"Squirrel squid" is a traditional dish in the Suzhou area. It has been listed as a top-class dish in the south of the Yangtze River. There are many dishes made with squid, usually steamed or braised, and the squid dishes shaped like squirrels are first in Suzhou. According to legend, when Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty went down to the south of the Yangtze River, Zeng Wei served to the Songhelou Restaurant in Suzhou for dinner. The chef used the squid to make bones. The fish was engraved on the fish. After the seasoning, the egg yolk paste was dragged into the hot oil pan. After that, pour the hot sweet and sour marinade, the shape is like a rat, the outside is crisp and tender, sweet and sour. The Emperor Qianlong was very satisfied after eating. Later, the Suzhou official government reported that Qianlong had eaten fish in Songhelou. This dish was famous in Suzhou. Later, the operator used squid to make it, so it was called "squirrel squid", and soon the dish was spread all over the country. This dish has been in existence for more than 200 years since its creation. Now it is well known both at home and abroad and has become one of the most famous dishes in China.