Shanghai is rich in food culture, and the following are some representative foods:
Xiaolongbao: Xiaolongbao refers to a famous traditional snack in Shanghai, which is translucent with pork as the main filling and a stiff dough, and tastes fresh and juicy.
fried bun: fried bun is one of Shanghai's special snacks, which is relatively greasy, with a golden yellow outer layer, full of fresh juice and a little sweetness.
Shanghai glutinous rice ball: Shanghai glutinous rice ball, also known as "purple rice ball", is made by mixing millet and glutinous rice (containing red dates or red bean paste), which is soft and glutinous, and a little sweet.
Fried Shrimp: Fried Shrimp is a new dish in Shanghai, which is creative in the materials and frying process. Choose large shrimps, use a small amount of butter to make them quick and hot, and the entrance is crispy and juicy, and the fragrance is attractive.
Braised pork: There are two kinds of traditional Shanghai braised pork: sweet and salty. The method is basically the same: cook pork belly, blanch it to remove blood foam, cut it into several pieces, add seasoning, bring it to a boil, and slow fire until the surface of pork belly appears bright red.
Crab powder steamed buns: Crab powder steamed buns are one of the specialties in Shanghai. It takes steamed buns as the main body and adds fresh crab roe and crab meat to the stuffing. Soft in taste, fragrant and delicious.
Besides, there are other classic cuisines in Shanghai, such as braised carp, mala Tang, cold rice noodles with sauce and so on, which are closely related to Shanghai's local culture, historical background and regional characteristics.