What local specialties are there in Shaoxing?

There are 7 classic local specialties in Shaoxing. Dried bamboo shoots and edamame are considered delicious, but the last one sounds like "top-notch". The 7 "most popular" specialties in Shaoxing, the first is fragrant, the fifth is smelly, and few people dare to taste the sixth.

When it comes to tourism, Yueyue will immediately think of a sentence: from being alone. If you are tired of staying in a place, go to a place where others are tired of staying. While traveling, the most interesting thing is to taste local specialties. This time Yueyue and her family came to Shaoxing, Zhejiang. There are so many specialties here. Friends who love drinking will definitely be able to taste authentic rice wine here, and friends who love crispy baked rice cakes will also enjoy it. I will be disappointed. Ancient Shaoxing is full of scenery. You can eat amazing roasted rice cakes at the food stalls in the streets and alleys. Yueyue is a loyal fan of it. She always has to eat 2-3 rice cakes every time. Enjoyable.

In addition to rice wine-based grilled rice cakes, there are 7 classic local specialties that you should not miss when visiting Shaoxing. These seven kinds of local specialties are also rated as “Shaoxing’s most popular specialties” by online reviews. You can find it in every snack street in its attractions. Yueyue lived in Shaoxing for a long time and was deeply attracted by them. Every time she went back there, she would always stock up on these delicacies for the whole family to enjoy. Among these 7 kinds of specialties, the first kind smells the most fragrant, the third kind of dried bamboo shoots and edamame is delicious, the fourth kind tastes the crispiest, and the fifth kind tastes the smelliest. People with bad teeth are very Don't dare to try the 6th type, the 1st type is the best. Just hearing its name makes people feel "superior". Next, Yueyue will take everyone to see what they are!

1. Umeboshi: Although Umeboshi looks dark and rough, its stems are tough and have a long shelf life, making it the best food for all seasons. There are two kinds of prunes sold in the market, one is pickled and sun-dried from the whole mustard plant, which is called "long-dried pickled vegetables", and the kind that is chopped and then dried is called "short-dried dried vegetables." You can smell its unique fragrance through the bag. In ordinary people's homes in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, almost every household can make prunes, and everyone loves to eat prunes. Umeboshi is particularly fragrant when used to stir-fry meat.

Plumb pickles are completely different from dried pickled vegetables in other places. Its raw material is not mustard greens, but made from mustard greens. Every spring, the roots of the mustard seeds harvested are peeled off, and each layer of vegetables is cut into pieces. Spread a layer of salt flatly into the large vat, then stand up and crush the pickles. The purpose of this is to squeeze out the juice of the mustard seeds through external force without damaging the integrity of the stems. Then it is pressed on a large stone and marinated for half a month. The fresh pickles that have not been dried after pickling are yellow in color, mellow in flavor and fresh in texture. The dried pickles are brown in sauce and have a unique aroma of dried vegetables. During the pickling process, prunes are fermented for a short period of time to hydrolyze the mustard glycosides contained in mustard or mustard greens into fragrant mustard oil, thus forming a unique aroma, which is the most fragrant among Shaoxing specialties. Yes, this is the most attractive part of prune vegetables. There are several types of pickled vegetables, some with dried bamboo shoots and some without, so there will be a slight difference in price.

2. Dried radish: Jiangsu and Zhejiang love sweetness, so the dried radish is large and completely different from the salty and spicy radish in Hunan. It is somewhat similar to the preserved radish in Guangdong, except that they are The taste is salty, while the dried radish from Shaoxing is sweet, golden in color, sweet in taste, delicious and soothing. Cut into small pieces and stir-fry to make porridge, add noodles, and mix with rice as a side dish. Friends who usually like sweet flavors will probably like this snack.

3. Dried bamboo shoots and edamame: Shaoxing people have always loved eating edamame all year round. The price of local edamame is also quite cheap. Every year from April to May, when spring bamboo shoots are on the market, they are dried. The best time to make dried edamame. At that time, Yueyue could often see large bamboo flats on the balcony, covered with cooked dried edamame. The method of making it is a bit similar to dried bamboo shoots and peanuts, and you need to add rock sugar. , and some people like to put some plum blossoms to make it taste more flavorful. Dried bamboo shoots and edamame are very chewy, and the more you chew, the more fragrant and addictive a snack becomes. Yueyue really likes this kind of snack. It costs 10 yuan per catty or 15 yuan per catty, and she buys 3-4 catties each time. , sealed in a bag, it is also a good choice for gifting to colleagues and friends.

4. Umeboshi scones: These small scones are golden in appearance and contain a moderately sweet and salty prunes filling. They taste crispy and leave a lingering aroma in your mouth. No wonder they are so delicious. Many people love to eat this snack, which is available in bulk, packaged in delicate paper bags, and also packaged in transparent boxes, so the prices vary. Usually the bosses who sell this kind of scones are very generous. They open the bag and let tourists taste it. After tasting it, they will buy 1-2 kilograms. I have to say that this sales method is really good.

5. Xianheng fermented bean curd: fermented bean curd is a controversial food. People who like to eat it regard it as a treasure. If you don’t like the smell of it, you will avoid it. Shaoxing's local Xianheng fermented bean curd is quite famous. There are red and white varieties. This oriental cheese smells bad and is delicious. Friends who like this food can also try it.

6. Fennel beans: There is a story in primary school textbooks about Kong Yiji who loves to eat fennel beans. I believe many people have thought about tasting its deliciousness one day, but the fennel beans, a specialty of Shaoxing, are When I first ate it, it didn’t taste very good. It was dry and hard, a bit like a small stone. Many people who come to Shaoxing just look at it. People with bad teeth almost don’t dare to try it, so compared to other The specialty of this place, fennel beans are a little bit cold.

7. Rice wine popsicles: The last specialty is rice wine popsicles. In Shaoxing, there are not only rice wine milk teas, but also rice wine popsicles. As you can tell from the name, it is made of rice wine. Popsicles There is wine in it, and just listening to it makes people feel "high". Rice wine popsicles are a dark horse among Shaoxing's specialties. They are extremely popular in the hot summer. Its raw materials are: rice wine fermentation, dairy products, glutinous rice, water, Yuanyuan The combination of the long wine flavor and the light milky aroma, as well as the smooth, tender and glutinous grainy texture, makes people want to eat it again. Many tourists are attracted by its novel name and can't help but spend 5 yuan to buy one to try.