Hangzhou is a famous historical and cultural city, and also a great city of food. Here, there are many delicious foods worth tasting. Here are some foods that you must not miss when you go to Hangzhou:
1. West Lake Vinegar Fish: It is made from West Lake grass carp as the main material, with vinegar, sugar, onion, ginger and other seasonings, so you can taste mellow and slightly sweet taste and fresh fish.
2. Fried dried shrimps: one of the traditional snacks in Hangzhou, it is made by adding fried cooked dried shrimps, dried beancurd, dried bamboo shoots, Pleurotus eryngii, etc., and then using cooking wine, light soy sauce and other seasonings. It tastes crisp and delicious, and has a very unique taste.
3. Longjing shrimp: It is made of Longjing tea, tender shrimp, shredded onion and ginger, peanut oil, sugar, etc. It has a fresh taste and a sweet aftertaste.
4. Dongpo Meat: It is made of pork belly, glutinous rice wine, soy sauce, sugar and other raw materials by traditional cooking methods, with a fat but not greasy taste, fresh and tender meat and thick sauce.
5. Steamed fish soup: It is one of the classic cuisines in Zhejiang province. The soup made of tender and fresh fish and eggs is refreshing and delicious.
6. Scissors noodles: the dough is cut into large pieces and the noodles are continuously cut by scissors. The noodles are delicate, with mustard tuber, hot sauce, onion ginger and other condiments, which are delicious and refreshing.
7. Braised fish with water shield: It is made by cooking water shield and fish fillets together with a little seasoning. It tastes light and delicious, and it is one of the traditional home-cooked dishes in Hangzhou.
8. Stinky tofu: It is a traditional snack in Hangzhou. It is fried with tofu blocks with pickles, bean paste, hot sauce and other condiments. It tastes crispy and tender, and it is one of people's favorite foods.
These delicacies are only a small part of many local delicacies in Hangzhou. When you visit Hangzhou, you must taste the local specialties and feel the local flavor and culture.