Introduction to this issue: The 11 most famous snacks in Suzhou, each of which is the favorite of Suzhou people. How many have you tried?
"Heaven on earth is in Suzhou". Suzhou has always been regarded as the most livable city with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. I don’t know how many people are like me. Their earliest impression of Suzhou comes from the poem "Night Mooring on Maple Bridge". In fact, Suzhou is far more special than that. Garden buildings, ancient streets, Jiangnan ancient towns, etc. are all unique and rare. To outsiders, this is the best beauty of Suzhou, but to Suzhou people, The most beautiful thing about Suzhou is not the picturesque scenery, but the old Suzhou flavor that has been passed down from generation to generation.
In Suzhou, there is a popular song: "Suzhou has many famous snacks, and they taste sweet, soft and waxy." Suzhou people pay more attention to delicacy and beauty when it comes to delicacies and snacks. Even a small piece of pastry is a reflection of art. This is also the cultural heritage of Suzhou people, and everything is delicate and delicious. Especially those flavors hidden in the market have authentic taste and unique texture. This is the real delicacy of life for Suzhou people! Today, Shouhou will share with you 11 of Suzhou’s most famous specialty snacks. Let’s see which ones have you tried?
Aozao noodles are one of the top ten noodles in China and a traditional snack in Kunshan, Suzhou. The most important feature of Aozao noodles is the delicious taste of the noodle soup. This is also unique from other noodle soups. It is mainly made from the scales, gills, meat and mucus of herring. The noodles are also made of dragon whiskers noodles. , moderate hardness and softness, strong from root to root. Winter is also the most suitable season for eating Aozao noodles. This is also derived from the "three hot" characteristics of Aozao noodles. Noodles, soup and bowls are hot, which can keep you warm even on cold mornings.
Suzhou fresh meat mooncakes gave me a deeper understanding of mooncakes. As the name suggests, the fillings of this mooncake are made of fresh meat, and the authentic craftsmanship of this kind of mooncake is only preserved in Suzhou. The gravy permeates the mooncake, and the mooncake skin is crispy and waxy, giving it a very special texture. Suzhou people's mooncake craftsmanship is even more exquisite. During the production process, mooncakes do not use molds at all, making them truly handmade products.
In the eyes of Suzhou people, Suzhou cake dumplings are not just a simple delicacy. They have been integrated into the bones of Suzhou people. Whether it is a wedding banquet or a family banquet, cake dumplings are the most eye-catching protagonist. The main raw material of Suzhou cake dumplings is rice flour. There are different styles throughout the year, and they are not the same. No matter what kind of banquet, there is a suitable cake dumpling style. The taste is soft, sweet, glutinous, and crispy to the bone.
Fengzhen Noodles are known as the "most difficult to make, the most delicate and the most delicious" noodles in Suzhou, and are also a specialty of Suzhou. The most important feature of Fengzhen Noodles is the noodle soup. The noodle soup is delicious and does not add any soy sauce. It is made entirely from meat bones, eel bones, shrimp heads, snail meat and other delicious foods. The soup is clear and orange. Secondly, you have to choose the best pork belly and braise it for more than 4 hours. The meat is tender and tastes great.
Youjiu tight yeast buns, also known as tight yeast steamed buns, are made with fresh meat as the filling and deep-fried. The texture is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The meat is juicy and delicious. Youjiu tight fermentation is usually on the market in autumn and winter, and it is also the best choice for Suzhou people to give as gifts.
Braised dried tofu is a famous traditional snack in Suzhou with a history of nearly a hundred years. The taste of marinated dried tofu not only has the taste of Suzhou braised vegetables, but also takes into account the characteristics of Suzhou preserved fruits. It tastes fresh and sweet, moderately soft and glutinous, and has a unique flavor.
Suzhou sugar porridge is actually red bean porridge, which is mainly made with brown sugar and millet. It tastes sweet but not greasy, and also has the taste of bean paste. It is a traditional snack in Suzhou. Suzhou people like to eat red bean porridge during the winter solstice. This custom has a history of more than a thousand years.
Suzhou-style preserves are a specialty snack in Suzhou and a traditional classic delicacy. Now they have spread all over the country. Historically, Suzhou-style preserves have always been a palace food and were deeply loved. There are many types of Su-style preserves, and there are currently more than 160 types. As long as you are a friend in Suzhou, you will definitely pay for the Suzhou preserved fruits and have endless aftertaste.
Suzhou Crab Shell Yellow Cake, also known as small sesame cake, is shaped like a crab shell and golden in color. It is also the best gift for others.
The raw materials of crab shell yellow are mainly flour and fillings. The flour is made into a special crispy shell, with distinct layers and a mouth-filling fragrance. There are generally four fillings: shepherd's purse, scallion oil, white sugar and bright bean paste. , the filling is full, and the puff pastry is also covered with a layer of sesame seeds. It’s so fragrant!
Suzhou-style candies are famous throughout the country. They originated in the Qing Dynasty and have a history of hundreds of years. Soviet-style candies are made from plant fruits and flowers, together with maltose and white sugar. All candies have natural ingredients, are carefully processed, and come in various varieties. The most distinctive ones are pine nut candies and apricot candies, which have a unique fragrance and crisp texture and are very popular.
Suzhou rice dumplings are a traditional snack in Suzhou and an indispensable food during the Dragon Boat Festival.
The shape of Suzhou rice dumplings is the same as that of other places. Most of the flavors are salty, sweet and white, with some meat and some vegetarian. The most special Suzhou rice dumplings are lard-filled rice dumplings, made with red beans and fat meat. After being cooked, the fatty meat is sweet and delicious, crystal clear as jade, and not greasy at all. This is also the most authentic Suzhou flavor. White water rice dumplings have a light and simple taste. They can be dipped in white sugar-osmanthus sauce or eaten directly. This is also the original taste of the food.