What delicacies can you taste in Mianyang?
Zitong Crispy Cakes
Locally known as Thin Pancakes, they are ultra-thin, crisp, flaky and aromatic. Made from premium flour and leaf lard, they are elaborately baked with cream, banana and other flavorings.
Zitong Sheet Jelly
Ranked as one of the three most iconic local snacks of Zitong, it is said to embody the simple, steadfast yet gentle nature of local people. The jelly delivers a complex taste of numbing spiciness and pungency. Though it is considered a warm-natured food in traditional terms, it feels tender, chewy and cool on the palate.
Xi's Jelly
It is smooth and springy without breaking apart, melts easily in the mouth, and features a rich, savory, spicy and numbing flavor. Named after its founder with the surname Xi, this snack has maintained a solid reputation ever since it rose to fame in 1939.
Vegetable Tofu Pudding
Boasting a snow-white and tender texture, it tastes savory and fresh with a strong spicy kick. It is a signature dish served at Caigengxiang Restaurant.
Clay Pot Soups
There is a wide selection, including pork knuckle soup, meatball soup, sliced pork soup, seafood soup, pea soup, daylily soup and stewed chicken soup. These are distinctive medicinal and nourishing foods, among which clay pot chicken is the most popular among tourists.
Guo Kui (Sichuan Flatbread)
- Twisted Oil Guo Kui: It has a special top resembling a dragon-shaped spectacle. When you lift the center part, the bread can be peeled layer by layer without breaking, and every layer is perfectly crisp.
- Puffed Guo Kui: Its defining feature is its extremely puffy shape.
- Crispy-skinned Guo Kui: Famous for its inviting aroma, it comes with various fillings. Marked with a red stamp and glistening with oil, it is incredibly appetizing.
There are also sesame Guo Kui, glutinous rice Guo Kui, cured meat or braised meat Guo Kui, as well as many other flavors and stuffed varieties.
Wowo Steamed Buns
A common local saying goes: Start your day with Wowo Shop steamed buns. The buns have a plain, rustic appearance, as if casually kneaded by hand. Each steamer is lined with a thick bed of pine needles, which lends a delicate fragrance and prevents the buns from sticking. These buns are widely celebrated for their ultra-thin wrappers
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