The main cuisine of Chaohu is Huaiyang cuisine.It emphasizes knife skills, meticulous preparation, fresh broth, and excellent color, aroma, taste, and texture.Here you can enjoy the "Three Treasures of Chaohu," "Three Delicacies from the Yangtze River," East Gate Old Goose Soup,"Goose","Peking Duck," and Wuwei Boarded Duck.Main features

Snacksinclude: Wuwei Boarded Duck, Wuwei Smoked Duck, Three Delicacies of the Yangtze River—"Chinese Mitten Crab""Grouper""Seahorse""Hulin Peanut Crisp""And County Fried Beef""Yangliu Ginger""Lin Toupea Nut Crisp""Fried Sparrows""Yongan Vinegar"and more.Three Treasures of ChaohuThe "Three Treasures" include local specialties such as freshwater fish, crabs, and ducks.East Gate Old Goose SoupEast Gate Old Goose Soup is well-known for its rich broth and smooth texture.Snacksinclude: Hulou Rice Cakes, Changle Peanut Balls, and more.Three Delicacies of the Yangtze River"Chinese Mitten Crab""Grouper""Seahorse"

"Hulin Peanut Crisp"

"And County Fried Beef"

"Yangliu Ginger""Lin Toupea Nut Crisp""Fried Sparrows"Wuwei Boarded DuckThe Wuwei Boarded Duck is characterized by its crispy skin and tender meat.Preparation involves marinating, smoking, and simmering in a rich broth.Hulou Rice CakesHulou Rice Cakes are golden-brown, flaky, and sweet, making them a popular breakfast item.

Ingredients include glutinous rice flour, sugar, sesame oil, and various fillings.One-Pound Jade Belt CakeThe One-Pound Jade Belt Cake is a traditional delicacy with a distinct appearance and flavor.Made from ingredients like sugar, peach kernels, hawthorns, green plums, osmanthus flowers, lotus seeds, tangerine peel, and rice flour.It has a golden exterior and a white edge, resembling an elegant belt.Cultural heritageIn the Chaohu region, pastries have been made for many years, especially in Fangpian (square cake) form.With high demand from society, production increased and competition intensified.During the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era, a workshop on the JinYang River created an exquisite Fangpian named "Jade Belt Cake."Its craftsmanship, ingredients, appearance, and taste were top-notch, gaining popularity in Chaohu and beyond.When Emperor Qianlong visited Hengji Town, local officials presented this cake as a tribute.Impressed by its distinctive design and fine taste, the emperor named it "First-Rank Jade Belt Cake," elevating its status.SesameSweet filling, "spicy filling" etc.

History and culture

"Offering to the Kitchen God" is a custom in ancient China to worship the Kitchen God.In ancient China, people believed that the Kitchen God was a deity that controlled the fortune of a family.Therefore, every 23rd or 24th day of the lunar month, people would use paper horses, honey, rice cakes, etc., to offer to the Kitchen God and send them to heaven, which is called "offering to the Kitchen God". After the New Year's Eve, people would also stick a new Kitchen God image, which is called "welcoming the Kitchen God".This custom is prevalent in most regions of China. The time for "offering to the Kitchen God" is generally around the 24th day of the lunar month. However, the offerings for "offering to the Kitchen God" in the south and north are different.In some places, people make rice cakes as offerings for "offering to the Kitchen God".Every 23rd day of the lunar month, every family makes rice cakes.Generally, in the morning, ingredients such as rice flour and fillings are prepared, and in the afternoon, they are processed into shape and baked in the evening.The first pot of rice cakes made in the oven is first used to offer to the Kitchen God.People put the rice cakes in a large plate and put them in the shrine of the Kitchen God, then light incense and firecrackers to send the Kitchen God to heaven, which is very serious and solemn. After the Kitchen God has gone, the whole family can eat the rice cakes.Nowadays, fewer people are as devout in "offering to the Kitchen God".However, every 23rd and 24th day of the lunar month, the custom of making "rice cakes" is still very popular, but most people only eat them for themselves, and fewer people use them as offerings."Making rice cakes" has gradually become a traditional festive food.

How to make

IngredientsRice,Rice flour,beans,pork,vegetables or pickled vegetables,ginger,garlic, sesame oil,soy sauce,cornstarch, salt,sugar,and pepper.How to make:Mix rice flour and rice flour in the ratio (generally 7:3), wash and dry, then grind into fine powder.

Place the rice flour in a pot and cook until it reaches 60°C, then put it in a bowl and let it cool, then knead it into a dough.

Roll the dough into circles.

Prepare the filling: chop the meat and vegetables.

