplings during the Spring Festival or Lantern Festival.

More than 100 years ago, a master named Pei Yugao added some fermented rice wine to the traditional dumplings, which were characterized by a fragrant aroma and unique flavor.

5. Crab shell yellow Crab shell yellow is one of the traditional snacks in Changzhou, commonly known as small sesame cake. The filling of crab shell yellow can be salty or sweet.

The salty ones are usually made with scallion oil, fresh meat, crab powder, shrimp, etc. The sweet ones are usually made with sugar, roses, bean paste, jujube paste and other varieties.

6. Changzhou Silver Noodles Silver noodles are one of the famous snacks in Changzhou. They have a history of a hundred years and were founded in Weixiangzhai Noodle House.

It is characterized by its color being as white as silver and as slender as silk, hence its name.

7. Changzhou sesame candy Changzhou sesame candy is a traditional local food.

It is also an intangible cultural heritage of Jiangsu Province.

It began in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty.

Sesame candy is refined from white sesame seeds, white sugar, maltose, flour, osmanthus, orange peel and other raw materials.

Its characteristics are sweet and crispy, non-sticky and crunchy.

8. Three delicacies wontons Three delicacies wontons are one of the famous dishes in Changzhou. They started in the late Qing Dynasty and have a history of a hundred years.

Changzhou's big wontons stuffed with three delicacies are relatively large and made with pork, fish, shrimp, onion, ginger, etc. It is characterized by thin and smooth skin, tender and delicious, and clear and delicious soup.

9. Tianmu Lake Casserole Fish Head Tianmu Lake Casserole Fish Head is a traditional dish in Changzhou.

Tianmu Lake is located in Liyang City, Changzhou.

Tianmu Lake's casserole fish head is also called Shahe braised fish head. It is made of bighead carp head and is characterized by its fresh and thick soup.

10. Changzhou Dried Radish is one of Changzhou’s famous delicacies, and locals often use it as a side dish with wine.

The method is to use local solid carrots as raw materials, wash them and cut them into strips, then dry them, then add an appropriate amount of salt, sugar and various accessories, and carefully pickle them.

Its characteristics are yellow with red in color, salty and slightly sweet, crispy but not spicy, and very delicious.

It is cheap, good quality and easy to carry.