Zhongshan, known as Xiangshan in ancient times, is one of the central cities in the Pearl River Delta. It has convenient port trade, so the local specialties are rich and a wide range of commodities are available. So what are the Zhongshan specialties that are easy to bring? Next, follow me to take a look at Zhongshan’s top ten specialties. 10. Wuguishan Ganoderma
Wuguishan Ganoderma is cultivated by artificial breeding in Zhongshan using technology. Wuguishan Ganoderma grows among green mountains and green waters. It still has the effects of wild Ganoderma and can treat neurasthenia and insomnia. , coronary heart disease, indigestion and other diseases have great curative effect. 9. Tuwei wine
Tuwei wine is a famous wine with a long history in Zhongshan. It is made by adding the petals of Tuwei into grain distiller’s yeast. After four months, it will have a translucent color and a wine-like flavor. Mellow brown wine. Tuwei wine not only has the mellow aroma of aged rice wine, but also has the unique fragrance of Tuwei flowers, and the taste is quite special. 8. Wugui Mountain Black Tea
Wugui Mountain Black Tea is a specialty tea species in Zhongshan. This black tea grows in the deep mountains and old forests of Wugui Mountain with a mild climate and abundant rainfall. Orange-red, delicious and mellow, it makes people want to drink. 7. Zhongshan Fenguo Jinzha
Zhongshan Fenguo Jinzha is one of the traditional famous snacks in Zhongshan. It is made of pork cheek meat with condiments such as southern milk, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise. Looks very cute. There are also techniques to eating Fenguo Jinzha. You must start from the tip. Remember to take a sip of the delicious soup before eating the meat filling. In fact, this is similar to eating Xiaolongbao. If you don't follow this, then wait. What you'll get is a soup of oil splattering everywhere. 6. Almond cake
The predecessor of almond cake is fried rice cake. It has a long history in Zhongshan. It was a local folk snack in ancient times. Later, after being improved by chefs from wealthy families, it became The macaroons we see now. 5. Crab cakes
Crab cakes can actually be said to be an upgraded version of almond cakes. They are golden in color and have a strong aroma. The outer layer is very loose, but the middle layer is very crispy. Crab roe cakes are made with high-quality mung beans, rice, and peanuts as the main raw materials. In addition, salted egg yolk is added to it. Therefore, compared to the sweetness of almond cakes, crab roe cakes have a salty-sweet taste. 4. Sango Se-Powder
Zhongshan’s Sango-Se Powder is made from high-quality sticky rice as the main raw material, and is carefully stirred into a slurry using local high-quality mineral water and then steamed. The prepared Misagose powder is slender and tough. Pair the finished product with good stock and side dishes, and you will have a bowl of extremely fragrant, refreshing and chewy deliciousness. 3. Xiaolan chrysanthemum meat
The Xiaolan area of ??Zhongshan is rich in chrysanthemums, so the locals also like to use chrysanthemums as food, and chrysanthemum meat is the most representative one. Chrysanthemum meat is made from the fatty part of pork, sliced ??and marinated in sugar, and then topped with a layer of half-fresh and half-dried candied chrysanthemum petals. Although the chrysanthemum meat made in this way looks fat, it actually tastes fragrant, delicious, crispy and not greasy. Especially when you eat it, the fragrance of chrysanthemum will condense in your throat, which feels very pleasant. 2. Yangtze River Crispy Pork Carp
Yangtze River Crispy Pork Carp is one of the specialty fish in Zhongshan Reservoir. This fish lives in the mineral water in the reservoir, and the food it eats is all concentrated feed. The appearance of the fish raised under these conditions is similar to that of ordinary grass carp, but in fact its meat quality has changed. The most typical one is that its protein is more than 12% higher than that of ordinary grass carp. In addition, the meat of this fish is very tough, and different cooking methods can be used to make delicious meals with different flavors. 1. Shiqi squab
Shiqi squab is a famous specialty delicacy in Zhongshan. It is pickled from squab with a growth cycle of about 28 days, and then put in the oven. Medium roast. The resulting squab is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and you can still drink a few sips of the delicious and mellow soup in the middle of the meal, which is really amazing.