Jiangxi Cuisine

The cuisine of Jiangxi, akin to its natural landscapes, is an abundant and distinctive tapestry. Upon this fertile soil, the culinary culture merges the bounty of nature with the profound deposits of historical and cultural influences, birthing delectable dishes that whet the appetites of all who encounter them.

Nanchang Pot Soup

The Nanchang Pot Soup

Nanchang Pot Soup, a signature dish of Jiangxi’s Nanchang region, is deeply loved by locals and tourists alike. This soup utilizes a clay pot as its cooking vessel, carefully selecting ingredients and employing natural mineral water as its base. Through extended stewing, the freshness and nutritional value of the ingredients are fully infused into the soup, resulting in a unique taste and nutritional profile. The preparation of Nanchang Pot Soup is truly an art in itself. Not only does Nanchang Pot Soup boast a delicious flavor, but it also possesses significant nutritional benefits. The medicinal herbs and ingredients blend harmoniously, preserving the nutritional components of the food while also unleashing the nourishing properties of the herbs. Regular consumption of Nanchang Pot Soup can nourish the skin, strengthen the body, and enhance immunity, playing a positive role in maintaining overall health.

· Reference Price: 6.2$

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1. Restaurant name: Yiguan Weitang (一罐煨汤)

    Address：Hama Street, East Lake District

2. Restaurant name: Shengjinta Longpangzi (绳金塔龙胖子)

    Address: Red Valley Beach area Lemmon City Community one

3. Restaurant name: Sanhao Soup Restaurant (三好汤店)

    Address: 735 Ding Road, Xihu District

    Phone Number: 13870886516

Three-cup Chicken

The Three-cup Chicken

Three-cup chicken is a traditional and flavorful signature dish from Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, and it is also one of the representatives of Gan cuisine. Its unique cooking method and profound cultural background have made it widely popular, not only enjoying a high reputation locally in Jiangxi but also gaining fame nationwide. The dish has a long historical origin and is associated with the national hero Wen Tianxiang in the late Southern Song Dynasty. Legend has it that when Wen Tianxiang was captured by the Yuan Dynasty, an old lady from Jiangxi, upon hearing the news, brought a chicken and a pot of wine to visit him in prison. With the help of the jailer, the old lady braised the chicken with rice wine, soy sauce, and oil, expressing her admiration and nostalgia for Wen Tianxiang. Later, this dish gradually spread and became a characteristic delicacy in Jiangxi.

Reference Price: 8$

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1. Restaurant name: Xinchaimi Nanchang Home cooking (新柴米南昌家常菜)

    Address：Metro Vanke Times Square, 4th floor

2. Restaurant name: Wei Yue · Ganzhou cuisine (味悦·赣州菜)

    Address: Ganzhou Bubu Gao Xintiandi six floors

3. Restaurant name: Master Li's home-cooked food (李师傅家常菜)

    Address: Nanchang Square East Road

Lotus Blood Duck

The Lotus Duck

This dish boasts a rich history, spanning over 800 years. Its distinctive cooking method and spicy, delicious flavor have garnered a following among food enthusiasts. The cooking process of Lotus Blood Duck is very meticulous. Firstly, water ducks, also known as Ma ducks, with a growth cycle of two months and weighing around two jin (one jin equals half a kilogram), are selected for their tender meat. Then, the ducks are slaughtered, cleaned, and chopped into small pieces, followed by cooking with various spices. During the cooking process, fresh duck blood is mixed with aged winter wine to create a unique blood wine. Once the duck meat is cooked to a certain degree, the blood wine is poured in and stir-fried, allowing the duck meat to fully absorb the aroma of the blood wine. The finished Lotus Blood Duck has a dark red color, crispy and tender duck meat, and a spicy and delicious taste. Every bite offers a taste of the freshness of the duck meat and the spiciness of the spices, leaving a lasting impression on the diner.

Reference Price: 7.3$

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1. Restaurant name: Old Ping lane lotus duck blood (老萍巷莲华鸭血)

    Address：Nanchang Honggutan District Honggutan District (Walk 190 meters from Exit 2 of Yayuan Road subway Station)

   Phone Number: 0791-88861816 19170027799

2. Restaurant name: Li Ji Lotus Blood Duck (Century · Chaoyang Central City Store) (李记莲花血鸭(世纪·朝阳中央城店))

    Address: Room 101-102, No.255, Yongfu Road, Xihu District, Nanchang City, China

    Phone Number: 0791-86668810

3. Restaurant name: Six dynasties gate duck blood fan soup (Shengli Road shop）六朝门鸭血粉丝汤(胜利路店

    Address: No.222 Shengli Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City (next to the White House Internet Cafe)

    Phone Number: 13970807241 18970030772

Stir-fried Bacon with Artemisia Quinoa

The Stir-fried Bacon with Artemisia Quinoa

This dish features Artemisia selengensis and preserved pork as its star ingredients. Through unique cooking techniques, the flavors of both are seamlessly blended, creating a delicious taste that is both salty and fragrant, with a soft and refreshing aroma. Artemisia selengensis, scientifically known as Artemisia selengensis Turcz, is a perennial wild grass belonging to the Asteraceae family, and was anciently known as "Fan". Along the shores of Poyang Lake, Artemisia selengensis is highly prized for its distinct fragrance and crispy texture. Preserved pork, on the other hand, is pork that has been cured and dried, resulting in a salty and delicious flavor. The harmonious combination of these two ingredients transforms Artemisia selengensis Stir-Fried with Preserved Pork into a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes both the taste buds and the eyes. The dish's visual appeal is further enhanced by the contrasting colors of the golden preserved pork and the verdant green Artemisia selengensis, creating a visually appealing presentation that is sure to delight any diner.

