1. Bazhen cake. This is one of the most famous traditional snacks in Shaoxing, and it can also be regarded as a very famous cake. The name of Bazhen cake shows that it is a mixture of eight Chinese herbal medicines. Of course, these eight kinds are overviews, not necessarily these eight kinds. It can be blended by itself according to the formula, and has the functions of invigorating the middle energizer, eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen and appetizing. It is said that there are also eight treasures for men and eight treasures for women, which means that men and women eat differently, but I haven't fully understood these.
2. Sauced meat, I think it is a little similar to this kind of braised pork we eat all over the country, except that it is a traditional food from Suzhou. It is characterized by strong fragrance, and it is fertilizer in the mouth but not greasy. It is somewhat similar to braised pork, but its raw material is trotters tendon, not real pork, so its taste is different from braised pork.
3. White printed cake. It is also a traditional cake, but it tends to be sweet. Its characteristics are square, delicious, sweet and soft. Speaking of his origin, I also want to mention Fan Zhongyan, a famous scholar in the Song Dynasty in history, because this thing originated from him, that is to say, it was created, but it is not as beautiful and tasteless as it was at first, but it is indeed a birthplace.
There are countless cuisines in Suzhou. These are just some cuisines that popular tourists in Suzhou are willing to try and recommend, and there are other cuisines, such as beggar chicken.
If you are interested, go to Suzhou to have a look, have a taste and walk around the streets to truly experience the charm of traditional cuisine.