Nanping Xiangdu

Nanping Xiangdu

　　        Nanping "Xiangdu" is a signature local dish from Nanping Town. In Nanping, whether at weddings, funerals, or casual gatherings, "Xiangdu" is always a must-have on the menu. It boasts a delicious taste, fragrant aroma, and a crisp, refreshing texture. When you chew it, it makes a "crunchy" sound, which is how it got its name "Xiangdu" (literally "Sounding Belly").

　　        The preparation of Xiangdu is also quite simple. Fresh pig stomach is used, but the cooking heat should be carefully controlled according to the seasonings. You need to buy fresh pig stomach, wash it repeatedly with salt and vinegar water, cut it into strips, boil it in hot water, then add seasonings. Serve the soup and stomach together in a small bowl or large ceramic plate, and eat it with a small spoon.

　　        Nanping Xiangdu is suitable for all ages, highly nutritious, and delicious in both flavor and appearance, making it very popular among both urban and rural residents. It’s especially common for women recovering from childbirth to eat pig stomach. After giving birth, the woman’s family will often buy pig stomach from the market, stew it into a soup, and feed it to her—the soup provides excellent nourishment. Nowadays, there are restaurants in cities such as Suzhou, Huaibei, and Bengbu that feature "Nanping Xiangdu" as their signature dish.