Pujiang – a county administered by Jinhua city, in East China's Zhejiang province – can offer food lovers a whole host of delicious treats.
Mai bing
One of Pujiang's top mouthwatering treats: mai bing. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]
The most common snack is mai bing, or salty pies. The pie – stuffed with pumpkins, turnips, preserved vegetables, toufu and pork – is one of the most well-known snacks in Pujiang. The taste is oily but not greasy, making it delicious and refreshing. Another kind of mai bing tastes sweet, with sugar and sesame fillings.
Manglietia jelly
Glittering and translucent manglietia jelly looks like a work of art. It is sprinkled with brown sugar and osmanthus flowers. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]
The glittering and translucent jelly is made of manglietia. It is a delightful dessert sprinkled with brown sugar, peppermint oil and vinegar.
Tofu skin
Egg and tofu skin soup. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]
Tofu skin, a unique snack in Pujiang, is as delicate as tallow and as thin as paper. It is smooth, bright and tough, but not brittle. It can be cooked and eaten on its own, or can also be used to make other dishes.
