Nanchang, an ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years, not only carries a profound cultural heritage, but is also famous for its unique local snacks. Strolling through the streets and alleys of Nanchang, from the mixed noodles and clay pot soup in the early morning to the deep-fried and boiled food in the middle of the night, each snack contains authentic Gan flavor, which makes people have endless aftertaste.
A day for people in Nanchang often starts with a bowl of smooth mixed noodles and a bowl of fresh and fragrant clay pot soup. Mixed noodles are made with tender rice noodles as the main ingredient, accompanied by soy sauce, chili, dried radish, peanuts and other condiments. It is simple but full of flavor. The clay pot soup is a traditional stew in Nanchang. Ingredients such as ribs, chicken, and eggs are put into a small clay pot and simmered over a slow fire for several hours. The soup is clear and mellow, warming the stomach and maintaining health.
Nanchang's deep-fried and boiled food can be called the "twin stars" of the snack world. On the fried food stall, lotus root slices, soles, bananas, and meat skewers are tossed in boiling oil. After being taken out of the pot, they are brushed with secret spicy sauce. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and spicy and addictive. For boiling, various ingredients are immersed in the spicy and fragrant soup base and stewed. Bean curd, kelp, heart and lung, and vermicelli absorb the soup. It is hearty and refreshing when you take a bite.
White sugar cake is a traditional dessert in Nanchang. The glutinous rice balls are fried and coated with white sugar. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet but not greasy. And the paste soup is the favorite of Nanchang people in winter. It is thickened with potato starch and added with mushrooms, tofu, minced meat and other ingredients. It is thick and fragrant. After a bowl of it, you will feel warm all over.
Whenever night falls, the night market in Nanchang becomes lively. Snails and lobsters are the standard for summer nights. The spicy and fragrant soup wraps the plump snail meat and shrimp meat, which makes people lick their fingers and savor it. The grilled crucian carp, grilled eggplant and grilled butter on the barbecue stalls are full of fireworks. Paired with a bottle of ice beer, it is the most comfortable nightlife for Nanchang people.
Nanchang snacks may not have exquisite presentation, but they have conquered countless diners with their simple and strong flavor. They are not only a taste bud enjoyment, but also carry the memories and feelings of Nanchang people. When you come to Nanchang, you might as well slow down and follow the aroma into the street shops to feel the fireworks and warmth of this city.
