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Embarking on a culinary adventure is an essential quest for every traveler, especially for those seasoned explorers with a taste for the unknown. Today, Phuong Hoang Travel introduces you to the gastronomy of Yangtze.
Yangtze is a province situated in the southeast of China, boasting a rich and diverse culinary tradition. Below, discover the must-try dishes when visiting Yangtze. Make a note for your future culinary escapades!
1. Nam Xuong Stir-Fried Noodles 2. Three-Cup Chicken 3. Earth Pot Nurtured Soup 4. Mrs. Ho Ba Duong Meatballs 5. Steamed Bamboo Tube Aged Tofu 6. Smoked Pork Stir-fried with Cilantro 7. Stir-fried Snails 8. Steamed Rice Noodles with Meat 9. White Sugar Cake ...
Exploring the Unforgettable Flavors of Yangtze - Nam Xuong Stir-Fried Noodles
To satisfy diverse tastes, various versions of Nam Xuong Stir-Fried Noodles have emerged, such as pork, beef, egg, and bean sprout stir-fried noodles.
2. Three-Cup Chicken
Three-Cup Chicken is a traditional delicacy renowned in Ninh Do, Yangtze. Its history is intertwined with the famous national hero Van Thien Tuong (文天祥). This dish, made from three-yellow chicken, is a culinary masterpiece of Yangtze, prepared using only a cup of rice wine, a cup of lard, and a cup of soy sauce, without any water. After cooking, it emanates a rich, sweet, and flavorful aroma.
3. Earth Pot Nurtured Soup
This soup is slow-cooked using the traditional folk instrument, the clay pot. Prepared with mineral water and simmered over low heat for over seven hours using charcoal, it transforms into a delicious dish with deep-rooted traditional flavors appealing to everyone. The uniqueness of fired clay lies in its yin and yang properties, embodying the five elements. Therefore, after a prolonged simmering process, the sweet taste and nutritional essence of the ingredients are fully infused into the soup. This highly nutritious dish is known for its rejuvenating and beautifying effects.
4. Mrs. Ho Ba Duong Meatballs
This dish is highly renowned in Nam Xuong and is a must-try when touring Yangtze. Most restaurants feature this dish on their menus. Mrs. Ho Ba Duong Meatballs are made with pork, taro, cottonseed, scallops, mixed with dry starch, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Afterward, they are steamed in a pot for two hours. The meatballs are easily palatable, making them a favorite among children.
5. Steamed Bamboo Tube Aged Tofu
Steamed Bamboo Tube Aged Tofu is a renowned dish among the Han people in Yangtze. The preparation involves placing aged tofu inside bamboo tubes and sealing them. Then, they are placed in a steamer over high heat for an extended period until the tofu becomes crispy. Before serving, a drizzle of chili oil is added on top.
6. Smoked Pork Stir-fried with Cilantro
Smoked Pork Stir-fried with Cilantro is an ethnic Han dish in Nam Xuong, Yangtze, with smoked pork and cilantro as the main ingredients. The cilantro is sourced from Ho Ba Duong. This dish is rustic and suits the taste buds of many.
7. Stir-fried Snails
Stir-fried Snails are a popular delicacy in Nam Xuong. Situated along the banks of Cam Giang, with Ho Ba Duong to the north and surrounded by large and small ponds and rice fields, the region provides an ideal environment for various snail species to thrive. Similar to Vietnam, if you visit during the summer, you'll find people gathered at snail eateries, enjoying a plate of stir-fried snails with a few cold beers.
8. Steamed Meat Rice Noodles
Every early summer, the people of Nam Xuong have a tradition of steaming meat with rice noodles. It is believed that consuming steamed meat noodles in early summer helps prevent heat rash. The preparation involves stir-frying rice noodles with fennel and cinnamon, grinding them into powder; slicing pork belly into thick pieces, marinating with chili oil, soy sauce; adding sugar, wine, and seasoning. The powdered rice noodles are then mixed in and steamed until cooked.
Adding Dutch peas to the meat is a common practice in elevating the aroma of the dish.
9. White Sugar Cake
There are two completely distinct White Sugar Cakes, one from Giang Tay and the other from Guangdong. The Giang Tay White Sugar Cake is a traditional delicacy widely enjoyed by the people of Giang Tay, with its origins tracing back to Nam Xuong during the Ming and Qing dynasties. By the time of the Republic of China, this type of White Sugar Cake had become an indispensable snack during afternoon tea. You can find this cake on any main street or small alley in Nam Xuong (Giang Tay).
Above are introductions to Giang Tay cuisine. Besides the mentioned dishes, Giang Tay has many other unique specialties. If you have the chance to visit, don't forget to try these famous dishes!
Posted by: Dao Van Thang
Keywords: Giang Tay Cuisine - Famous Dishes from Central China
