The top ten snacks in Chengdu Snack Street include: Tengjiao Shou, glass shaomai, steamed beef with steamed rice noodles, Dandan noodles, Bobo chicken, hot and sour noodles, Zhong dumplings, Zhao Xiaoxi candied haws, Lai glutinous rice balls, Chuan Chuan Xiang, etc.
1. Tengjiao Shou: The unique features of Tengjiao Shou are its thin skin, tender filling and fresh soup. The skin is made of refined flour and a few special ingredients. It is made through a special process. The skin is as thin as paper and as thin as silk.
Translucent.
The meat filling is tender and smooth, fragrant and delicious. It is made from the best quality meat and specially processed according to the proportion. All materials are completely made of natural ingredients without adding any flavors.
2. Glass Shaomai: Glass Shaomai is a traditional snack in Sichuan, popular in Sichuan, China. Chengdu’s Shaomai has the characteristics of thin skin, rich filling, beautiful appearance, both meat and vegetables, and rich nutrition.
Glass siomai is called glass siomai because of its thin skin. After cooking, the skin is immersed in oil and becomes translucent. The filling can also be seen through the skin.
Shaomai appeared in Dadu of the Yuan Dynasty and later spread to all parts of China. After arriving in Chengdu, it was inherited and developed by the Chengdu people and continued to innovate, eventually forming the local characteristic glass siomai.
3. Steamed Beef with Rice Vermicelli in Xiao Long: Steamed Beef with Rice Vermicelli in Xiao Long is a special traditional dish in Sichuan and one of the famous snacks in Chengdu.
Over the decades, its reputation has remained strong.
It is said that Zhang Daqian, a master of traditional Chinese painting from Shu, once cooked the steamed beef with rice noodles while it was hot and added chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder and coriander to increase the spicy and delicious flavor of the dish.
The dishes are unforgettable and have everyone praising them.
4. Dandan noodles: Dandan noodles are a specialty snack in Chengdu and Zigong, Sichuan, and one of the top ten famous noodles in China.
Because this kind of noodles was originally sold in the streets and alleys by small vendors carrying burdens, it was named Dandan noodles.
Dandan noodles are thin and chewy, and the marinade is crispy and flavorful. It is the first delicacy that many foreign tourists want to taste when they come to Sichuan.
5. Bobo Chicken: Bobo Chicken is a traditional snack in Sichuan. It originated in Leshan and has a history of hundreds of years since the Qing Dynasty.
"BoBo" is a kind of clay pot. Chicken skewers are cooked in a carefully prepared sauce, and then eaten in a bowl. This is called Bobo chicken.
It looks a bit like the skewers we eat, but its preparation requires a lot more attention.
6. Hot and sour noodles: Hot and sour noodles are a specialty snack in western Sichuan, and hot and sour noodles are the representative brand of Sichuan hot and sour noodles.
There are actually stores selling hot and sour noodles all over the country, but the raw materials and recipes are still very different from those in Sichuan, so the taste and texture are naturally incomparable.
7. Zhong Shui Dumplings: Zhong Shui Dumplings, also known as Lizhi Lane Dumplings, are one of the local traditional snacks in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province and are known as Chinese famous snacks.
Zhong dumplings have the characteristics of thin skin, tender filling and delicious taste, so they are loved by many people.
Zhong Shui Dumplings won the honor of "Chinese Famous Snacks" and was also awarded the title of Chengdu Famous Snacks by the Chengdu Municipal People's Government.
8. Zhao Xiaoxi Candied Haws: As a traditional Chinese snack, Candied Haws carries a rich traditional culture and also entrusts the sweet and sour childhood memories of many people. Xishi is committed to realizing the collision of tradition and trend, exploring more possibilities of Candied Haws, and bringing more people to the world.
People regain the sweetness of childhood, and the traditional snack candied haws of sugar has given new life.
9. Lai Tangyuan: Lai Tangyuan was founded in 1894 and has a history of a hundred years. It has always maintained the quality of a time-honored famous snack. It is smooth and white in color, has a soft and waxy skin, is sweet and fragrant, and is rich in nutrients.
Lai Tangyuan is the most famous specialty snack in Chengdu because of the characteristics that the skin of the glutinous rice balls does not rot when cooked, the fillings are not exposed, and the soup is not muddy. When eaten, it does not stick to chopsticks, teeth, and is not greasy.
10. Chuan Chuan Xiang: Chuan Chuan Xiang originated in Chengdu, Sichuan. It is not only one of the special traditional snacks in Sichuan, but also the most popular embodiment of grassroots cuisine. Chuan Chuan Xiang is actually another form of hot pot, so people often call it a small hot pot.
The name "Chuan Chuan Xiang" comes from the fact that it is a kind of snack that is skewered with various vegetables on bamboo skewers and eaten in a hot hot pot. It has rich flavor and rich dishes, and is very popular among diners.