Jiawang Salted Soybeans

Jiawang Salted Soybeans

　　Jiawang Salted Soybeans: Salted soybeans—also known as "stinky salted soybeans"—are a famous home-made delicacy from Xuzhou. Their flavor is characterized by a pungent aroma with lingering deliciousness. Made primarily from that year's harvested soybeans, the process involves cleaning and soaking, boiling until cooked, fermenting and culturing, seasoning, drying until crisp, and sealed storage. The entire procedure takes about 10 days. Due to the meticulous production technique, the finished product has a dark red color, a crisp and tender texture, and a savory, spicy, and salty taste, making it a great appetizer or drink accompaniment.