There are many snacks in Jingzhou, among which there are usually eight famous delicacies in Jingzhou, the most famous of which is the "Three Treasures of Jingzhou". The first one is fish cake, followed by Qianzhang braised pork, and finally the eight-treasure rice.

Fish cake: It is a unique flavor in Jingzhou. It is praised for its meaty taste, smooth and tender taste, and melts in the mouth. As one of the eight famous dishes in Jingzhou, it has a long history and is said to have been created by Yuying, the concubine of Emperor Shun. Jingzhou fish cake has transcended a simple eating habit and has become a unique local folk culture after thousands of years of accumulation.

Qianzhang Pork: Qianzhang Pork is made from pork belly that is both fat and lean. It is boiled and fried, colored with brown sugar, cut into thin slices, and steamed in a bowl. Because the meat slices are as thin as paper, It is shaped like a shuttle and has many pieces, so it is called Qianzhang braised meat, also known as comb meat. According to legend, this dish was made by Duan Wenchang, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, who improved on the traditional method of preparing comb meat when he returned to Jiangling Province for relatives. He brought it back to Chang'an for his friends to taste. Since then, this dish has become famous all over the world.

Eight-treasure rice: According to legend, it was created by Xiao Dai, the cook of Empress Dowager Cixi in the late Qing Dynasty. Xiao Dai lived in Jingzhou City and was retained by the owner of "Juzhenyuan" to teach his skills. From then on, the eight-treasure rice became a famous dish in Jingzhou and became famous all over the world. The main raw materials of eight-treasure rice are glutinous rice, red dates, lotus seeds, barley kernel rice, longan meat, honeyed winter melon strips, honeyed cherries, osmanthus sugar, etc. It is first steamed into a dough, and then mixed with sugar and lard to make it. It is bright in color, oily but not greasy, and sweet but not tiresome. It is known as "taste carefully with a small spoon and have a long aftertaste after leaving the table".

In addition to the Three Treasures of Jingzhou, there are also many snacks, such as:

Dragon and Phoenix Pairing: It uses eel and chicken as raw materials, and is boiled, braised, fried, fried and other cooking methods Cooked, it is a traditional famous dish in the Jingzhou area. Legend has it that during the Three Kingdoms period, Liu Bei and his wife returned to Jingzhou from Soochow. Zhuge Liang prepared a banquet for them. The first dish served on the banquet was Jingzhou. The chef's special "dragon and phoenix combination". I saw a big eel made into the shape of a dragon, winding on the plate, with scales and armor, its feet stepping on auspicious clouds, its mouth raised high, its horns and beards hanging in a flying shape; the chicken shape is like a phoenix standing next to the dragon, with its neck spread out and its feathers Gorgeous, the crimson crown seems to be dancing. When Liu Bei saw it, he was overjoyed and praised it profusely. From then on, the dish "dragon and phoenix" became famous far and wide.

Jingsha turtle: salty, fresh, rich, smooth and refreshing. Nutritional value: Wild turtle meat contains a variety of special longevity factors and active immune substances, which can enhance human immunity, prevent and fight cancer, and nourish the body. It has therapeutic effects such as strengthening yin and strengthening yang, and is known as a nourishing and nutritious product that greatly replenishes vitality.

Paper noodle pot nuggets: It originated from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It tastes crispy and fragrant. The fillings are mainly pork, beef, green onions or sugar. It is chewy and is one of the favorite snacks of the public. .

Happy Tuan: Also known as Sesame Yuanxiao and Sesame Eggs, it is a food made from glutinous rice, ground into powder with water, dried, wrapped in sesame outside with brown sugar and an appropriate amount of flour, and fried. It is said that a family named Tao in Jiangling City was separated during the war. After going through many hardships to reunite, they found glutinous rice, brown sugar, etc. buried in the ground, made glutinous rice balls and fried them, which meant a happy reunion and family joy.