In the culinary map of Shanxi, Taigu cake stands out as a century-old sweet that combines simple northern ingredients with deep cultural meaning. Loved across China and increasingly popular with visit…
Read more1. Pingding Scar Cakes: A Crispy Shanxi Specialty Babing, commonly known in English as Pingding scar cake, is a traditional snack from Pingding County in Yangquan, Shanxi Province. Named for the small…
Read moreIn the alleys and streets of Shanxi, a humble snack carries centuries of history and local flavor: Wantuo. Made from buckwheat, it can be enjoyed cold for a refreshing bite or stir-fried hot for a ric…
Read moreHunyuan Liangfen is a signature cold jelly from Hunyuan County, Datong, Shanxi. Made from potato or pea starch, it’s set, sliced, and served with salty brine, aged Shanxi vinegar, sesame and chili oil, often topped with fried lotus beans and tofu for texture.
Read more1. Origin in Shanghai: A Mid‑Century Street Classic The Shanghai Pork‑Rib Rice Cake dates back to the 1950s. In a time of limited resources, inventive local cooks combined northern pork ribs with sout…
Read moreStroll through Shanghai’s historic lanes, hear the soft Wu dialect, and smell a mix of tempting foods. Among the city’s East-meets-West culinary treasures is a delicate dessert known as Pi…
Read moreWalking through the stone alleys of Shanghai’s Shikumen neighborhoods or along the bustling Nanjing Road, you’ll often come across a delicate and lovely glutinous rice dessert — the Double-Filled Rice…
Read moreIn the misty charm of Jiangnan’s water towns, few treats can capture the essence of classical Chinese beauty like a freshly baked Begonia Cake. When its sweet aroma drifts from a small street stall, b…
Read moreButterfly pastry, a refined Western dessert adapted in Shanghai, has become an iconic Hai‑pai pastry. Not born in the city but thoroughly embraced by Shanghai’s food culture, this sweet is named…
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