Changzhou local cuisine

Local cuisine

Hand-Peeled Wild Bamboo Shoots from Nanshan make full use of the natural bounty from the Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Changzhou. Compared to common bamboo shoots, the wild variety is more tender, crisp, and has a fresher, sweeter flavor. The cooking method is usually simple to preserve its original taste, often braised with salted pork or fresh meat. The finished dish offers a crunchy texture and a refreshing sweetness with a unique wild fragrance. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, bamboo shoots can clear heat, dissolve phlegm, benefit qi, and harmonize the stomach. They are also a healthy food option—low in fat and calories but rich in dietary fiber, which aids intestinal peristalsis.

Crystal Shelled Shrimp is a model example of Changzhou cuisine, which emphasizes “fine knife skills, precise heat control, and a fresh, clean taste.” This dish uses fresh river shrimp, which are shelled by hand to keep them intact. Through precise coating and quick stir-frying techniques, the shrimp remain plump and firm after cooking. The finished shrimp are crystal clear, glistening, and have a delightfully springy and smooth texture with a fresh, sweet flavor. With no excess oil or sauce in the dish, it wins over diners solely with the natural taste of the ingredient, showcasing the elegant and refined style of Changzhou cuisine.

Lard Net Roll is Changzhou’s most representative traditional dessert, with a long history and unique craftsmanship. It uses pig’s caul fat (a thin membrane of fat from the abdominal cavity) as the outer skin to wrap a fine red bean paste filling. The rolls are then coated in an egg-white batter and deep-fried. This snack is the ultimate test of a chef’s ability to control oil temperature. A perfectly made Lard Net Roll is golden yellow and round in shape, with a crispy and fluffy exterior. The inner lard net melts at high temperatures, moisturizing the red bean paste and giving it an incredibly moist and sweet flavor that is rich but not greasy. It is a classic dessert that leaves a lasting impression.

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