suzhoushi food

Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish

"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.

Chicken bean flower

"The bean flower does not need beans, the chicken does not see the chicken, the flower is not the flower." The chicken bean flower product is almost the same as the bean flower. The white one has a light yellow marinade, but it does not contain beans. It is rumored that this dish used to be a royal product in the palace. First, use a thick knife to slap the chicken chop, and you can't smash it. Then, together with the egg white, you can make this “chicken flower” that is unique in the world. The taste is light and smooth, and there is no chicken or bean flavor. It is really wonderful.