Joanna James
Known as "The Shining Pearl of Taihu Lake," Wuxi is a culturally significant city in China with a history of more than 3000 years! With many fascinating natural destinations, beautiful temples, restaurants, and so much more, this city is a paradise for travellers. If you are looking for picturesque spots in Wuxi, you will come across so many to choose from. What's more? This ancient city in the southern Jiangsu province will never cease to satisfy foodies from around the world! Also known as "Xibang Cuisine," the delicious dishes in Wuxi are full of flavours and aromas and are unique. From sweet and crispy ribs to bean curd in a casserole, the various dishes in Wuxi bring saltiness and sweetness together to form a distinctive taste. Here are the top five dishes you should not afford to miss in Wuxi.
Regarded as a popular go-to comfort food in Chinese regions, this home-style dish is flavourful and aromatic. The dish will be prepared by putting cubes of Tofu and vegetables like mushrooms, spring onions, green peas, and garlic into a casserole dish with chicken soup – and it will be either baked or brought to boil. Once properly prepared, it will turn out to be a tempting and nutritional dish. Want to elevate its taste? Serve it on a bed of cooked rice, and let the magic unfold!
There are many travellers who would love a scrumptious dish of pork ribs. Considered a signature dish in the region, Wuxi meaty pork ribs will satisfy your tastebuds in a heartbeat! The ribs are sliced into thick meaty cubes, seasoned, and tossed into a skillet with scallions, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, salt, sugar, potato starch, and many more to boost its flavour. Once served, the freshly prepared tender and juicy cubes of Pork Ribs will be glazed in thick gravy. If you opt for a stay at a serviced residence in Wuxi, such as the affordable Somerset Harmony City Wuxi on Xicheng Road, you can easily step out and head to a restaurant or a café to satisfy your cravings for this dish.
With a history dating back to 1850, the Magnolia Cake is a traditional dish in the Wuxi region. Made of glutinous rice flour with a delicious filling comprising minced pork, bean paste, sesame seeds, and more, Magnolia Cake is a fan-favourite amongst the Chinese. These cakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – and considered one of the best snacks in Wuxi. Want to know a fun fact? Magnolia cakes are named after the blooming season of Magnolia trees.
Uniquely prepared in the Zhenjiang province of China, Zhenjiang Xiang Cu is a type of vinegar with a distinctive flavour. There are two types of this vinegar to choose from: fragrant vinegar, with a shelf life of more than 180 days, and mature vinegar with a much longer shelf life. The ingredients used to produce Zhenjiang Xiang Cu include sticky rice with high levels of glutinosity, high-quality wheat bran of premium quality, Daqu (a fermenting agent), and rice husk.
Also known as crystal shrimp, this is a well-known product of Taihu Lake. With tiny feet and crystal-like shells, the white shrimp is considered one of the "three treasures" of Taihu Lake. With delicious meat, white shrimp can be incorporated into various dishes that are part of Wuxi cuisine. When you travel to the region, don't forget to taste it!
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