Fry the meat and vegetables in oil, then add the seasoning.Add the rice flour to the mixture and stir until it becomes a dough.Roll the dough into pieces.Make the rice cakes: wrap the rice cake dough into the filling, then fry it until it turns golden brown.

Dumplings

Introduction

This is made purely from rice flour, and the filling is usually made of pork and some common seasonal vegetables. It is then fried to a crispy and delicious state, with a golden color, crisp and delicate, which is the favorite snack of people in Longjiang.

How to make

Rice flour: 1500g, pork200g,tofu skin500g, soy sauce 100g, salt 15g, chopped green onion 75g, chopped ginger 10g, MSG 1g, dried cornstarch 75g,vegetable oil 35g, rapeseed oil 1500g.How to make

Make the dough: put rice flour in a pot and cook until it reaches 60°C, then place it in a bowl and let it cool, then knead it into a dough.Make the filling: chop the meat and tofu skin.Fry the meat and tofu skin in oil, then add the seasonings.Add the cornstarch to the mixture and stir until it becomes a dough.Roll the dough into pieces.Make dumplings: wrap the rice cake dough into the filling, then fry it until it turns golden brown.Jade belt cakeIntroductionJade belt cake is a traditional cake product in Anhui Province. The making process is elaborate and of high quality.In the Qing Dynasty, jade belt cake was offered to the emperor as a tribute, and the emperor praised it, and then appointed it as "Jade Belt", and it became popular.

Jade belt cake is made from ice sugar, peach, peach, plum, lotus,, rice flour, sesame oil, etc.

The yellowwalnutresembles gold, green plum resembles jade, lotus and resemble pearls and agate.The jade belt cake has a white border made of rice flour, which is like a jade belt.History and cultureIn the folk workshops of Nanchang, people have been making variouscakes, especially square cakes, which are the favorite gifts to bring when visiting friends and relatives.The demand for cakes is large, and the production volume is also large, which also leads to fierce competition.

In the Qing Dynasty, there was a cake shop in Jiyang River, which produced a square cake and named it "Jade belt cake".

The Jade belt cake is exquisite in workmanship, with careful selection of materials and unique style, which is very popular.Jade belt cake has been popular in the market for a short time, and the shop has become a local specialty.At that time, the emperor of the Qing Dynasty came to Nanchang for a tour.

The local officials presented the Jade belt cake to the emperor.

The emperor tasted it and was very satisfied, and then ordered the shop to make more and sell it.The Jade belt cake became popular and sold well throughout Anhui Province, and it became a famous cake in Anhui.Water, after boiling, insert a small bamboo stick into the anus to facilitate the flow of water, then rinse and drain.

2. Place 25g of salt, 15g of nitrate solution into the duck's mouth, and rotate the duck several times to distribute the salt and nitrate evenly in the stomach.Then, evenly rub the duck's body, mouth and knife with salt.Then, bend the duck's neck to attach to the spine, with the breast facing up, and put it in a bucket to marinate for two hours (remember to maintain air circulation), flip it up and down once, then marinate for another two hours.

3. Place water in the pot, use aFireCook, place the whole duck in boiling water to shrink and tighten the duck skin, then lift and remove the bamboo stick from the anus, hang it on the wind, then break the bone joints between the legs.Wipe the whole duck with a wet cloth, remove the skin, make the duck body shiny and smooth.

4. Place the residual ash of sesame stalks in the smoking pot, evenly sprinkle 150g of cedar wood, place four thin iron sticks about 20cm apart, 17cm high from the fire ash, put the duck back down and straighten the duck's neck, then cover the smoking cage to allow air circulation, so that the fire slowly burns the wood shavings and releases smoke.After smoking for 5 minutes, remove the smoking cage, remove the duck and iron stick, then evenly sprinkle another layer of wood shavings, put back the iron stick, turn the duck body down, with the breast facing down, cover the smoking cage, then smoke for about 5 minutes, and then take it out, then insert the small bamboo stick into the duck's anus.

5. Place water in the pot, place spices such as star anise, cinnamon in a small cloth bag, tie it up and put it in the pot, then add soy sauce, vinegar, white sugar, green onion, ginger, after boiling the water, place the duck and press it with a bamboo sieve, cover it, then simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, then change to a smaller fire and simmer for about 30 minutes, continue to simmer over a small fire for about 30 minutes, then turn off the fire.

6. Cut the steamed duck into 5cm long and 1cm wide duck strips, neatly arrange in a plate, drizzle with 15g of sesame oil, and serve with vinegar.

