One, stinky tofu, the fragrance of thousands of miles
Shaoxing stinky tofu, that is known far and wide a great. It stinks to the name, stinks to the heart, but you must not be scared away by its smell, because once you taste its delicious, you will not be able to help but exclaim: this stinky tofu, really fragrant ah!
Shaoxing stinky tofu is made with a unique production process, in which the tofu is first cut into cubes, then soaked in Shaoxing's special stinky marinade, then marinated in a sauce, and finally deep-fried. The fried stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and when you take a bite of it, the aroma is overflowing and the aftertaste is endless.
Two, yellow wine, pear spring rain
Shaoxing yellow wine, also known as Shaoxing old wine, is one of China's oldest wine. It has a long history and a long lineage, with a brewing history of more than 5,000 years. Shaoxing yellow wine is made from glutinous rice and wheat quill, fermented for a long time, and is amber-colored, clear and transparent, with a strong aroma, mellow and sweet.
In Shaoxing, yellow wine is not only a drink, but also a culture. Shaoxing people love yellow wine and drink it, and even integrate it into every aspect of their lives. For example, Shaoxing people like to use yellow wine to cook dishes, which can not only increase the freshness of the dishes, but also remove the fishy flavor.
Three, Xianheng Hotel, a hundred years old
Speaking of Shaoxing food, have to mention is Xianheng Hotel. Xian Heng Hotel was founded in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and has a history of more than three hundred years so far. The hotel is famous for its traditional Shaoxing dishes and Shaoxing yellow wine, the most famous of which are the fennel beans and stewed spring bamboo shoots.
Fennel beans are the signature dish of Shaoxing Xianheng Hotel, which is made from the finest fennel and fava beans, with a golden color, crunchy and delicious aroma. Stewed spring bamboo shoots is a Shaoxing specialty, which is cooked with tender spring bamboo shoots and pork, with delicious bamboo shoots and rich soup, making it memorable.
Four, Lu Xun's hometown, black boat
Shaoxing is also the hometown of Mr. Lu Xun. In Lu Xun's hometown, you can visit the former residence of Mr. Lu Xun, learn about Mr. Lu Xun's life and creations, but also canoe on the river in Shaoxing, experience the mood of Lu Xun's black boat.
Shaoxing's crow's nest boats have a long history and are a typical representative of China's Jiangnan water town. The boat is rustic, small and exquisite, with a shiny black body and a bamboo canopy, which provides shade from the sun and rain, and allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way. Boating on the rivers of Shaoxing, the scenery on both sides of the river is picturesque and refreshing.
Fifth, Shaoxing orchids, the national color and fragrance
Shaoxing has been known as the home of orchids since ancient times. Shaoxing orchid varieties, colorful, pleasant aroma, loved by the people. Shaoxing orchids are most famous for cymbidium orchids and ink orchids, of which the ink orchid is especially precious and is known as the national color.
Shaoxing orchids have a long history of cultivation and excellent technology. Shaoxing people love orchids, enjoy orchids, and even integrate orchids into every aspect of their lives. For example, Shaoxing people like to use orchids to decorate their courtyard, make tea with orchids, and use orchids as medicine.
There are many other specialties in Shaoxing, such as dried plums, stinky preserved vegetables, prunes, and Jianhu plum wine, each of which is unique and memorable. If you have the opportunity to travel to Shaoxing, be sure to taste these Shaoxing specialties, feel the unique food culture of Shaoxing.