The delicacies recommended by Taizhou locals include: Jiangyan crisp cake, Taizhou dried shreds, crab roe vermicelli, Jingjiang preserved meat, and Xinghua pig head meat.
1. Jiangyan Crispy Cake
Jiangyan Crispy Cake is a famous traditional cake snack in Jiangyan area, Taizhou, Jiangsu. The biggest feature of this delicacy is the crispiness. You can feel the crispiness of the cake before eating it. Jiangyan pastry is made by rolling the pastry dough into a multi-layered cylindrical shape, cutting it into several sections, flattening it vertically, and rolling it into a cake base.
2. Taizhou dried shreds
Taizhou dried shreds are divided into two types: boiled dried shreds and blanched dried shreds. The dried shreds here are dried and shredded tofu. Generally, dried shreds are added with shredded ham, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, fungus, etc. High-end hotels can put shredded sea cucumber or bird's nest together and cook it into soup, which is very unique.
3. Crab roe and vermicelli
This is made of crab roe and vermicelli. The method is to steam the crabs, then remove the crab meat and add onions, garlic, ginger, etc. Add the seasonings, stir out the oil, then add the vermicelli to the pot and fry together with the crab meat. This dish is bright in color, rich in crab flavor, and rich in nutrients.
4. Jingjiang Preserved Pork
This is made from lean meat from the hind legs of pigs. The tendons are removed, cut into thin slices, and placed in wine, vinegar, salt and other seasonings. Marinate it overnight, and after the flavor develops, cook it, tie it up with a rope, and hang it in a cool and air-dry place to dry. You can eat it directly, make soup, or stir-fry it.
5. Xinghua Pork Head
Xinghua Pork Head is a traditional smoked and roasted representative delicacy in Xinghua area, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, and is also one of Xinghua's famous specialty snacks. Xinghua pig head meat is made from local native pigs, which are processed by dehairing, draining blood, marinating in old brine, cooking over high fire, and stewing over slow fire. It has endless flavor, is crispy and delicious, fat but not greasy, and has Fragrant, transparent and clear.