What delicious food can you find in Maanshan?

Maanshan boasts a diverse range of cuisines gathering delicacies from both northern and southern China. It offers signature dishes of Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong and other major culinary schools, while the local Anhui cuisine is a genuine treat for food lovers. The Yangtze River Seafood Feast, featuring river fish, shrimps and crabs from the Yangtze, is a must-try for every tourist visiting Caishiji in Maanshan. Besides, Caishi dried tofu slices and Huangchi pickled vegetables are extremely popular local snacks.

Maanshan Stuffed Duck is a unique delicacy entirely different from Beijing Roast Duck, Nanjing Salted Duck and pressed salted duck. It features a light taste and nourishes the body and beautifies the skin, making it especially suitable for women. Many chain stores selling this dish can be found across the city.

Stuffed Duck carries a savory and fresh flavor. Its main ingredients are farm-raised old ducks over two years old and tender local pork tripe, stewed elaborately with more than ten precious medicinal herbs including Chinese angelica, codonopsis, glehnia root and wolfberry. Nutrient-dense and authentic in taste, this dish stimulates appetite, invigorates the spleen, nourishes yin and tonifies the kidney, promotes blood circulation and improves complexion, suitable for consumption all year round.

A traditional local specialty of Maanshan, Caishi dried tofu slices are made from premium soybeans and dozens of auxiliary ingredients through multiple intricate procedures. They have a chewy, delicate texture with a lingering fresh aftertaste and abundant nutrients.

The dried tofu factory located beside Suoxi River in Caishi Town has a history of several decades. Apart from classic original-flavor dried tofu slices, it has developed a variety of flavored tofu products. For merchants and tourists passing through Maanshan, a bite of the tofu slice leaves a lasting pleasant aroma in the mouth, and a stroll around the ancient town stirs nostalgic reflections on the past.

Huangchi pickled vegetables originate from Huangchi Town, Dangtu County. Endowed with abundant fresh local produce and a long-standing tradition of pickling vegetables among residents, Huangchi pickles enjoy widespread fame and a large consumer base across East China. Crafted with fresh raw materials and sophisticated techniques, these pickles have a distinctive flavor and serve as an ideal side dish for meals.

Particularly well-known locally is spiced pickled cabbage. It is prepared by pickling sun-dried shredded Chinese cabbage mixed with chili powder, sesame seeds and various spices. Sealed in jars, it can be preserved for years without spoilage. When served on a small plate drizzled with sesame oil, it delivers a rich mellow taste with subtle spiciness and fresh umami lingering on the tongue, perfect to pair with light wine or tea.