Reference Price: 2.5$

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1. Restaurant name: Artemisia and Cured Pork (Bayi Avenue Store)- 藜蒿腊肉(八一大道店)

    Address：1 / F, Jiangxi Art Theater, 365 Bayi Avenue, Donghu District, Nanchang City (near Fortune Square)

    Phone Number: 0791-87688111 16533478163

2. Restaurant name: Tie Tou Restaurant (Lai Sun Road) 铁头炒菜馆（立新路）

    Address: No.12, Lixin Road, Xinjian District, Nanchang City

    Phone Number：13767166675

3. Restaurant name:  Artemisia and Cured Pork (藜蒿腊肉)

    Address: No.17 Ding Road, Xihu District, Nanchang City (walk 190m from Exit 2 of Ding Road South Subway Station)

    Phone Number：0791-86119996 0791-86119997

Yu’gan Chili Pepper Stir-Fried with Pork

The Yu’gan Chili Pepper Stir-Fried with Pork

The uniqueness of this dish lies in the chili pepper it uses - the Yu'gan Maple Chili, a locally famous specialty of Yu'gan County. Characterized by its small fruits, thin skin, thick flesh, delicate texture, fragrant and moderately spicy taste, and rich nutrition, it leaves a subtle sweetness after consumption. Yu'gan Chili Pepper Stir-Fried with Pork also boasts high nutritional value. Yu'gan chili peppers are rich in vitamin C, which helps control heart disease and coronary atherosclerosis and reduce cholesterol. The lean pork paired with it contains high-quality protein and essential fatty acids for humans, providing heme and cysteine that promote iron absorption, thus contributing to the improvement of iron-deficiency anemia.

Reference Price: 2.5$

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1. Restaurant name:  Fried Meat with Dried Chili (East China International Expo City)-余干辣椒炒肉(华东国际博览城店)

    Address：110 meters northeast of East Gate of East China International Industry Expo City, Qingyunpu District, Nanchang City

   Phone Number：15170412156

2. Restaurant name: Yugan Fisherman Canteen (余干渔夫食堂)

    Address: Nanchang Qingshan Lake District Qingshan Lake District high-tech zone torch Road No. 11 courtyard

    Phone Number：13970925777

Fermented Rice Fish

The Fermented Rice Fish

Fermented rice fish is a traditional famous dish from Poyang Lake, southern Jiangxi, Wuyuan in Jiangxi Province, and Meizhou in Guangdong Province. It is also renowned as one of the signature dishes of Nankang. In Meizhou, it is known as "Drunken on the Battlefield". Fermented rice fish is not only a delicious meal, but also a symbol of culture, deeply loved by local people. The defining features of fermented rice fish lie in its appearance and taste. The fish flesh exhibits a captivating枣wood red hue, exuding a seductive beauty. In terms of texture, the fish is delicate and smooth, leaving a lingering aroma. The addition of fermented rice gives the fish a flavor that is both sweet and sour with a hint of alcohol, providing an unforgettable taste experience. During the steaming process, red pickled peppers are also added, adding a touch of spiciness and a subtle saltiness, further enriching the overall flavor profile of the dish.

Reference Price: 6.2$

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1. Restaurant name: Fu Chun Restaurant (赋春餐馆)

    Address：Shanggrao Wuyuan County, Zhuzi Road, Yinli community, Building 8 101

    Phone Number：13879349599

2. Restaurant name: Woguanli · Jiangxi stir-fry Shoulder Handle (Toad Street Store)-窝罐里·江西小炒扛把子(蛤蟆街店)

    Address: No. 26, Yuzhang Back Street, Donghu District, Nanchang City (next to the exit of Public Shopping Mall)

    Phone Number: 19100281717 ,19100291717

Jiaozi Ba

The Jiaozi Ba

Originating from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, Jiaozi Ba is a traditional delicacy that has won the hearts of food lovers with its unique production process and taste. This dish has a long history and allegedly has an enduring connection with Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. After a battle in Poyang Lake, Zhu Yuanzhang tasted Jiaozi Ba made by local people with rice flour and filling, and praised it highly. Since then, Jiaozi Ba has been widely spread. Jiaozi Ba also holds a significant place in regional culture. It is not only a traditional delicacy of Jingdezhen but also reflects the unique characteristics of local food culture. In the southern part of Anhui, the filling options for Jiaozi Ba are even more diverse, such as green beans, and shredded radish paired with shrimp shells or tofu, demonstrating the dietary differences in different regions.

Reference Price: 9 for 1.7$

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1. Restaurant name: Tampo dumpling with crispy rice (谭婆饺子粑)

    Address：Office building No. 202, Pearl Garden, Dajia Lane, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen City

    Phone Number: 13979848876

2. Restaurant name: Jiaxin dumpling crispy rice ️ (嘉欣饺子粑️)

    Address: 20 meters north of the intersection of Zhongshan South Road and Changxin Street, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen City

    Phone Number：13767903911 18107989252