China is a country of gourmet food. There are rich and diverse food cultures in various places, and each food has its own unique characteristics and flavors.
Recently, a "National Food Map" was released, allowing us to better understand the food in various places.
In this food map, there are several representative delicacies in my hometown, they are: roast duck, tofu brain and calabash head.
First of all, roast duck is one of the representative delicacies of my hometown.
Roast duck, as one of the eight major cuisines of China, has a history of hundreds of years.
In my hometown, roast duck is carefully made and has a delicious taste, with crispy skin, tender meat, and excellent color, aroma, and flavor.
When you take a bite of roast duck, you will feel that the meat is smooth and tender, melting in your mouth, and paired with crispy skin and sauce, it is even more delicious.
Secondly, tofu pudding is one of the traditional snacks in my hometown.
Tofu curd is made by adding soy milk to gypsum and solidifying it. It has a delicate taste and melts in your mouth.
In my hometown, tofu noodle can be served not only for breakfast or afternoon tea, but also as a late-night snack. With various ingredients, such as chopped green onion, peanuts, tofu skin, meat floss, etc., the taste is richer.
Finally, gourd head is also a special delicacy in my hometown.
Calabash heads are made from flour, fermented with yeast, and then steamed in gourd seeds.
It has a soft, creamy texture with just a hint of sweetness, making it perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
In my hometown, gourd head is also a traditional wedding food, which symbolizes the "reunion" of the couple.
In addition to these three delicacies, there are many other delicacies in my hometown, such as spicy hotpot, sweet and sour fish, beef noodles, etc.
These delicacies are unique cultural symbols of our hometown. They can not only satisfy people's taste buds, but more importantly, they inherit the history and culture of our hometown, making people's understanding and love for their hometown deeper.