When traveling to Wuxi, many people will buy Wuxi specialties as gifts to relatives and friends. Let’s take a look at what Wuxi’s specialties are. I hope you like them!
Sauce Spare Ribs
Wuxi Sauce Spare Ribs, Wuxi Qingshuiyou Gluten and Huishan Ni Afu are listed as Wuxi’s three famous products and are well-known both at home and abroad. They flourished during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1872-1909). ), with the rapid development of industry and commerce in Wuxi City, many butcher shops have hired famous teachers to work hard, create famous brands, and compete for business. There have been "Lao Sanzhen", "Lu Gao Jian", "Lao Lu Gao Jian", and "True Lu". "Lu Manuo Jian" and other brands. As various companies compete with each other, the quality of meat and bones continues to improve.
The cooking of Wuxi pork ribs is very particular. The first is to select the essence of the material, which requires three-fold fine straw as the raw material. This grass row is used as raw material. This kind of grass steak only weighs seven or eight pounds per pig, and its characteristic is that the meat is tender and tender. Second, the ingredients must be good, including soybean soy sauce, soft white sugar, Laoji rice wine, onions, ginger, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, etc. Third, the operation must be strict. For one hundred kilograms of raw meat and bones, add twelve kilograms of soy sauce, three kilograms of sugar, and three kilograms of rice wine, and cook them over a slow fire for two hours. In the end, about 64 pounds of Wuxi pork ribs were obtained, while maintaining its characteristics.
Wuxi Sauce Pork Ribs is a famous Jiangsu dish that is suitable for all ages. It is red in color, crispy in texture, rich in bone aroma, juicy and fresh, salty and sweet, and fully embodies the basics of Wuxi cuisine. Flavor.
Oil gluten
The production of oil gluten began in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (mid-18th century) and has a history of more than 230 years. The original preparation method was to add sifted bran to salt water and manually step it into raw bran (also known as gluten). The raw bran was then kneaded into blocks and fried in a boiling oil pan to become spherical and hollow oily gluten. The term "Qingshuiyougluten" appeared in the late Qing Dynasty (mid-19th century). The first store in Wuxi to display a "Qingshuiyougluten" sign was the Ma Chengmao Gluten Shop in Badou Nong.
Oily gluten is a specialty of Wuxi. Restaurants can use it as an ingredient in a variety of dishes, and it is suitable for home use with rice, cooking, and soups. There is also a folk custom in Wuxi that when families get together during festivals, a bowl of meat stuffed with oil and gluten is indispensable at the dinner table to show reunion and increase the happy atmosphere. Oil gluten has long become a famous local specialty of Wuxi.
Oily gluten is golden in color, smooth in surface, crispy in flavor, delicious and rich in vitamins and protein. If stuffed with meat and cooked, it will have a unique flavor.
Wheat flour is lightly washed and precipitated to become wheat starch, and its by-product is water gluten. If the water gluten is rolled into small balls and fried in an oil pan, it will expand rapidly and become Unique Wuxi oil gluten.
Huishan Clay Figure
Huishan Clay Figure is one of the three famous specialties of Wuxi. Wuxi is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province. It was established as a county in 202 BC and promoted to a state in 1295. The production and sales of Wuxi clay figurines are concentrated near Huishan, Wuxi, so Wuxi clay figurines are also called "Huishan clay figurines".
Huishan clay figurines have rich themes, exquisite skills, lifelike features, and are both elegant and popular. The products are divided into two categories: one is hand-kneaded clay figurines, with wonderful ideas and fine workmanship. Mr. Guo Moruo praised them as "the figures are unprecedented, and they can be taken out of the hand in a moment". They are fine clay figurines with high artistic appreciation and collection value; The first category is clay figurines and plaster crafts, which are produced in batches with molds and are large in quantity and cheap.
The representative work of Huishan clay figurines, "Big Afu", is created based on folklore. He is a cute image of a strong boy who is deified in the folk. It is mainly used to suppress evil and bring blessings. meaning. There are also wonderful hand-made operas based on themes such as Peking Opera, Kun Opera, local operas, myths and legends. In recent years, clay figurine artists have created a new generation of clay figurines based on real-life images, which are lifelike and vivid. With its unique artistic style, Huishan clay figurines are worthy of being the folk art with the richest oriental charm.
Yangshan Peach
Yangshan Peach is produced in Yangshan Town, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, a famous peach town in China.
