The First of Xijiang's Delicacies

The First of Xijiang's Delicacies

　　The First of Xijiang's Delicacies

　　Deqing, located near the Xijiang River, boasts abundant aquatic resources, and naturally, snake dishes are a must. Locally, snakes with tender meat are selected and prepared using various methods and ingredients to create flavorful and delicious snake dishes. These are not only tasty but also considered nourishing. Water snakes are chosen, along with a secret sauce, and the marinating time is carefully controlled to ensure rich flavor. The final dish is dry and not greasy, aromatic and well-seasoned. Even the classic pepper-salted snake dish has a uniquely delicious taste. A pot of boiling water on the stove—just briefly blanch thin slices of snake, then dip them in the restaurant’s homemade snake sauce for an unforgettable flavor. The premium water snake dish, pepper-salted snake dish, jujube-ear-steamed snake belly, and peeled python snake—all sound mouthwatering, don’t they? Quickly gather a few friends to indulge in these delectable southern-style specialties.