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“Jiuniang yuanzi” or “Guihua tian jiuniang” made from sticky rice and sweet wine is one of the favorite snacks of Shanghai residents. It has a special sweet flavor and makes you feel refreshed.

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Tofu Pudding

Tofu Pudding

Dou Hua is a Chinese dessert made with an extra soft form of tofu. It is also referred to as tofu pudding. Dou Hua in Sichuan is often made without any sugar at all, then served by pole-carrying or bicycle vendors with a number of condiments such as chili oil, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper, scallions, and nuts, and is sometimes eaten along with white rice as well.

豆（dòu）花（huā）

豆花是四川成都有名的地方小吃。豆花在从前多以摊担形式经营，普遍流行于城市和农村，是一种历史悠久的民间小吃。制作豆花需要选用上等黄豆，用井水 或河水浸泡充分后细磨为浆，过滤豆渣后烧沸倒入木桶待用；取上釉青砂缸放入用水调好的红苕淀粉和石膏水，冲入烧沸的豆浆，静置让其凝成豆花。酸辣豆花是豆 花的一个品种，用酱油、醋、辣椒面、味精调成味汁，放入事先熬烫的豆花，撒上芽菜末、油酥黄豆、大头菜末和葱花即成。酸辣豆花口味酸辣咸鲜，豆花细嫩，配 料酥香，味浓滚烫，别有风味。以成都老店“谭豆花”最为著名。

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Celery with Bean Curd CheeseTaste: Delicious.

Features: Brightly colored.

Ingredients:

500 grams (1.1 lb) celery

30 grams (1 oz) bean curd cheese

10 grams (2 tsp) sugar

2 grams (1/3 tsp) salt

1 gram (1/4 tsp) MSG

10 grams (2 tsp) salad oil

Directions:

1．Cut the celery on a slant into shreds. Quick-boil these along with bean curd cheese which should also be cut into shreds of preferable thickness. When the water boils, take out, drain off the water and place in a bowl.

2．Heat the oil in a wok to 200-220 ºC (390-430 ºF) and pour on the celery and bean curd cheese. Add the salt, sugar, MSG, and salad oil. Mix well and serve.

(Source: culture.chinese.cn)