Guozao (過早) is a popular way to say ‘having breakfast’ in Wuhan, and a part of the city’s culture. As a hub for land transport in China, Wuhan has gathered and mixed together various habits and customs from neighboring cities and provinces in all directions, which gives rise to a concentration of diverse cuisines from different places.
Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province, is known as the “Thoroughfare of Nine Provinces”. It is an important economic, cultural, and educational center in central China. Wuhan is also a food paradise, gathering delicacies from all over the country, among which Hubei cuisine is the most famous.
Hot Dry Noodles
Hot dry noodles are one of the most famous Wuhan delicacies, and also the first choice for Wuhan people’s breakfast. Hot dry noodles are made by boiling alkaline noodles, then pouring a sauce made of sesame paste, sesame oil, chili oil, vinegar, garlic juice, etc. on top, and finally sprinkling with chopped green onions, coriander, and fried soybeans. The noodles are chewy and smooth, the sauce is fragrant and delicious, making hot dry noodles one of the favorite breakfasts of Wuhan people.
Doupi (Fried Bean Curd Skin)
Doupi is another famous Wuhan snack, and also a must-have for Wuhan people’s breakfast. Doupi is made by spreading mung bean (starch water) into thin sheets, then cutting them into small pieces and deep-frying them until golden and crispy. Doupi is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a strong bean flavor. It is one of the favorite breakfasts of Wuhan people.
Duck Necks
Duck necks are another Wuhan delicacy, and also one of the favorite leisure snacks of Wuhan people. Duck necks are marinated, then boiled in , and finally deep-fried until golden and crispy. The duck necks are chewy and flavorful, with a strong flavor, making them one of the favorite leisure snacks of Wuhan people.
Zhou Hei Ya
Zhou Hei Ya is another Wuhan delicacy, and also one of the favorite leisure snacks of Wuhan people. Zhou Hei Ya is marinated, then boiled in flavor water, and finally deep-fried until golden and crispy. The duck necks are chewy and flavorful, with a strong flavor, making them one of the favorite leisure snacks of Wuhan people.
Soup Dumplings
Soup dumplings are another Wuhan delicacy, and also one of the favorite breakfasts of Wuhan people. Soup dumplings are small steamed buns filled with pork, shrimp, crab meat, etc. The skin of the soup dumplings is thin and the filling is rich. The soup is delicious, making soup dumplings one of the favorite breakfasts of Wuhan people.
Fried Dough Twist
Fried dough twists are another Wuhan delicacy, and also a must-have for Wuhan people’s breakfast. Fried dough twists are made by mixing rice flour and mung bean flour, and then deep-frying them until golden and crispy. Fried dough twists are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them one of the favorite breakfasts of Wuhan people.
Fried Glutinous Rice Balls
Fried glutinous rice balls are another Wuhan delicacy, and also a must-have for Wuhan people during the Spring Festival. Fried glutinous rice balls are made by mixing glutinous rice flour and brown sugar, and then deep-frying them until golden and crispy. Fried glutinous rice balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a sweet brown sugar filling. They are a must-have for Wuhan people during the Spring Festival.
The above are some of the famous snacks in Wuhan. Visit this vity and let us Guozao together, you will like them.