The stomach of Jiangjin people is half soaked in the Yangtze River water, and half buried in a pile of chili peppers. The interweaving of sweet and spicy is the ultimate secret here!
1、Jiangjin Rice Candy
Recommended reason:
The “sweet world” inherited from intangible cultural heritage, glutinous rice is puffed and coated with maltose, sprinkled with sesame seeds and peanuts, crispy and crumbly, sweet to the heart! The childhood memory of a generation of Chongqing people is this sweet and crispy rice candy!!!
Hidden way to eat:
Soak in iced fermented glutinous rice soup to unlock the new experience of “sweet water bomb”.
Must-visit stores:
Rose brand old brand, Jijiang city specialty store.
2、Spicy Chicken
Recommended reason:
The “king of spicy food” of Jianghu cuisine, with green and red chili peppers spread all over the plate, and the diced chicken is crispy and tasty, so spicy that you can’t stop eating!
Survival guide:
Pair it with a bowl of chilled shrimp, a life-saving magic weapon!
Recommended shop:
Chen Youliang Spicy Chicken
3、Pickled Fish
Recommended reason:
Jiangjin pickled fish is spicy, fresh and fragrant, sour and refreshing, and its unique flavor is well-known in Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan and even the whole country. The taste of “sour, spicy, fresh and tender” conforms to the popular food tradition in Chongqing, Sichuan and Guizhou
Soul operation:
Soak rice in soup, and it’s easy to finish three bowls in a row!
Foraging place:
Baisha Ancient Town Fish Restaurant, Qihe Wharf Restaurant.
4、Selenium-rich banquet
Recommended reason: Jiangjin is the hometown of longevity in China. Cucumbers, mountain pears, Shimen oranges, and organic rice grown in selenium-rich soil give you a “healthy Jianghu vibe”.
Must-order item: Braised pork in selenium-rich village, fat but not greasy, with a healthy aura.
Recommended experience: Picking in modern agricultural park + selenium-rich farmhouse dishes.
5、Sesame meatballs
Recommended reason:
Sesame balls, also known as sesame dumplings, are a long-standing traditional snack in Jiangjin, with a history of 100 years. Glutinous rice wrapped with sesame is fried into golden brown, crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, and the red sugar is oozing out when you bite it, making it a “sweet assassin” in the night market.
Hidden CP:
Dip in a dish of chili noodles, and the sweet and spicy party will be ecstatic!
Food coordinates:
Jijiang Pedestrian Street Night Market, Tanghe Ancient Town Snack Stall.
6、Jiangjin Shochu
Recommended reasons:
Jiangjin, “the first important point of the Yangtze River”, is a famous wine town with a long history of winemaking and a profound wine culture. The best wine in Jiangjin is the Baisha Town’s shochu.
Hidden CP:
①Jiang Xiaobai + Sprite Ratio 1:3 Lover’s tears, very suitable for a tipsy party.
②Jiang Xiaobai Fruit Cube plus Wangzai Milk Ratio 1:1 Thirst quenching wine.
③Jiang Xiaobai plus water solution Ratio 1:3 Exclusive sour and sweet memories.