Huzhou's Three Delicacies

Huzhou's Three Delicacies

　　　　"Zongzi, crisp candy, and thousand-layer bean curd rolls." Zhulaoda’s zongzi have a history of nearly 100 years. The varieties include sweet red bean paste zongzi and savory pork zongzi. Among the sweet ones, the rose red bean paste is dark, glossy, sweet, and glutinous; among the savory ones, the premium ham is tender, fresh, and fragrant—truly a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste. In 1927, it won an award for high-quality local produce at the West Lake Exposition, which greatly boosted its fame. It became widely known across southeastern coastal areas, especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

The crisp candy from Zhenyuantong is made from premium ingredients such as roasted sesame seeds, cane sugar, and rose jam. It is famous across China for its "rich aroma and non-sticky texture." It received praise at the 1927 West Lake Exposition, and overseas newspapers have even published special features about it. It makes a great gift for family and friends.

Ding Lianfang’s thousand-layer bean curd rolls are a specialty snack of Huzhou. They are renowned for their fine craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and delicious taste. The thousand-layer bean curd rolls are a dish where thin, tough sheets of bean curd wrap around fresh pork and are then cooked with vermicelli. The bean curd sheets are thin yet resilient, while the filling is made from premium ham, dried shrimp, scallops, bamboo shoot skins, and roasted sesame seeds, resulting in a rich, juicy, and flavorful taste. This dish stands out among the wide variety of snacks and has even been featured in a special article in the magazine Chinese Cuisine.

(Huzhou)