Chongqing Sanxikou Tofu Fish is famous for “fresh fish and tender tofu”, a characteristic home dish along the Jialing River. Wild fish from the Jialing River (such as yellow catfish or crucian carp) and local hand – made soft tofu (as smooth as curd) are used. After frying the fish until golden, it’s stir –…

Chongqing Jiulongpo Erlang Braised Goose is renowned for its rich braised aroma and firm texture, a decades – old classic. Medium – fat local geese are selected and braised in a secret spice bag (containing star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, tsaoko, etc.). The spice bag is stewed repeatedly in aged broth—the older the broth, the…

Chongqing Nanshan Spring Water Chicken derives its name from the natural spring water used in its preparation, making it a refreshing summer delicacy in this mountain city. Free-range chickens are cut into pieces and rinsed with spring water to remove blood, ensuring pure meat quality. During boiling, only ginger and scallions are added to remove…

Chongqing Fuling Pickled Fish ingeniously blends the tangy flavor of Fuling’s signature pickled vegetables with the tender texture of fresh fish. Slices of river fish from the Fu River—such as grass carp or silver carp—are marinated in salt, cooking wine, and starch to eliminate any fishy odor. Fuling pickled mustard greens, crafted through a unique…

Chongqing Baxian Chen Family Blood Tofu Hot Pot is a time-honored folk delicacy featuring fresh duck blood as its main ingredient, simmered with assorted ingredients in a rich broth. Its essence lies in the tenderness of the duck blood—sliced thickly from freshly slaughtered ducks, it remains silky smooth and melts in the mouth even after…

Chongqing Wanzhou Grilled Fish is a signature dish that combines grilling and stewing, renowned nationwide for its spicy and aromatic flavor. Fresh fish such as grass carp or snakehead fish are selected, cleaned, and scored along the body. They are then marinated with salt, cooking wine, ginger slices, scallion segments, and Sichuan peppercorns to infuse…

Chongqing Sichuan-style Chicken Offal is renowned for its intense spicy aroma, making it an exceptional rice-pairing dish that epitomizes Chongqing flavors. Chicken gizzards, hearts, livers, and other offal are selected as ingredients. After cutting into chunks, they are marinated with cooking wine and ginger slices to eliminate any gamey taste. Melt ample beef tallow in…

Chongqing Liangxia is not actually made from shrimp, but rather a unique rice-based dessert crafted from rice paste, shaped to resemble tiny shrimp. During preparation, rice is ground into paste, poured into boiling water, and stirred rapidly until thickened. The mixture is then scooped into cold water using a perforated spoon to cool and set….

Chongqing shaved ice is an essential summer treat in this mountain city, offering a refreshingly sweet taste experience with its handcrafted soft texture and variety of toppings. Traditional methods involve repeatedly kneading ice crystals in cotton bags until they solidify through a lime water reaction. Today, instant ice powder is commonly used instead. To prepare,…

Chongqing Ironing Board Cake is a traditional street snack named for its resemblance to old-fashioned irons. The main ingredients are rice and soybeans. Soak the rice and beans in a specific ratio for several hours, then grind them into a smooth rice paste. Sugar and yeast are added, thoroughly mixed, then left to ferment until…