Travel to Shanghai loved by many people recently, not only because of the harmonious and pleasant atmosphere; The beauty “forgets sadness” but also lies in the super rich cuisine. Accordingly, if you plan to come to this city in the near future but don’t know what to eat, please refer to the list of famous Shanghai specialties suggested in the following article.
1. Xiao Long Bao
Xiao long bao (or Xiao Long Bao) is a typical culinary symbol of the bustling city of Shanghai. Because the harmonious combination of thin and soft crust, sweet and fragrant meat filling and sweet and salty soy sauce has strongly stimulated the taste buds of every diner. Furthermore, the presentation of the dish placed in bamboo baskets also helps the dish have a faint, pleasant aroma.
xiao long bao has a variety of fillings for visitors to choose from such as meat filling, seafood filling, shrimp filling and vegetable filling.
2. Rib rice cake
Rib rice cake is one of the delicious Shanghai dishes with a history of more than 50 years that visitors must definitely try. Not only is it rich in nutrients and good for health, the dish also attracts the taste buds with its large ribs, crispy yellow meat, and harmonious sweet and salty taste. Combined with chewy rice cakes and the signature sweet and spicy sauce, it’s hard to forget.
3. Fried dumplings
In addition to the usual steamed dumplings, Shanghai is also famous everywhere for its fried dumplings. The dish has a crispy fried golden crust, combined with a hot, sweet soup inside, making diners “explode their taste buds”. In addition, the layer of fragrant sesame sprinkled on top contributes to increasing the irresistible aroma.
Fried dumplings are a familiar street food of Shanghainese.
4. Yellow crab shell
Many people mistakenly think that yellow crab shells are made from crab meat, but in fact this is a cake that is eaten every time they drink tea. The origin of the name of this Shanghai dish comes from the golden sesame-covered crust, which resembles a crab shell when boiled. You can choose savory fillings (from green onions, pork, crab paste and shrimp) or sweet fillings (from roses, jujubes, green beans) to enjoy.
5. Green onion noodles
Although the dish is only made from two familiar ingredients: noodles and green onions, it has an extremely attractive flavor and eye-catching color thanks to the sauce from soy sauce and wine. In addition, the dish is completely not fried or stir-fried with much oil, so it is very good for health.
Scallion noodles are a popular dish, appearing in most stores in Shanghai city.
6. Pilaf
Shanghai paella makes a special impression on visitors because of its rich ingredients such as bacon, green vegetables, sticky rice, carrots, bell peppers, beans, green onions… All are lightly stir-fried in oil until cooked. Absorb the flavors evenly, then add the rice and mix together, creating an overall look of many eye-catching flavors and colors.
7. Braised pork
If you don’t know what to eat in Shanghai “according to local standards”, try braised pork. After being carefully cleaned, the pork is stewed for many hours with caramelized sugar water and a typical brown sauce (including Shaoxing sauce, soy sauce and hoisin sauce), giving it a sweet flavor and sharp cooking flavor. Cockroaches are hard to resist.
Each piece of braised pork wrapped in banana leaves brings a stimulating experience both visually and to the taste buds.
8. Wine dumplings
It is not an exaggeration to assert that Shanghai is the “land of dumplings”, when knowing about another famous dessert dumpling – wine dumplings. Originating from Jiangsu province, the cake has both a strong aroma and a rich wine flavor that makes many diners fall in love.
9. Eight treasures stewed duck
Another Shanghai specialty that you must try is eight treasure duck stew. The special feature of this delicious dish is stuffing 8 indispensable ingredients (including young bamboo shoots, dried scallops, sticky rice, minced pork, Mandarin mushrooms, mixed nuts, chestnuts and duck gizzards) into the duck’s belly, then Simmer until the flavors are absorbed. The finished product is soft, melts in the mouth, has an attractive golden color and is extremely nutritious.
Eight treasure stewed duck is a traditional dish that always appears at every Shanghainese party.
10. Fried taro
Fried taro is a familiar afternoon snack of the people here. From just a few basic ingredients such as fermented semolina flour, minced fresh pork, spices… the finished product brings an unforgettable taste-stimulating experience, from the crispy crust to the sweet and salty meat filling. momentum.
11. Shaokao grilled meat skewers
As a street food lover, you definitely cannot miss Shaokao grilled meat skewers. Made from many different ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, spices…, each Shaokao comes out with a beautiful golden color and impressive spicy taste. Don’t forget to add some fresh vegetables to make the dish more delicious.
Grilling Shaokao over charcoal fire helps the meat absorb more flavor.
12. Spicy Mala Tang soup
In Shanghainese, Mala Tang means “hot and spicy”, so those who can eat spicy and sour foods must make plans to enjoy this delicious dish immediately. Mala Tang soup broth has a strong chili flavor but is not unpleasant, served with many different ingredients such as meatballs, green vegetables, tofu, fresh noodles… extremely attractive.
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