Pingxiang City is a county-level city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and is managed by Chongzuo City. It is located in southern China, bordering Lang Son, Vietnam. It is known as the "South Gate of the Motherland" and is the largest city in China. An international city close to ASEAN countries. Pingxiang has the Friendship Pass, one of China's nine famous passes. Puzhai Trade City and Nonghuai Border Trade Point within its jurisdiction are the largest border trade points on the China-Vietnam border.
The food of a city is the carrier that best reflects the character of the city. Every place has a food street. There is such a street in Pingxiang. It brings together the unique characteristics of Pingxiang as a border city. All the highlights.
1. Barbecue snacks
The food street is very bustling at night. People in Pingxiang like to drink and make friends. After dinner, make an appointment with a few friends and find a seat in the food street. Have a few bottles of beer, enjoy the cool evening breeze, guess numbers, or just chat. At this time, barbecue snacks with wine are indispensable.
Charcoal-grilled oysters: This is simple and delicious. Put garlic, chili, seasonings, etc. into the freshly opened oysters, grill them over the fire and serve. Because it is freshly grilled, the oysters are fresh and retain the gamey feel. The oysters are slowly grilled over charcoal fire, and the aroma is overwhelming and irresistible. Take one bite, and you will find the plump and plump oysters tightly wrapped with the fragrant minced garlic. The first bite is as glutinous as tofu, tender and smooth, and the second bite has the texture of scallops, chewy, and then you suck in the soup together. , it is really delicious, it is an unparalleled sense of satisfaction.
Stewed snails and duck feet: This should be a specialty food in Guangxi. Many people who come to the food street cannot resist its temptation. Although the snails bite the duck feet, it is a bit spicy, but this is how it tastes. It's super delicious and not expensive. You can get it for just a few dozen yuan per serving.
Hand-shredded squid: Roasted slowly and fragrant, a very classic snack, fragrant and chewy. Beer drinkers basically order one, and paired with soy sauce and mustard, it is definitely the best drink for friends at the late-night snack stall.
There are also all kinds of barbecues. The charcoal-grilled meat skewers are brushed with secret sauce and cumin powder. At the end of the meal, they are dipped in Vietnamese lemon chili sauce and salt and pepper. It’s really delicious. It's so delicious, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Vietnamese Ice Flowers/Fruits: Now that summer is here, there are many ice flower stalls in the city. In addition to drinking ice flowers of various flavors, you can also eat fruit drinks, raw juices, and various fruits. Maybe have a glass of avocado juice or durian juice, and everyone will be happy.
Tropical fruits: There are many stalls selling fruit on the street, such as jackfruit, durian, mangosteen, lychee, and lotus root. There are all the tropical fruits you want to eat. Are you excited?
Vietnamese Qutou Egg: This is the most distinctive Vietnamese flavor. People who eat it for the first time may feel a little uncomfortable. Qutou Egg is made from chicken and duck eggs that have stopped hatching when the embryo hatches. They are boiled and peeled. You can still see downy chickens or ducks with all their internal organs. Qutoudan first came to Pingxiang from Vietnam, and the locals in Pingxiang created new flavors while retaining the original cooking method.