- March 25,2023
Shaoxing, located in north-central part of Zhejiang province and on south coast of Hangzhou Bay, it is a city on water with characteristics of Jiangnan City of culture and ecotourism, it is birthplace of Vietnamese culture. As one of China's first famous historical and cultural cities, Shaoxing has a rich cultural history. "Looking at water of lake for a long time, full of ancient feelings and Yue feelings." Shaoxing is known as a "museum without walls" due to its long history, beautiful scenery and rich cultural landscape. A history spanning over 2,500 years has also given rise to Shaoxing's unique food culture. It's first thing people think of when it comes to Shaoxing cuisine.
Han Can Yie was photographed in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province.
When it comes to Shaoxing food, it always seems to be inseparable from stinky Pickle Mold , in stark contrast to clear waters of Jianhu Lake and otherworldly beauty of Xishi.
However, stinky tofu is a must in Shaoxing cuisine. It is a treasure, and those who do not like to eat it are afraid to avoid it. Other delicacies seduce with their flavors, but stinkier tofu, tastier it is, and stinkier it is, more attractive. Shaoxing's stinky tofu is also famous all over world thanks to Mr. Lu Xun's pen.
Shaoxing stinky tofu is fermented with amaranth stem juice. In Shaoxing, there are steamed and fried dishes, fried is more common, and steamed ones have a more homely taste.
With tourism booming, stinky tofu can be seen everywhere in Shaoxing City. , this taste is even purer in alleys, kind old man guards warm stove, and old Shaoxing tries for a long time in old alleys.
For this reason, I endured cold winter night and came to Cangqiao on Shaoxing Road. is said to have best stinky tofu in Shaoxing. Most of houses on Cangqiaozhi Street were built during late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, and many taimen with Shaoxing features are well preserved, which is a typical Shaoxing water town.
The most delicious Shaoxing stinky tofu in legend is store located in Cang Middle Qiaozhi Street is called "Old Street Stinking Tofu". Do not look at small and dilapidated store, this is an old store with over 100 years of history. In cold winter, Cangqiaozhi Street is not crowded, but customers are still waiting in front of Old Street Stinky Tofu store, which shows how attractive taste is.
The old store has been making stinky tofu in Shaoxing for over 100 years. The original concept has been changed due to booming business, and it is through this that pure taste of Shaoxing is preserved. These condiments are also made by his family: a bowl of stinky tofu costs 5 yuan, and 15 yuan is absolute price of conscience. Stinky tofu, crispy on outside and tender on inside, bursts out with a strong aroma after one bite, filling entire mouth, leaving behind an endless aftertaste.
