What are the special snacks in Xitang?

1. Steamed white water fish is one of the dishes you must order when you come to Xitang. Almost all Xitang restaurants will have this dish. Steamed white water fish is tender and delicious.

2. Wonton old duck pot is a local dish in Xitang. It is said that it was invented by the kiln who packed it. Because of the long working hours and high labor intensity, the kiln worker solved the problem on the spot and stewed the old duck in the kiln. But it's just duck, not enough to eat, so the kiln worker added wonton to the pot, which can satisfy hunger and supplement nutrition, killing two birds with one stone.

3, shepherd's purse jiaozi, also known as cicada slough, is the first choice for Xitang farmers to try in early spring. This dish is characterized by golden color, fragrant smell, fresh and pure soup, fragrant teeth and cheeks, and better taste when served with local rice vinegar. Is suitable for all ages, rich in nutrition, full of pastoral flavor of the farmhouse cuisine.

4. Snail is a common dish in Jiangnan water town. The Xitang River is criss-crossed. Where there is water, there must be snails. Snails in Xitang are fine and thick. Stir-fry onion and shredded pepper, spray with wine and sugar, then pour with red soy sauce and star anise. This soup is undercooked and sticky. Most of them are very tasty, and the umami flavor is very strong, which is really pleasant with yellow wine.

5. Xitang water network is interlaced, and the source comes from Taihu Lake. Excellent water quality provides a good environment for the growth of wild fish. This fish is about an inch and a half long, flat and compact, and will never grow up. Wash pomfret, drain, mix well with chopped green onion and salt and pepper, and serve in a pot. This dish is crispy and delicious, and it supplements calcium. It is a rare green dish.

6. The crabs in Xitang are fresh and tender, with fat drops and thin shells. When steamed in clear water, they turn red. Put the crab in half into a dish, add oil, salt, ginger, onion and monosodium glutamate, and then steam it in water. This is the salted crab.