Linhai thick festival soup 糟羹
Linhai thick festival soup is featured among the local specialties of Zhejiang.
This thick soup combines many small ingredients in sweet or savory versions. Ask which style is served before ordering.
How it is made
Small pieces of ingredients are cooked into a thickened soup, with separate savory and sweet traditions. Savory bowls can contain vegetables, meat or seafood, while sweet versions use sweet additions.
Flavour & texture
The texture is soft and spoonable, with little contrasting bites suspended in the thick base. Flavor depends on which version is served.
Local roots & traditions
Zaogeng is associated with Linhai's festival food traditions, so its name alone does not identify a single ingredient list.
How to order Linhai thick festival soup
Specify sweet or savory before ordering and ask about the day's mixture.
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Noodles are cooked with mixed meat, vegetables and other toppings in a thickened broth. The ingredients are combined closely enough that the noodles and soup form one substantial bowl. The broth is smooth and coating, with soft noodles and many small textural changes from the diced additions.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 糟羹 for Linhai thick festival soup. Specify sweet or savory before ordering and ask about the day's mixture.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.