Guangdong-style grilled pork

Barbecued pork is a special pork dish, because it needs to be marinated with a lot of condiments and spices first, so its taste is absolutely very strong. When cooked, the meat will be stained with an attractive deep amber color (due to curing), while the inside will remain juicy and "sparkling".

Different from some other pork dishes in China, the processing method of barbecued pork adds delicate depth to its flavor, highlighting its sweet, salty and spicy flavor.

You can taste barbecued pork in many ways, eat it with rice or fried vegetables, wrap it in steamed buns or other jiaozi, and serve as the topping of noodle soup.

They all taste great, so you should try them.

2. An ancient China dessert: moon cakes.

The next nominee on this list is the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival China dessert. This kind of cake began to appear in the Shang Dynasty a long time ago, and then gradually became a must-have for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

This iconic dessert in Asian cuisine is called "moon cake" for many reasons, one of which is the shape of the dessert and its salty egg yolk filling. Although the traditional fillings are only mung beans and salted egg yolk, nowadays, you can have more choices.

The fillings of modern moon cakes range from sweet red bean paste, nuts, lotus seeds and dried fruits to salty moon cakes such as ginkgo, pork floss and ham. No matter which type you like, you should prepare some good tea to go with it.

3. scallion cake

If you want a light and quick Chinese breakfast, you should choose these Chinese scallion cakes. These scallion cakes are usually sold on the streets of China, so you can buy them easily.

Don't dip pancakes with syrup; They are delicious food, so you'd better eat them as they are. Take a bite of their crispy skin, and the slightly spicy smell of scallions comes to the nose. How delightful it is!

4. Spicy crayfish

You may have seen this dish somewhere on the Internet, so don't hesitate to try it! To describe the taste of crayfish, I would say it is chewy and delicious. The taste will remind you of shrimp and crabs, but it will be sweeter and more fleshy.

Prepare this meal with spicy sauce (heavy or light, depending on your preference) and sweet vegetables such as corn to balance the taste. If it's too spicy, don't forget that China also provides all kinds of pleasant drinks, which you can enjoy at the same time!

When eating, peel off the red shell of crayfish, dip it in sauce, and chew slowly, feeling spicy and sweet spread on the tip of the tongue. Is this enough to persuade you to try this dish?

5. Shanghai Steamed Hairy Crab (Qingzheng Hairy Crab)

Steamed crabs sound ordinary, nothing special, so how do these hairy crabs stand out? This is no coincidence. The uniqueness lies in that it is difficult to find this kind of crab except in China, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

The peak season of these freshwater crabs is September every year, and they are usually served in luxury restaurants, not street food stalls.

These hairy crabs with golden claws have incredible creamy and buttery smells, and their meat is sweeter than ordinary fish.

6. Guangzhou Roasted Shrimp/Prawn

The charm of this shrimp food from China lies in its simplicity. Sometimes you don't need to complicate food to make it better. This simple shrimp dish is a good proof.

All you can see is some white shrimp, the meat is pink and transparent and milky. Guangzhou people deliberately simply process these exquisite ingredients to fully retain their sweet natural taste.

7. Shandong braised sea cucumber

This braised sea cucumber is usually cooked with oyster sauce and green onions, providing you with a unique Shandong flavor. Seafood ingredients with strong freshness and bright aroma will represent all delicacies.

You can also look forward to the symbolic mixture of sweet and sour from this delicious food, and don't forget to match it with white rice. Imagine pouring a spoonful of rich sauce on a steaming bowl of rice. My mouth is watering.

8. Anhui fried hairy tofu (hairy tofu)

Because of its unique flavor, this Anhui specialty dish is considered as one of the most unpleasant dishes in Chinese food, but if you don't try it at least once, you will regret it.

In order to reduce the odor, the skin of fermented tofu and "Mao Mao" are usually fried until golden and crisp, and some spicy and salty seasonings are sprinkled.

When you take a bite, you will first notice the crispness of the epidermis, and then a strong fragrance will flood into your nostrils. Then, a greasy taste overflowed from the tip of the tongue.

This will be one of the most enjoyable cooking experiences you have ever had.

Try authentic Anhui fried tofu, don't miss it.

9. Cantonese sausage

This Cantonese-style sausage represents Chinese food and plays an important role in its traditional cooking culture. This is because this special dish appears in many China families' New Year's Eve dinners, or it is just accompanied by white rice at dinner.

The ingredients of these special China sausages are not complicated, including minced pork and several powerful condiments/spices (soy sauce, wine, Sichuan pepper and other basic seasonings).

These sausages are produced in many regions of China, such as Hunan, Shanghai or Sichuan, and each region has its own special recipes to create regional unique cuisine.

10. Spicy Hunan braised pork

This braised pork can be easily found anywhere in China, and each region has its own version. In Hunan cuisine, which is famous for its spicy and sour taste, the braised pork they cooked may be more spicy and rich.

The main raw material of this dish is pork belly. Meat will be burnt before stewing, so when cooked, the outside will appear beautiful dark amber. It's chewy outside, tender inside, and then it melts on your tongue like jelly.

Paired with hot rice, because the richness, meat quality, sweetness and spicy taste will be balanced together, which will definitely satisfy you.

1 1. Jiangsu special sweet and sour pork ribs

This will be one of the non-spicy Chinese dishes that you can try for your children, and it is relatively easy to eat.

The meat quality of this ribs dish will be harder. It will be quickly fried in oil before being cooked with aromatic spices and a thick sauce.