7. Add more marinade, it's delicious.

Lujiang rice dumplings

Introduction

The outer layer is made purely from rice flour, the inner filling is generally made of pork and other common seasonal vegetables, then made by frying at high temperature, with a golden color, crispy and delicious, tender and delicate, is a favorite snack food in Lujiang.Early morning snacksA must-have, many migrant workers often bring some when leaving their hometown, feeling that it is the most authentic local flavor snack food.

Making

Ingredients: 1500g of glutinous rice flour, 200g ofFive-flavor porkMeat,500g of tofu skin, 100g of soy sauce, 15g of fine salt, 75g of chopped green onion, 10g of minced ginger, 1g of MSG, 75g of dried potato starch,35g ofRefined vegetable oil, 1500g of rapeseed oil.Making

Making the dough: boil the glutinous rice flour in water, add water and stir until the glutinous rice flour reaches 60°C, when it is cooked, take it out, spread it on the plate and let it cool, knead it, and make a circular dough, use a knife to flatten it into a dough.

Making the filling: mix minced pork, tofu, add seasonings.Cooking: wrap the filling in the dough, fry in refined vegetable oil until golden, and take it out.1. Cut the pork, tofu skin into

Large pieces.Place in a wok over high heat, pour in the pork and stir-fry until cooked, then add tofu skin, chopped green onion, minced ginger, 5g of soy sauce, 15g of fine salt, MSG, and slowly pour in the mixture while stirring, cook until it boils.2. Place the wok over medium heat, add glutinous rice flour and 10g of fine salt, stir until the temperature of the glutinous rice flour reaches about 60°C, add 2400g of water, stir evenly, and cook.Take out the glutinous rice balls, knead them, and make 65g pieces.First, lightly oil the chopping board, and then knead the dough into a circle and place it on the board, use a knife to press it into a diameter of 10cm, 1.7mm thick dough, hold the dough with one hand and wrap it with 1 portion of filling, and then pinch it intoDumplingShape.3. Place the wok over high heat, pour in the refined vegetable oil, heat until it is 70% hot, then put the dumpling dough into it, fry until it is golden, then change to medium heat and fry for about 5 minutes, and take it out.Jade Belt CakeIntroduction

Jade Belt Cake is a specialty of the glutinous rice flour cake in Anhui Province, with exquisite workmanship and high quality.

During the Qing Dynasty, Jade Belt Cake was listed as a tribute, and Emperor Qianlong tasted it and praised it, and it was named "First-Class Jade Belt", and its fame spread throughout the country.

Jade Belt Cake is made from glutinous rice flour,PeachPlum, red plum, green plum,LotusSeed, orange peel, glutinous rice flour, rapeseed oil, through scientific methods and traditional craftsmanship, it is made.The yellowWalnutLike gold, green green plum like jade, lotus seeds and orange peel are like pearls and agate;The four sides are inlaid with glutinous rice flour, forming a jade belt.Jade Belt Cake not only tastes sweet and delicious, but also has the functions of nourishing yin, strengthening the intestines, clearing heat and nourishing the stomach, and moisturizing the lungs.History and CultureThe workshops in the ancient city of Chizhou have been making various

Cakes

, especially square cakes, with many varieties, and are the most favorite gifts for visiting friends and relatives.The demand for cakes is large, and the production capacity is also large, and the competition is also increasing.In the Qing Dynasty, there was a cake shop on the banks of the Yang River, which meticulously made a large square cake and named it "Jade Belt Cake".Jade Belt Cake has exquisite workmanship, selects carefully, and has a beautiful shape and delicious taste, and has quickly gained a competitive advantage and has been popular throughout the Jianghuai region and become the No. 1 cake in Anhui.Jade Belt Cake has been popular for a long time, and this shop's craftsman returned to his hometown in Anhui and established a Jade Belt Cake shop, and it soon became a local specialty.At that time, the Qing Emperor came to southern Anhui.The local officials presented Jade Belt Cake to the Emperor for tasting.The Qing Emperor tasted it, and he was very satisfied with its colorful and clear pattern.He chewed it, and he felt that it was soft and delicate.The Qing Emperor had tasted countless exquisite cakes before, but he had never tasted one that was so delicious.He asked the name of this cake.The local officials replied: "This is Jade Belt Cake, which means good luck and smooth career."The Qing Emperor said: "Jade Belt, one of the best! Let's call it One-Class Jade Belt Cake!"With the imperial endorsement, Jade Belt Cake became more popular and sold throughout the Jianghuai region and became the No. 1 cake in Anhui.With the imperial decree, Yuba Cake became even more popular, selling throughout the Jianghu region and becoming Anhui's signature pastry.