The early morning sun shines on the seaside town, adding a touch of warm color to this quiet place.
Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen got up early. They were full of curiosity about this small town, especially the local cuisine.
Yesterday they had already heard about some good places to eat from the B&B owner, and today they couldn't wait to start their food tour.
They first came to a small restaurant near the sea. As soon as they entered, they could smell the fresh aroma of seafood.
The restaurant's decoration is simple but full of marine elements. Curtains made of shells hang on the walls and small sailboat models are placed on the tables.
The boss was a warm-hearted middle-aged man. When he saw Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen, his eyes sparkled with welcome.
Shen Qingchen took Jiang Zhi to sit by the window so that they could enjoy the delicious food while enjoying the sea view outside the window.
The boss came over with a menu. The menu was filled with a variety of seafood dishes, each one was mouth-watering.
Shen Qingchen carefully ordered dishes for Jiang Zhi. Knowing that Jiang Zhi liked to eat shrimp, he ordered a signature shrimp dish first.
This shrimp dish is made with fresh local shrimps. The shrimps are large and plump.
The chef cleans the shrimps very well, marinates them with a special sauce, fries them in oil until golden brown, and finally sprinkles them with some special spices.
When served, the shrimps are brightly colored and fragrant.
In addition to shrimp, Shen Qingchen also ordered a steamed fish.
The fish was caught from the sea that morning and was extremely fresh.
The chef cut a few times on the fish, added onions, ginger, garlic and some local seasonings, and then steamed it.
The fish cooked in this way is tender and melts in your mouth, and the freshness of the fish itself is completely preserved.
Jiang Zhi looked at the steamed fish with anticipation in his eyes.
She gently picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks, put it in her mouth and savored it carefully.
The delicious flavor spread across her taste buds, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "This fish is so delicious! It feels more delicious than any fish I've ever eaten before."
Shen Qingchen looked at Jiang Zhi's satisfied look, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
They also tasted a local specialty seafood soup, which was made with a variety of seafood, including crabs, shellfish, fish pieces, etc.
The soup has a rich color and a mellow flavor.
Every sip of soup is full of the freshness of seafood. The flavors of various seafood blend together without losing their own characteristics.
Jiang Zhi took a sip of the soup and felt as if the deliciousness of the entire ocean was contained in it.
She smiled and said to Shen Qingchen: “This soup is really special. I have never tasted such delicious seafood soup.”
Shen Qingchen also took a sip and nodded in agreement.
After eating the seafood, they ordered some fresh fruits.
The fruits here are all grown by local farmers and have not undergone much processing, retaining the most original taste.
They ordered a mango platter, the mangoes were big and golden in color.
When cut open, the flesh was thick and juicy. Jiang Zhi took a bite of the mango, the sweet juice flowing in her mouth, the rich mango flavor intoxicated her.
In addition to mangoes, they also tried a small local berry, which tastes sweet and sour and has a very special taste.
Then, they strolled through the town’s streets, looking for their next foodie destination.
There are many small stalls on both sides of the town's streets, selling a variety of special pastries.
They stopped in front of an old lady's stall, which was filled with cakes of various shapes and colors, which looked very tempting.
The old lady enthusiastically introduced her pastries to them. These pastries were all made by her own hands using traditional recipes and techniques.
Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen picked out several different pastries. One was made of glutinous rice flour, filled with red bean paste, and sprinkled with shredded coconut.
Jiang Zhi took a bite and found the softness of glutinous rice, the sweetness of red bean paste and the fragrance of coconut flakes mixed together, giving it a very rich taste.
There is also a kind of pastry made from a special local grain. The shape of the pastry is like a small flower, with nuts and honey fillings. This kind of pastry tastes like the aroma of grains, the crispness of nuts and the sweetness of honey, which makes people linger.
A local food festival is being held in the town’s central square.
The food festival was packed with people, and the aroma of all kinds of food filled the air. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen excitedly joined the crowd.
They saw a stall selling a unique delicacy - grilled octopus balls.
However, the octopus balls here are different from the ones they have seen before. The octopus is bigger and the skin of the balls is crispier.
Jiang Zhi bought one and took a bite. The chewiness of the octopus and the crispiness of the meatballs formed a sharp contrast. Coupled with the special sauce, the taste was great.
They also found a stall selling ice cream made with local fruits. Jiang Zhi chose a mango ice cream, which had a very delicate texture and a rich mango flavor.
Shen Qingchen chose a mixed fruit ice cream with strawberry, banana and pineapple flavors. They ate ice cream while continuing to explore the food festival.
In a corner of the food festival, there is a small stall selling a traditional handmade candy. This candy is made from syrup, and then the master's skillful hands pull and shape it into various cute shapes.
Jiang Zhi was attracted by these exquisite candies. She picked out a few candies in the shape of small animals. Shen Qingchen couldn't help laughing when he saw her happy like a child.
They also tasted some local special snacks at the food festival, such as fried vegetable cakes filled with various fresh vegetables and meats, which were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; and chicken skewers grilled with local special spices, which were spicy and delicious and very appetizing.
As the sun gradually sets, their food journey is coming to an end.
That day, they tasted countless delicious foods, each of which left a deep impression on them.
They not only enjoyed the taste feast brought by the delicious food, but also felt the unique food culture of this seaside town.
Jiang Zhi took Shen Qingchen's arm and said with satisfaction: "I am really happy today. The food in this small town is really unforgettable."
Shen Qingchen smiled and replied: “As long as you are happy, we can come here to explore more delicious food in the future.”
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