Water fried gluten puff is among Wuxi's most iconic traditional dishes, ranking alongside Huishan clay figurine and Wuxi sauced spare rib as the city's top three specialties.
Yulan cake is a traditional delicacy from Wuxi, originating during Emperor Daoguang's reign (1821-1850) in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Yinsi noodles, also known as silver thread noodles, originated from Changzhou, Jiangsu, and gained prominence in nearby Wuxi.
The "Three whites of Taihu Lake" — whitefish, silverfish, and white shrimp — are highly valued freshwater foods from Taihu Lake in Jiangsu province.
Liangxi crispy fried eel is a signature dish of Wuxi cuisine, recognized as one of China's four great eel dishes.
Mirror box tofu is a renowned traditional dish from Wuxi, part of Jiangsu's culinary heritage.
Taihu boat cuisine, also called Wuxi boat cuisine, has a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC).
Taihu chuandian, a traditional rice-based snack from Taihu Lake's boat banquets, was recognized as a provincial intangible cultural heritage item in 2016.
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