Due to the unique natural climate and volcanic geological conditions, Yangshan peaches are larger in shape, more beautiful in color, rich in aroma, juicy and sweet than other peaches. And this is famous all over the world!
In March of Yangchun, 6,000 acres of peach blossoms are all over the mountains and plains, blooming in full bloom, dazzling and colorful, decorating the ancient Yangshan Mountain into a real "Peach Blossom Land". In late May, early peaches are on the market and the market closes in mid-to-late September. When the peaches are ripe, they are abundant with fruits, and with a hint of red lips, they are beautiful and fragrant, and are known as "the best in the south of the Yangtze River".
Taihu White Fish
The famous food produced in Taihu Lake in Wu County is named after the three flavors of Taihu whitebait, white fish and white shrimp. Therefore, it is called: Taihu Three Whites. It is said to be well-established, time-honored and lifelike. Taihu white fish, also known as "minnow", is named after its head and tail are pointed upward. It has a long and narrow body with flat sides, thin bones and fine scales, and shining silver light. It is one of the carnivorous economic fish. It is not yet farmed and mainly relies on natural fishing. White fish has tender meat and a lot of fat under its scales, resembling anchovies. It is a rare fish in Taihu Lake. "Wujun Zhi" records: "The white fish that comes out of Taihu Lake wins, and the people can collect it, and it was sent to Luoyang as a tribute in the Sui Dynasty." At that time, the white fish was already presented to the imperial court as a tribute. White fish mostly grows in the open waters of Taihu Lake and feeds on small fish and shrimps. It is a self-propagating sleeping fish in Taihu Lake and can be caught all year round. Fishing yields are highest during the reproductive and spawning period in July. "Wu Jun Zhi" has "Wu people call it the day when the awns grow, and the fifteenth day after the plum blossoms, it is the season. When the white fish are in full bloom, it is called the season." After liberation, white fish resources were protected and capture was prohibited during the breeding period to ensure their continued prosperity.
Yixing Ceramics
China Yixing Ceramics Museum is located at No. 50, Dingshan North Road, Dingshu Town, Yixing, the famous "Pottery Capital" in China. It has 10 exhibition halls, gathering There are more than 30,000 pieces of ancient and modern famous ceramics produced in Yixing, among which the "Five Golden Flowers" - purple sand, celadon, uniform pottery, painted pottery and fine pottery have long been famous at home and abroad. The style of pottery art of more than 5,000 years can be seen here at a glance . Since 1988, Yixing City has held the "China Yixing Ceramic Art Festival" every two years.
Taihu Lake Whitebait
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Taihu Lake was rich in whitebait. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, whitebait was listed as a tribute, and together with plum bream and white shrimp, it was known as the three treasures of Taihu Lake. Silverbait is shaped like a hosta, ivory-like in color, has cartilage without scales, tender meat, delicious taste, and is rich in nutrients. It contains protein, fat, iron, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus and other ingredients. The Japanese call it "fish ginseng". Whitebait can be fried, fried, steamed, or made into soup. Whitebait scrambled eggs, whitebait soup, whitebait meatballs, hibiscus whitebait, etc. are all famous dishes in Suzhou cuisine.
Yixing purple clay pottery
Yixing ceramics have a history of four to five thousand years, among which purple clay pottery is the most distinctive. Its unique shape, exquisite craftsmanship, simple color and excellent practical functions enjoy a high reputation at home and abroad. There are thousands of varieties of purple clay pottery such as pots, cups, bottles, and basins. Among them, purple clay teapots not only have high artistic value, but also have unique advantages such as no odor when brewing tea, no discoloration when storing tea, and no rancidity in midsummer. In 1984, the bamboo slip and purple clay tea set won the gold medal at the Leipzig International Fair. In addition to purple clay pottery, there are also Yixing celadon, known as the "emerald of the East", as well as uniform pottery, fine pottery, painted pottery and arts and crafts pottery.
Yangshan Peach
Wuxi is one of the four famous peach producing areas in China, and the Yangshan area is the main producing area of ??Wuxi peach. Peach cultivation in Yangshan has a history of more than 800 years. As early as the Luxu Bridge built in the third year of Baoqing in the Southern Song Dynasty, there is a sentence on the bridge linking "The wild geese teeth and clouds line up the red peach banks." According to the "Wuxi County Chronicles. Native Products" written by Wanli of the Ming Dynasty: "Fruits include plums, apricots, peaches..." According to the "Wuxi County Chronicles": In the early years of the Republic of China, Fuan Township (including Xianyangshan, Hudai and other towns within the territory) ) There are many private agricultural properties, with peach trees planted in patches. It has successfully introduced fine varieties such as White Mango Peach, Yulu Peach, Xiaohonghua, Baifeng, and Baihua from Fenghua, Zhejiang, Feicheng, Shandong, and Japan. In the 1920s, planting was expanded in the low hills and mountains of Yangshan and Hudai, mainly in the Yangshan area, and it is known as "Yangshan peach". Yangshan peach fruit is large in shape, with juice as sweet as honey and rich fragrance.
