The delicacies of Jiangyan District include Qinhu soft-shell turtle, Qinhu crab, Qintong fish cake and shrimp balls, Jiangyan shortbread, mercerized mint candies, etc.
1. Qinhu soft-shell turtle: Qinhu soft-shell turtle grows in places with dense aquatic plants and siltation of mud and algae. It has four characteristics: large, thick, lumpy and black.
It is often paired with baby chicken to make "Farewell My Concubine", with turtle eggs to make "Scallop Shangchao", and with sea cucumbers to make "Night Battle with Ma Chao" and other expensive dishes.
2. Qinhu Crab: In February and March every year, flowers bloom in the spring at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
Crab seedlings hatch one after another and move up the river into the inland rivers in search of a home.
When you arrive at Qin Lake, the water flow is gentle, the water quality is pure, the climate is mild, and the grass is plentiful. The crabs in Qin Lake grow rapidly and the meat is tender and tender. Please note that the crabs at this time are called "簖 crabs".
?3. Qintong Fish Cake and Shrimp Balls: Qintong Fish Cake and Shrimp Balls Qintong Ancient Town is surrounded by water and rich in aquatic products. It is famous for its fish dishes, especially the "fish cakes" and "shrimp balls" which are the two treasures of Qinhu Lake.
4. Jiangyan shortbread: The dough of Jiangyan shortbread is rolled into a multi-layered cylindrical shape, cut into several sections, flattened vertically, and rolled into a cake base.
The fillings made of ham, diced bamboo shoots, diced chicken, shrimps, etc. are sandwiched between the two pieces of cake, the edges are pinched tightly, and fried until mature.
It has rich layers, clear patterns, golden color, crispy taste and fragrant taste.
5. Mercerized Mint Candy: Taizhou "Hongmei Brand" mercerized mint candy is a traditional product with a production history of more than 100 years. It is cheap, high-quality, and has a crisp texture. It is known as the "Sanli Xiangtang" (a piece of candy in the mouth can
It takes three miles to dissolve completely).
The craftsmanship is exquisite, the color is transparent, the inlays are clear, beautiful and elegant, and it maintains a moderate mint fragrance.
It is cool and refreshing to eat in summer, promotes body fluids, relieves heat, and refreshes the mind.
In medicine, it has certain effects on soothing the throat, removing heat, and relieving dizziness. It is a favorite product for tourists.