Tianjin’s three specialties refer to Goubuli steamed buns, Er Eryan fried cakes, and Guifaxiang 18th Street Twist.

1. Goubuli steamed buns

Goubuli steamed buns can be said to be a famous gourmet signature in Tianjin. It has a long history and is also called Tianjin along with Er Er Eye Fried Cake and 18th Street Twist. Among the three specialties, Goubuli steamed buns are the first of the three specialties in Jinmen. Goubuli steamed buns have well-proportioned pleats, strict production and beautiful appearance.

The freshly steamed Goubuli steamed buns are fragrant and delicious, fresh but not greasy, and have endless aftertaste. Goubuli steamed buns are mainly filled with fresh meat, but the ones filled with seafood, sauced meat and vegetarian are also particularly delicious. It would be a pity not to eat Goubuli steamed buns when you come to Tianjin!

2. Er'eryan Fried Cake

Er'er's Eye Fried Cake is also one of the three specialties of Jinmen. Er'er'an Fried Cake is made of glutinous rice skin, red bean and white sugar as filling, and fragrant. Made from deep-fried oil, the ear-eye fried cake is in the shape of a flat ball, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fresh taste. Er'er Eye Fried Cake originated during the Guangxu period of the late Qing Dynasty. Because its founder "Zha Gong Liu"'s shop opened at the exit of Er'er Eye Hutong, it was named Er'er Eye Fried Cake.

3. Guifaxiang 18th Street Twist

Guifaxiang 18th Street Twist is also one of the three wonders of Tianjin. Because its store is on the 18th Street of Dagu South Road, Tianjin, people It is customary to call it 18th Street Mahua. Guifaxiang 18th Street Mahua is exquisitely made and carefully selected.

After it is made, it will smell fragrant and taste delicious. Guifaxiang 18th Street Mahua was recognized as a "Chinese Famous Snack" at the first national famous snack recognition meeting, and was recognized as a Chinese Well-known Trademark, a Tianjin Famous Brand Product and a Tianjin Famous Trademark.

Tianjin food recommendations:

1. Pancakes

Tianjin’s pancakes are very different from Shandong pancakes. Tianjin’s pancakes use mung bean flour. Or a batter made from multigrain flour. Many shops use stone-ground batter. First rub a layer of oil on the iron plate, put a spoonful of batter on it, and slowly spread it clockwise.

Crack in an egg, spread evenly on top of the pancake, sprinkle with sesame seeds, brush some sweet noodle sauce, chili pepper, garlic chili sauce, sprinkle with chopped green onion and coriander, put on the fruit and fruit sprouts, fold and bag Ready to enjoy.

2. Gaba vegetables

Gaba vegetables use mung beans and millet as raw materials. The Gaba vegetables made in this way are crispy and tough. First soak the mung beans overnight and remove the outer skin. Then grind it with millet into a slurry according to a certain proportion, then spread it into a thin layer of pancakes on the pan, let it cool and then cut it into even willow leaf shapes.

The brine of Gaba vegetables is very important. Use seasonings such as salt, five-spice powder, scallion oil, etc., add water starch to make it thick and set aside. Put the cut Gaba into the stewed soup and cook it briefly. Put it in a bowl, add scallion oil, sesame paste, and coriander and enjoy.