Wandering abroad for a long time, I have always cared about the delicacies of my hometown, and those are the most unforgettable ones. The editor's home is in northern Jiangsu. Today I will take stock of the delicacies in my hometown and my mouth will water.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fried pai from my hometown (called shaobing in other places). The fried pai just out of the pan is so fragrant, and the deep-fried dough sticks are even more delicious. There are basically stalls selling fried dough sticks next to those selling fried noodles. If you buy fried noodles here, you must buy a few fried dough sticks there.

Then we have to talk about pancakes, which are slightly inferior to Cha Pai. When I was a child, I didn’t really like pancakes, but because of the low price, my family was always more willing to buy pancakes. Pancakes are also divine and can be made with basically any dish, especially spicy dishes, ensuring that you won’t be able to stop eating them. If you really don’t have to cook, it would be nice to add some sugar. In the past, everything at home was made with 鏖子, but later machines replaced labor.

Subei’s steamed buns must also be mentioned. They are fragrant and crispy, and you will never forget them once you have eaten them. Grab a pancake and roll it into some steamed buns, and enjoy. When I was a kid, I would go to the fields to pick wheat, beat it myself when I came back, and then exchange dumplings with the dumpling seller. Not to mention how happy I was.

Now we have to mention the dishes, we can’t just eat the staple food. First, let’s have fried shrimps with green peppers. This dish is the go-to dish among us, especially our dad’s generation. Every time there is a banquet at home, the villagers are asked to help, and the food must be supplied. Don't worry about your other chicken, duck, and fish meat, it won't get into their eyes. Served with pancakes, you can eat it until you can't walk.

If you are looking for a dish that can compete with the fried shrimps with hot peppers, you have to mention the fried salt beans with eggs. As for the existence of salt beans, when we were children, we would just put a handful in our pockets and then take a piece. ?Chapai? A bite of pancake with a few salt beans will make you happy.

Finally, let’s talk about a must-eat dish this season, pickled cabbage and mutton hot pot. The sauerkraut must be pickled at home. Wash the green vegetables, boil them in hot water, put them in a large pickling vat, add salt, and then press them down with big rocks. Leave them for about a month before you can eat them. Nowadays, many people find it troublesome and stop doing it. Every year they make a large tank at home, it is divided among relatives and friends. Now that we have sauerkraut, we need to buy some good mutton. Let’s make a pot of sauerkraut and mutton hot pot, add some vermicelli, make it spicy, and keep it warm in winter.