Sour and Vinegared Vegetable Stew

Last updated 2026-11-10 — The sour and vinegared vegetable stew is a distinctive local dish of Zhenkang. From the county town to the rural areas, making this dish has a long history among the people of Zhenkang. It is one of their specialties and signature dishes. Preparing a pot of sour and vinegared vegetable stew is not difficult, but achieving a dish that is rich in aroma and flavor is quite a challenge. Different people using the same ingredients—or even the same person using different ingredients—can produce variations in taste.　Zhenkang’s version boasts fragrant vegetables, aromatic broth, and delicious overall flavor. It's warm, appetizing, and steaming hot. The stew also offers medicinal benefits, particularly in helping to alleviate cold symptoms. There's no particular season for enjoying this dish—it’s refreshingly delicious all year round, be it spring, summer, autumn, or winter.