What specialties are there in Shaoxing that are worth giving away?

Shaoxing is a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang with a very long history. It is an ancient historical and cultural city and a famous water town. When you go to Shaoxing, what are the specialties there?

Shaoxing specialty one: Shengzhou clay sculpture

Shengzhou clay sculpture is one of the traditional handicrafts in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. The clay sculpture making process in Shengzhou is very fine. Black clay is selected as the main raw material, which is processed by mud rolling, mold turning, low temperature sintering (part of clay blank), painting and painting. The clay sculpture is concise and refined, pays attention to artistic interest, emphasizes vivid posture, has a unique artistic style, elegant and compact appearance, and is easy to carry.

Shaoxing specialty 2: Shaoxing yellow rice wine

Shaoxing yellow rice wine is a traditional famous wine in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, with a very long history. According to relevant documents, Shaoxing generally began to make wine during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Shaoxing yellow rice wine was even listed as a court tribute. Shaoxing has excellent geographical environment, beautiful environment and good water resources. Its production technology is very fine and the materials are very elegant. Selected high-quality rice and wheat as the main raw materials, made by traditional production technology. Shaoxing yellow rice wine brewed is fragrant and thick, and the older it is, the more fragrant it is.

Shaoxing Specialty 3: Shaoxing sweet cake

Shaoxing sweet cake is a characteristic traditional pastry in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, which originated in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. The production technology of Shaoxing sweet cake is very fine, and the materials used are exquisite. Select high-quality polished rice as the main raw material, supplemented by clove, Amomum villosum, angelica dahurica and cardamom. Shaoxing sweet cake is made by traditional methods, with sweet taste, crisp entrance, beautiful shape and delicate texture. Shaoxing sweet cake is not only delicious, but also rich in vitamins, protein, amino acids and other nutrients. It also has the effects of invigorating the middle energizer, invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, regulating the stomach, clearing away lung heat, and improving hearing and eyesight.

Shaoxing Specialty 4: Ke Qiao Dried Bean Curd

Ke Qiao dried bean curd is a traditional local food in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Shaoxing has been producing Ke Qiao dried bean curd for 100 years. Its production technology is exquisite and the materials used are very fine. High-quality soybean is selected as the main raw material, supplemented by fennel, clove, cinnamon and other accessories, and then it is made by traditional production techniques such as grinding, filtering, pulp washing, flower spotting and packing. Finally, the dried Ke Qiao bean curd is white and tender, tough but not hard, fragrant and fresh, with a long aftertaste.