A list of must-try spring food in Suzhou

Updated: Mar 29, 2022 chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Spring has arrived in Suzhou in East China's Jiangsu province. Here is a list of seasonal food that is sure to whet your appetite.

Pastries

Suzhou residents are particularly fond of sweet food, and eacg season has its own special pastries.

*Qingtuan* , or green rice balls, are a traditional snack made from wormwood juice and glutinous rice powder. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Malt cake is a type of small fried bun with sesame on both sides. It is often steamed before being fried, and the cake is made in such a way to give it a sweet and refreshing flavor. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Fermented rice cake looks similar to Suzhou-style moon cake and has a soft texture. Red bean paste and rose are two common fillings. Lard and pine nuts are also added to enrich the flavor. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Vegetables

Green and fresh vegetables are a spring stable in Suzhou.

Toothed bur clover, or *jinhuacai*in Chinese, is usually sautéed with yellow rice wine. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Shepherd's purse and spring bamboo shoots are a delicious combination when shredded as wonton fillings. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Frying Chinese toon with eggs is Suzhou locals' favorite way to cook the plant, which tastes somewhat similar to truffle oil drizzled over eggs. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Locals like to collect young leaves and stems of *malantou* (Indian kalimeris herb) in early spring and cook them with dried bean curd. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Fava bean braised in oil is the most popular and traditional way to cook the plant. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Meat

There are "Four Meats" in Suzhou – one for each season. In spring, braised pork in sauce is eaten. It will be available until May.

Lu Gao Jian is a famous braised pork in sauce brand. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

Tea

Drinking a cup of Biluochun tea picked before the Qingming Festival makes people feel like they are in Jiangnan, or south of the Yangtze River. Newly picked Biluochun tea came to market in large quantities on March 16.

A cup of freshly-brewed Biluochun tea. [Photo/WeChat account: isuzhou365]

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