In the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945), the peach tree planting area increased to more than 4,000 acres, with an annual output of more than 2,000 tons. It was sold well in Shanghai, Suzhou, Changzhou, Nanjing, etc., and was well-known in Shanghai and Nanjing. Yangshan fruit farmers also put their own orchard trademarks on peach baskets for sale (Yangshan had it more than 60 years ago
Wuxi Hao Tea
Wuxi Hao Tea is the origin of Jiangsu Province A specialty of Xishan District, Wuxi City. Wuxi Hao Tea has a plump and curly appearance, a long-lasting aroma, and a fresh and mellow taste. The tea leaves are tender and even in color, and the tea is green and clear. The culture has a long history. As early as the Ming Dynasty, there were records of monks planting tea in Huishan Temple. The famous "Second Spring in the World" Huishan Spring is more like a pearl, adding a bright brilliance to Wuxi's tea culture. In order to develop and inherit Wuxi's richness. After more than 6 years of hard work, Wuxi agricultural researchers successfully created Wuxi Hao Tea in 1979. After the successful creation of Wuxi Hao Tea, it won awards in previous famous tea competitions and was exported to the United States, Britain, Canada, etc. The country has received high praise. Wuxi Hao Tea is mainly produced in the suburbs of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. Its raw material is a cloned Dahao tea tree, and it is named after its finished product, Dahao Tea, which was introduced from Fujian in 1966. Semi-arbored, large-leaf, early-budding species, highly adaptable to the suburbs of Wuxi on the shores of Taihu Lake
Mashan Bayberry
Mashan Bayberry has a round fruit shape and an average weight. 12g; Purple-black color, lustrous; thick flesh with small core, high edible rate; blunt and round flesh column, delicate flesh, juicy and sweet, sour and sweet, and the edible rate of the fruit is ≥11.5. ≥94, titratable acid (calculated as citric acid) ≤8.6g/kg; dietary fiber ≤1.2g/100g; vitamin C ≥3.0mg/100g; vitamin E ≥0.35mg/100g; total amino acid ≥0.20g/100g . The scope of the geographical indication protection area for Mashan bayberry agricultural products: Guzhu, Qunfeng, Zhangqing, Xicun, Heping, Wanfeng, Gengwan, Qiyun *** Project under the jurisdiction of Mashan Street, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 8 A community. The geographical coordinates are 120o4'9.94"~120o8'38.32" north latitude. The production scale is 1933.3 hectares and the annual output is 10,000 tons.
Dafu bayberry. p>
Produced in Dafu Mountain and Majishan on the outskirts of the city, Jiangnan is the birthplace of bayberry. In ancient times, it was called "Wuyue Best Fruit". Dafu bayberry has thick flesh and small core, and is sweet and sour. There are more than 10 varieties including white lychee, large-leaf slender stem, etc. It has the effects of quenching thirst, appetizing, replenishing qi and promoting body fluids. Wuxi people also like to eat bayberry soaked in wine and mixed with a small amount of brown sugar to remove moisture. , relieve diarrhea, relieve heat, and protect against cold.
Mashan taro
Produced in the Mashan area and along the coast of Taihu Lake, it is famous for its high yield, good quality, soft and delicate taste, and sweet taste. Famous. Mashan taro has high vitamin and mineral content and has medicinal properties such as clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and laxative properties. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, families gather together and socialize with relatives and friends. It is a great way to celebrate the festival by tasting sweet-scented osmanthus taro. traditional customs.
