What are the special snacks in Sichuan? You must have tried these four delicacies.

What are the special snacks in Sichuan? Everyone knows that Sichuan has beautiful scenery and charming women, so what about the food? What are the special snacks in Sichuan?

Dandan Noodles

1. Dandan Noodles

Dandan Noodles is a famous snack from Chengdu. It is made by rolling flour into noodles, cooking them, and then adding stir-fried minced pork. The finished dish features thin noodles, a savory and crispy sauce, a salty and slightly spicy taste, a fragrant aroma, and is very flavorful. This dish is widely popular in Sichuan and is often served as a banquet snack. Chengdu Snack - Dandan Noodles

2. Long Chaoshou

The main features of Long Chaoshou are: thin skin, tender filling, and fresh broth. The wrapper for Chaoshou is made from premium flour with a little seasoning, kneaded slowly, and rolled into a "thin as paper, fine as silk" translucent state. The meat filling is tender, smooth, and savory. The original broth for Long Chaoshou is made by simmering chicken, duck, and pork parts over high heat and then low heat. The broth is white, rich, and fragrant. Chengdu Snack - Long Chaoshou

3. Zhong Shuijiao

The main difference between Zhong Shuijiao and northern dumplings is that it uses only pork filling, without other fresh vegetables. When served, it is drizzled with a special chili oil, which is slightly sweet, salty, and spicy, creating a unique flavor. Zhong Shuijiao is characterized by its thin skin (10 dumplings weigh only 50 grams), high-quality ingredients (premium flour, selected pork with sinews and skin removed), tender filling (achieved by controlling temperature and moisture during processing, making the meat filling fine and smooth), and fresh taste (relying on seasonings, chili oil, and the original broth). Chengdu Snack - Zhong Shuijiao

4. Chen Mapo Tofu

The tofu cooked by the Chen family is red and glossy, with crispy beef cubes. It is characterized by numb, spicy, fragrant, crispy, tender, hot, and well-formed qualities, making it very representative of Sichuan cuisine. The Chen family's tofu quickly became famous, attracting diners from far and wide, and literati and poets often gathered here. Someone who noticed the pockmarks on the woman's face playfully named the dish "Mapo Tofu," and the story spread, becoming a well-known anecdote. The restaurant was thus named "Chen Mapo Tofu Shop".