Chongqing's specialty snacks include hot pot, small noodles, Mao Blood Wanton, deep-fried tofu, skewers and so on.

1, hot pot

As one of the most famous specialty snacks in Chongqing, hot pot can be said that no one knows and no one knows. It is known for its spicy and numbing flavor, which can make it unforgettable. In a hotpot restaurant, you can choose a variety of meat, vegetables, seafood and other ingredients, then put them into the boiling soup base to cook, and then dip them in a variety of seasonings to eat. Whether it's winter or summer, hot pot is one of Chongqing's favorite cuisines.

2. Small Noodles

Small Noodles is a traditional Chongqing noodle dish, whose thin strips of noodles and rich soup are its best features. The production process of Xiaomian is very unique, requiring the dough to be pulled into very thin strips and then cooked in boiling water. Finally, the cooked small noodles are put into a bowl and served with various seasonings and soup. With its fresh, spicy and savory taste, small noodles are one of the essential cuisines in the daily life of Chongqing people.

3, Mao Blood Wanton

Mao Blood Wanton is a spicy hot pot dish consisting of pig's blood, duck intestines, tripe, and many other internal organs and meats. It is characterized by a tasty broth and moderate spiciness, which enables people to eat one bite after another. The production process of Mao Blood Wanton is complicated, requiring a variety of ingredients to be boiled first and then put into a special soup base to be stewed for several hours. Finally, the stewed Mao Blood Wanton is served in a bowl, sprinkled with chopped green onion and chili powder.

4, fried tofu

Fried tofu is a snack with tofu as the main ingredient, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a very crispy and delicious taste. Its production method is very simple, just need to cut the tofu into cubes, and then dipped in flour and egg wash, and finally into the frying pan until golden brown. Deep-fried tofu can be served with a variety of sauces for a better taste.

5. Skewers

Skewers are a kind of snacks in which all kinds of meat, vegetables, seafood and other ingredients are threaded on bamboo sticks, cooked in a pot and then dipped in sauce. In Chongqing, you can taste various flavors of skewers, such as spicy, clear soup, tomato and so on.

Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia-Skewers