What do Jiangxi people eat on the solstice in winter?

In winter solstice, Jiangxi people eat hot tofu, fruit puree, pumpkin sauce, local chicken soup and so on. And make wine with bacon.

Hot tofu: Nanchang people will eat a bowl of hot tofu on the solstice in winter, which not only warms their bodies, but also means that the coming year will be hot and prosperous. The folk proverb says, "If you want to be rich, you can use shallots to make tofu overnight in winter solstice", which also reflects people's yearning for a rich life, so this custom has been preserved to this day.

Stuffed fruit: The solstice in Shangrao in winter is particularly lively. In addition to sweeping graves in rural areas, we should also play with stuffed fruits. Masi is a snack in southern Fujian and a specialty of Jiangxi. Hunger tolerance after eating, smooth and sweet taste, sweet and delicious.

Pickled wine: Old Nanchang people often say that "the solstice in winter is good for pickling meat and bones", so after the solstice in winter, they began to steam wine, mold tofu and kill pork with glutinous rice. Prepare for the new year. In addition, Shangrao people will pickle fish and fill sausages on the solstice in winter.

Pumpkin paste: Jingdezhen people will eat a bowl of hot pumpkin paste on the solstice in winter. Pumpkin sauce is soft, waxy and sweet, warming the body and stomach.

Local chicken soup: In Xinyu, there is a saying that children should be given local chicken soup on the solstice of winter. As the saying goes, "three nine make up one winter, and there will be no pain in the coming year." The local chicken soup is nutritious, tender and delicious.