What are the specialties in Shaoxing, Zhejiang?

Shaoxing is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province, located in the north-central part of Zhejiang Province, on the south bank of Hangzhou Bay. It is a cultural eco-tourism city with the characteristics of Jiangnan water town, the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, and also a famous water town, bridge town, wine town and hometown of calligraphy.

1, Shaoxing yellow rice wine

Shaoxing wine, also known as Shaoxing yellow wine and Shaoxing old wine, is a product protected by national geographical indications. Refers to the floorboard of Shaoxing yellow rice wine, Shaoxing famous specialty, Zhejiang famous specialty wine. Shaoxing yellow rice wine is an outstanding representative of China yellow rice wine, with an outstanding reputation. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, yellow rice wine was listed as a tribute. Shaoxing wine is attractive and fragrant, amber is orange, transparent and clear, with clear color and mellow taste. It is divided into four varieties: Yuan red wine, yellow wine (also known as carved wine), good wine and Xiangxue wine.

2. Yueyao celadon

Yueyao celadon is the most famous celadon kiln system in ancient China. It has a long history and far-reaching influence, and is deeply appreciated and favored by people. It is one of the treasures of China traditional porcelain making technology. Yue porcelain is characterized by thin fetal bone, uniform glaze color, green and shiny glaze color. The firing technology of celadon in Yue kiln lasted for more than 1000 years from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. From soil selection, blank drawing, blank cutting, glaze application to firing, there were more than 10 processes, which was approved by the State Council and listed in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

3. Shaoxing fennel

Shaoxing fennel bean is not only a famous traditional snack in Shaoxing, but also a famous characteristic snack in Shaoxing. It has a long history. Even Lu Xun once described that Kong Yiji ate fennel beans in Kong Yiji, so fennel beans spread widely among the people and became the most distinctive snack in Shaoxing. Shaoxing fennel bean is made of dried broad beans, washed, put into a pot, soaked in water, and boiled for about 15 minutes on high fire until the edge of the bean skin bulges and the middle is sunken. Then, cinnamon, fennel and soy sauce are added and boiled for 15 minutes on slow fire. Cooked fennel beans, bean meat cooked but not rotten, full of saliva, rich aroma, the more you eat, the more fragrant.

4. Shaoxing sufu

Shaoxing sufu is a famous condiment in Shaoxing. Locals call it "moldy tofu", and it is also called "vegetarian meat". It is also a famous specialty of Shaoxing. It is made of high-quality soybeans as raw materials, with Shaoxing yellow wine, red yeast and other accessories. Shaoxing sufu block is square and angular. The taste is mellow, delicate and crisp, the color is moist and the particles are full. Its fragrance is slightly like old wine, but it is too rich. The taste is salty and palatable, and the quality is soft and ready to eat. According to legend, Shaoxing fermented bean curd traveled north and south with Shaoxing touts as early as the Ming Dynasty, and in the Qing Dynasty, Shaoxing fermented bean curd became a royal tribute and became famous throughout the country.

5. Black dried vegetables

Black dried vegetables, also known as moldy dried vegetables, were once one of the "eight major tributes" in Shaoxing, a famous specialty agricultural product in Shaoxing, and also the most purchased local products by foreign tourists when traveling in Shaoxing. Shaoxing dried vegetables are usually called "dried vegetables" by Xinchang people and "dried vegetables" by Shaoxing people except those cooked by Xinchang. Black dried vegetables are divided into short dried vegetables and long dried vegetables. After drying and fermentation, the dried vegetables are rich in flavor and delicious. Besides serving as a dining table, it can also be used as an auxiliary material for other dishes, which is delicious and unique. The famous Shaoxing dish "Braised Meat with Dried Vegetables" has been included in the menu of China, and it has also been rated as one of the top ten Shaoxing famous dishes of "Chinese Cuisine".

6. Shangyu Durbayberry

Shangyu Durbayberry is one of the top ten bayberries in Zhejiang Province. It is a specialty of Shangyu, a geographical indication product of national agricultural products, and a famous specialty fruit of Shaoxing. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, Shangyu in Toure has been the famous hometown of Myrica rubra with a long history of cultivation. More than 65,438+0,500 years ago, there was a poem "Yangmei chinese odyssey knows its flavor is better than other places". Yangmei produced by Shangyu Duer is unique because of its large fruit, bright color, high quality and delicious taste. Because of its white jade, crystal clear red bayberry, it was designated as a palace offering. Since then, it has been regarded as a palace offering.

7. Torreya grandis in Qiao Feng

Torreya grandis is a special product of Zhuji city, Shaoxing, a national geographical indication product of agricultural products, and a famous rare dried fruit in Shaoxing. Qiao Feng torreya grandis is a treasure in torreya grandis, with thin shell, full of benevolence, crisp and delicious taste. It has high nutritional and medicinal value and is favored by consumers at home and abroad. Torreya grandis in Zhuji, with a long history, had a certain reputation as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, especially in the Tang Dynasty. Zhuji is the most important producing area of Torreya grandis in China, accounting for more than half of the country's output and the highest quality, especially "Torreya grandis in Qiao Feng", which is famous at home and abroad for its thin shell, unique flavor and excellent quality.

8. Shaoxing sweet cake

Shaoxing sweet cake is a characteristic traditional pastry in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. It began in the early years of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. It was once one of the eight tributes of the imperial palace in the Qing Dynasty, so it has the reputation of "sweet cake of Beijing", which shows how famous this sweet cake is. Shaoxing sweet cake is delicious and sweet, which melts in your mouth. It is made by grinding high-quality stem rice into powder and adding clove, Amomum villosum, angelica dahurica, cardamom and star anise. The pure Shaoxing sweet cake is yellow but not burnt, hard but not firm, crisp and sweet, which has the effects of relieving depression, harmonizing middle energizer, appetizing and invigorating spleen, and is deeply loved by consumers.

9. Xinchang Giant Buddha Tea

Xinchang Giant Buddha Tea, namely Xinchang Giant Buddha Longjing, belongs to green tea and is a specialty of Xinchang County, Shaoxing. It is a geographical indication product of national agricultural products, and Shaoxing famous specialty tea. Longjing, a giant Buddha, has a long history, and its geographical environment is superior in Xinchang, with mild climate and distinct four seasons. There are many foggy days in the alpine tea area, and the mountains are often covered with clouds, which is very beneficial to tea trees. The produced Longjing and Giant Buddha are smooth, plump, tall and straight, light green and even in color. Soup apricot is green and bright, with rich chestnut flavor and mellow taste, which is the best in Zhejiang Longjing tea.

10, Anchang sausage

Anchang sausage is a famous local product of Anchang ancient town in Shaoxing, named after it was produced in Anchang town, and it is also a famous special food in Shaoxing. The production of Anchang Xiangchang sausage has a long history, which began in Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty. Sausage production is full of local characteristics, all handmade. The production process includes sausage scraping, material selection, dicing, rinsing, pickling, enema and drying. Its production materials are very particular, and they are all made of the best lean meat (the legs are better in the later stage) and lean meat. It is made by mixing local Shaoxing wine, handmade soy sauce and sugar, pouring it into the scraped pig small intestine as thin as cicada wings, ligating it in sections and drying it in the sun for 5-7 days. Sausages can be steamed and sliced for consumption. Sausages are smooth in color, and lean meat particles are natural red or jujube red. Sausage is rich in aroma, slightly sweet, oily but not greasy, with special color and taste, which is better than ham. Anchang sausage has become a must-buy for foreign tourists.