What are the specialties of Nanjing

Nanjing specialties are: live beads, Nanjing salt water duck, Qinhuai eight, Nanjing duck, Nanjing tripe and so on.

1, live beads

Live beads is a famous specialty of Nanjing, belonging to the Jinling snacks, is when the egg is about to hatch into a life, but not fully formed, the egg has been inside the head, wings, feet of the traces of the egg, this is also a chicken also egg egg hatchings called "live beads".

2, Nanjing salt water duck

Salt water duck is a famous specialty of Nanjing, belonging to the Jinling cuisine, is one of the representatives of the Jinling cuisine, also known as cinnamon duck, is a product of China's geographical indications. Because Nanjing has "Jinling" nickname, so also known as "Jinling salt water duck", renowned, so far has a history of more than 2,500 years.

3, the eight best of the Qinhuai

The eight best of the Qinhuai refers to the Nanjing (Jinling) of the eight most Qinhuai flavor of the special snacks. There are seven snack stores in the Fuzimiao area of Nanjing making eight kinds of snacks, which are famous for their fine craftsmanship, beautiful shape, careful selection of materials and unique flavor.

4, Nanjing duck

Nanjing duck is commonly known as Pipa duck, also known as the "official gift board duck" and "tribute duck", known as the "northern roast duck south board duck" of the name, is a traditional dish in Nanjing. It is a traditional dish in Nanjing, cured and air-dried with salt brine, and is divided into two kinds: waxed duck and spring duck. Because its meat is tender and tight, like a board, so the name of the duck.

5, Nanjing Xiangtu

Nanjing Xiangtu is Nanjing's special traditional dishes, belonging to the Jinling cuisine, created in the Qing Dynasty during the reign of the Tongzhi years, the production process is very careful, shaped like an apple, small and delicate, the old Nanjing is commonly known as the "small belly". The meat is tightly knotted, red and white, eat tender and delicious, slightly sweet, is a famous dish in the feast, but also in daily life, a good meal.