The following is a list of common snacks found in night markets. Each snack has a unique taste and preparation method, and they are all delicacies loved by night market consumers.
Enjoying these snacks in the night market can not only satisfy your appetite, but also feel the unique charm of local culture and customs.
1. Fried chicken steak Fried chicken steak is one of the most popular snacks in the night market.
The chicken is marinated for a period of time, then coated in a layer of batter with flour, eggs and other seasonings, and then fried until golden brown.
The fried chicken steak has tender and juicy meat, crispy skin and is very delicious.
2. Pan-fried buns Pan-fried buns are a traditional Shanghai snack.
It is characterized by a crispy bottom, a layer of steamed soft dough on top, and delicious pork filling inside, giving it a very unique taste.
3. Grilled sausage Grilled sausage is a very simple snack.
After grilling the sausage, add mustard sauce, ketchup and other seasonings, it becomes a delicious night market snack.
The grilled sausage has a crispy texture and rich aroma, making it perfect for a night snack.
4. Tofu Pudding Tofu Pudding is a traditional Chinese dessert and one of the most popular snacks in night markets.
The tofu pudding has a delicate texture, very smooth and tender, and the sweet sugar water and crushed peanuts make it even more memorable.
5. Grilled skewers Grilled skewers are one of the essential snacks in the night market.
Various ingredients are skewered on bamboo skewers and grilled with seasonings to make a delicious snack.
Grilled skewers have a unique taste and full aroma. They are one of the most popular snacks in the night market.
6. Fried peanuts Fried peanuts are a very simple snack, but they taste very good.
Add peanuts to a hot pan and stir-fry until cooked, add an appropriate amount of salt and five-spice powder, and it becomes a delicious snack.
It has a crispy texture and rich aroma, making it perfect for a late-night snack.
7. Sesame balls Sesame balls are a traditional Chinese pastry and one of the most popular snacks in night markets.
Sesame balls are a traditional Chinese pastry and one of the most popular snacks in night markets.
It is a small ball-shaped pastry made of glutinous rice flour and sesame seeds, with a layer of sesame seeds and crushed peanuts rolled on the surface.
After roasting, the outer layer of the sesame balls is golden and crispy, and the inside is soft, waxy, sweet and full of aroma. It is a nutritious and delicious snack.
8. Grilled chicken wings Grilled chicken wings are one of the very popular snacks in the night market.
Its preparation method is very simple. First marinate the chicken wings for a period of time and then grill them over charcoal fire.
The grilled chicken wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and taste great.
Eating grilled chicken wings at night with beer or soda is definitely a pleasure.
9. Braised pork rice Braised pork rice is one of the most popular snacks in Taiwan’s night markets.
Its preparation method is relatively complicated. You need to boil the pork and then braise it with soy sauce and other seasonings, and finally match it with rice.
Braised pork rice has a unique texture, the rice is fragrant and soft, the pork meat is tender and juicy, and the taste is very rich. It is a snack not to be missed in Taiwan's night markets.
10. Grilled squid Grilled squid is one of the very popular snacks in the night market.
Its preparation method is very simple. First cut the squid into small pieces, add seasonings and marinate, and then grill it over charcoal fire.
The grilled squid is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and tastes great.
Paired with spicy sauce and lemon juice, it is even more delicious.
11. Grilled corn Grilled corn is one of the very popular snacks in the night market.
Its preparation method is very simple. Cover the corn with a layer of oil and seasonings, and then grill it over charcoal fire.
The roasted corn is charred on the outside, sweet and crispy on the inside, and has a wonderful taste.
Enjoy a portion of grilled corn at the night market, whether as a snack or paired with other snacks.
12. Meat dumplings Meat dumplings are one of the traditional Chinese delicacies and one of the most popular snacks in the night market.
It is a triangular or round glutinous rice ball made of glutinous rice wrapped with meat, egg yolks, mushrooms, sausages and other ingredients.
Meat dumplings have a unique texture, with a soft outer skin and a rich meat flavor inside. They are a nutritious and delicious snack.
13. Youtiao Youtiao is a traditional Chinese breakfast food and one of the most popular snacks in night markets.
It is a strip-shaped food made from fermented flour, yeast and other raw materials. It has a golden and crispy outside and a soft and waxy inside.
Fried dough sticks in night markets are often eaten with soy milk, which is a very healthy and delicious combination.
14. Roasted Sweet Potato Roasted sweet potato is one of the very popular snacks in the night market.
Its preparation method is very simple. Wash the sweet potatoes and roast them on charcoal fire.
The roasted sweet potatoes are charred on the outside, sweet and crispy on the inside, and have a wonderful taste.
Enjoying a roasted sweet potato at the night market can not only warm your stomach but also increase your body's nutrition.
15. Pancakes and Guozi Pancakes and Guozi are a traditional delicacy in northern China and one of the most popular snacks in night markets.
Its main raw materials are flour and tofu brain, plus various ingredients, such as shredded pork, eggs, cucumber shreds, etc.
Pancake fruit has a unique taste, crispy on the outside and soft and waxy on the inside. The combination of ingredients makes it taste great.
16. Fried buns Fried buns are a traditional delicacy in southern China and one of the most popular snacks in night markets.
It is made by placing the buns in a pan, adding water to steam them, and then adding oil to fry them.