Chang’an Banquet Ball

Chang’an Banquet Ball

　　Haining’s “Chang’an Banquet Ball” is a renowned and delicious dish from Haining. One of the main ingredients of the Banquet Ball is fish—either silver carp, grass carp, or bighead carp—with the best results achieved using silver carp weighing over 3 pounds, known for their tender and lively texture. The other key ingredient is meat, which must be fatty and carefully selected.

　　The Banquet Ball comes in two types—“Luotang Banquet Ball” and “Cimao Banquet Ball.” It is traditionally served as a welcoming dish to guests. The ball shape symbolizes “great reunion.”