What to eat in winter?

Speaking of winter, the first things that come to local people’s mind are the mouth-watering seasonal foods. 

 Warm Pot 

It’s enjoyable to eat warm pot with friends in winter. Warm pot is actually the hot pot with Suzhou style. Put some semi-finished foods and stock into the pot and fire the charcoal to keep up the heat. When you finish the foods, you can put some fresh vegetables into the pot to make your diet more balanced. 

 Cubed Pork with Soy Sauce 

The way to cook pork in Suzhou varies with the season. During the winter months, cubed pork with soy sauce (酱方) is often seen on dinner table in Suzhou. With a soft mouthfeel, the pork is really worth a bite. 

 Vegetable Rice with Cured Pork 

The bok-choy after frost tastes a little sweet, so it perfectly matches the cured pork belly. Just add a bit of lard and mix it well can make the rice more delicious!

Winter Wine 

Winter wine remains must-drink among Suzhou locals. The sweet yellow wine, with a strong scent of osmanthus flowers, is brewed once a year before the Winter Solstice. Winter wine is low in alcohol as its ABV is 2% to 4%.