Zhejiang local food
Local dishes, ingredients and the stories behind them.
Jinhua crispy pastry 金华酥饼
The small cakes are crisp and crumbly with a salty, aromatic center; sesame and preserved greens give the main fragrance.
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Ningbo fried dough twists 油赞子
The narrow strands give a brittle crunch and toasted aroma, with sweetness or saltiness changing the finish. The texture is lighter than a dense filled pastry.
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Shepherd's-purse spring rolls 荠菜春卷
The wrapper becomes crisp and flaky while the greens bring a fresh, slightly earthy flavor to the soft center.
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Wenzhou fish cake 温州鱼饼
The slices are firm and springy rather than flaky like a plain fish fillet. Their mild savory flavor makes them suitable for a starter or noodle accompaniment.
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Taizhou stuffed pancake rolls 食饼筒
The wrapper stays supple while the mixed filling gives every bite a different texture and flavor. It can be much more filling than its thin exterior suggests.
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Shaoxing spiced broad beans 茴香豆
The beans are savory, gently aromatic and pleasantly mealy inside. Their mild seasoning makes them easy to eat slowly with a drink.
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Longyou fermented rice cake 龙游发糕
The crumb is soft and spongy, with a lightly fermented aroma and gentle sweetness. Warm slices are especially supple, while cooling makes them firmer.
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Quzhou spicy heads and duck feet 三头一掌
The attraction is concentrated seasoning and varied textures, from tender cheeks to gelatinous skin and chewy tendons. Bones make eating slow.
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Jinyun baked pork flatbread 缙云烧饼
The crust becomes crisp and blistered while the filling releases savory juices. Preserved greens contribute a salty, slightly fermented depth that balances the pork fat.
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Lanxi egg-filled pancake 兰溪鸡子馃
The egg gives the center a moist, rich texture against the cooked dough and savory filling. A fresh cake can be hot enough for the filling to escape when bitten.
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Wushan flaky sweet pastries 吴山酥油饼
The pastry breaks into delicate flakes, with sweetness on or within the layers. A fresh version can be fragile and rich.
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Cong bao hui scallion wrap 葱包桧
The wrapper becomes crisp and chewy around softer fried dough, with scallion fragrance and a savory-sweet finish.
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