Shantou Snacks-THREE

Food heritage & tasting

Shantou snacks are an important part of Chaoshan food culture, with a wide variety and unique flavors, from savory braised dishes to sweet treats. Each snack reflects the Chaoshan people's attention to ingredients and taste. Here are some representative Shantou snacks: Fermented Tofu Chicken Wings: Chicken wings marinated with Chaoshan fermented tofu and various spices, braised to perfection, with a slightly crispy skin and tender meat, savory and lingering. Plaza Tofu Pudding: Smooth tofu served with sweet or savory sauce, delicate and refreshing, a traditional snack for all ages. Sugar Onion Thin Pancake: Thin pancake rolled with fresh celery and chopped green onions, pan-fried until golden and crispy, aromatic, a common street food in Chaoshan. Stir-fried Rice Noodles: Made primarily from rice flour, stir-fried with seafood or meat, fragrant and chewy, beloved by locals. Licorice Fruit: Fresh fruit sprinkled with licorice powder, sweet and sour, refreshing, with a unique aftertaste, a specialty dessert snack of Chaoshan. Fried Shrimp Cake: Minced fresh shrimp formed into patties, crispy on the outside and tender inside, rich shrimp flavor, commonly found at street stalls. Shaved Ice Sweet 🍬: Shaved ice with fruit or syrup, cool and refreshing, a must-have dessert in summer Shantou. Water Rice Cake: Soft rice cake steamed from rice milk, served with sweet or savory sauce, smooth and unique in flavor. Red Shell Peach: A traditional Chaoshan fruit snack, with a bright red skin and sweet-sour juicy taste. Sugar-coated Taro: Steamed taro coated with syrup, dense and sweet, a classic Chaoshan dessert. Mung Bean Cake: Crispy crust with mung bean paste filling, sweet but not greasy, a traditional festival and everyday snack in Chaoshan.