Huishan Clay Figures
Huishan is a scenic spot in the south of the Yangtze River. When tourists come to the mountains, they can see the famous Huishan Clay Figures almost everywhere. It is said that there have been clay figurines in Huishan since the Song Dynasty. After the Qing Dynasty, the production and sales of clay figures reached their peak. Huishan clay figurines are made from the soil at the foot of Huishan Mountain. This kind of soil is not only fine, tough, waxy, and highly malleable, but it also never cracks and bends continuously. As early as the seventh year of Zhaoning in the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi passed by Wuxi and wrote a poem about "the soil under Huiquan Mountain is like wax". Nowadays, Huishan clay figurines are made of gypsum, which solves the problem of Huishan clay resource shortage. Huishan's early clay figurines generally include 1, human figures and various animals. The former is sold to Buddhist believers as offerings, while the latter is used as a children's toy. Their length is generally 3-7 centimeters: simple in shape, rough and slightly exaggerated, with bright and simple colors and strong contrast, revealing a strong Jiangnan local flavor. His representative work is a pair of clay sculptures of a boy and a boy, namely Da Fu.
The two clay dolls have buns on their heads, cute smiles, barefoot and cross-legged, holding exotic animals in their arms. They are cute and childish, which makes people love them.
Taihu Water Shield
Water shield, also known as waterweed and water sunflower. It is a perennial lake herbaceous plant. The underground stems are white, creeping and extending in the mud at the bottom of the water. The main stem and branches bend with the water. In April, the water shield leaves that look like lotus leaves gradually expand and float on the water surface. They are green on the front and dark red on the back with transparent adhesive. . Young leaves can be picked for consumption between Qingming Festival and Frost Festival every year. Those before the beginning of summer are called spring water shields, and those after the beginning of summer are called autumn water shields. Using water shield as a soup, it is crispy, smooth and tender, refreshing on the teeth and cheeks. Water shield was originally wild and can be found in Nanhebin of Dongshan Mountain and Xiaoxia Bay of Xishan Mountain. Cultivation did not begin until the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Water shield has high nutritional value and has the functions of nourishing blood, moistening lungs, strengthening stomach and stopping diarrhea. It can be boiled or stir-fried, especially used in soups with fish or meat. It is tender and delicious, has a sticky and sweet taste, and has good color, aroma and taste. It is known as a famous Jiangnan dish. In early summer, the nearly 10,000-acre lake around Dongting Mountain is covered with a lush green water shield. It is beautiful and has an annual output of hundreds of thousands of kilograms.
Taihu Bamboo Tea
The main producing areas of Taihu Bamboo are Shanlin Tea Farm in Bashi Town, Wuxi City, Xiangyang Forest Farm in Xuelang Town, Qiyi Forest Farm in Ooutang Town, and Zhangjing Tea Forestry Farm, Chaqiao Dongjiao Forestry Farm and Wuxi Hudai Liutang Tea Farm. The above-mentioned tea forest farm has an elegant environment, beautiful mountains and ecological advantages. Taihu Cuizhu is a famous tea created in the late 1980s. It was first made by hand. In 1994, a multifunctional tea machine was introduced for mechanical processing. Quality characteristics of Taihu bamboo: unique style, flat like bamboo leaves, emerald green and oily color. The inner quality is fresh and mellow, the fragrance is long-lasting, the soup is clear and bright, and the bottom of the leaves is green and even. This tea has a flat shape like a bamboo leaf, green and oily color, fresh and mellow taste inside, high and long-lasting aroma, clear and bright soup color, green and even bottom leaves, unique style. When brewed in a cup, the green tea buds slowly stretch out and look like bamboo. The leaves are tall and graceful, like a bamboo forest in the mountains. Value Honor: As a masterpiece among tea products, Taihu Green Bamboo Tea stands out among many famous teas.
Jiangyin Pufferfish
Pufferfish is a ferocious fish. Small fish, shrimps and various clam shells are its food. Once the pufferfish is threatened, it will expand its body into a spiny shape. The round ball makes it difficult for its natural enemies to eat. The toxicity of tetrodotoxin ranks among the top ten of all toxins, 1,000 times that of -. A one-pound puffer fish can extract about 0.5 milligrams of toxin, which can kill dozens of elephants. So far, no antidote has been found that can detoxify pufferfish. Therefore, eating pufferfish means risking your life, and selling pufferfish requires you to bear certain risks. The key to detoxifying puffer fish lies in the chef's operation. Due to the heavy responsibility, chefs who cook puffer fish earn much more than ordinary chefs. As the saying goes: Skilled people are bold, and any chef who dares to cook pufferfish must have the unique skill of detoxifying pufferfish. Yang Zhenhua, who is 69 years old this year, is known as the "Chinese pufferfish king". At our request, he has been a chef for many years. Yang Zhenhua demonstrated to us how to detoxify puffer fish.