50 popular street foods in China, each one sure to whet your appetite.

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A whirlwind tour through rural markets in Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou, where nearly 50 street foods are prepared from scratch. Watch vendors whip up everything from spicy stir-fried pork intestines and melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly to a jaw-dropping 250-kilogram batch of braised pig head, all at surprisingly low prices. With a ten-yuan buffet offering unlimited dishes and the communal spectacle of a hundred people sharing lamb soup, this video captures the warm, bustling energy of everyday life in China's countryside.

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Hello friends, I'm Xiaorui. In this video, I visited Chongqing, Sichuan Province, China, to film a lively morning market that locals love to frequent, where prices are incredibly low. This market embodies the richest sense of everyday life and the most authentic flavors of life. First, I saw a stall making braised food. Two large iron pots can braise 500 kilograms of pig's head meat a day. The freshly cooked pig's head meat smelled delicious from afar; it was tender, flavorful, and not greasy, making it very popular with locals. The vendor was brushing a

layer of cooking oil onto the pig's head meat to give it a reddish color and prevent it from drying out. Besides braised pig 's head meat , traditionally braised goose was also a favorite. I discovered that braised goose was very cheap at this market , only 13 yuan for 500 grams. The golden-yellow goose skin was as thin as a cicada's wing , with a slight chewiness and gelatinous texture, breaking easily with a light bite. The freshly braised goose meat was delicate and not dry. The goose meat, its texture infused with the essence of the old braising

sauce, slowly melts in the oil, becoming rich yet not greasy. Braised pig's head meat is 24 yuan per kilogram. This stall is currently making Guizhou cuisine's top-tier spicy stir-fried chicken. First, the chicken is evenly cut into small pieces. The soul of the stir-fried chicken lies in this spoonful of rapeseed oil. Garlic slices are sautéed in oil until hot, then dried chili peppers and the chopped chicken pieces are added and stir -fried over high heat. Cooking wine is added to remove any fishy smell and enhance the flavor. Continue to stir-fry,

rendering out the excess oil from the chicken. This spoonful of fermented chili paste is absolutely the soul of the stir -fried chicken. The chicken is selected from local free-range chickens, with firm and tender meat. After being sautéed in plenty of rapeseed oil, it is slowly stir-fried with fermented chili paste, resulting in chicken coated in red oil that is soft, flavorful, and not greasy. This stir-fried chicken, served with rice, is incredibly delicious. Stir-fried chicken is 80 yuan per kilogram. What you see now is salted braised pork belly .

Braised pork belly is a classic steamed dish from the Sichuan and Chongqing regions, a staple at Sichuan and Chongqing banquets and everyday meals. One of the essential dishes on the table is pork belly with skin. First, it is steamed until it is just cooked through. While it is still hot, it is coated with caramelized sugar or dark soy sauce and deep-fried until the skin wrinkles and turns a date-red color. It is then sliced ​​thinly, topped with pickled mustard greens, ginger slices, and Sichuan peppercorns for seasoning , and steamed for 1 to 2

hours. After steaming, it is inverted and plated. 64 yuan per kilogram of braised pork belly . This bustling market is full of life and the atmosphere is lively. The stall you see now is making rice candy. Sichuan rice candy is a classic traditional sweet snack in the Sichuan and Chongqing areas. Its main ingredients are glutinous rice, millet, and other grains, with the addition of white sugar and maltose. It is also combined with nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, and sesame seeds for aroma. The millet coated with syrup and various ingredients is poured

into a special mold , pressed flat, cooled, and then cut into small pieces. The finished rice candy is crispy and crumbly with a gentle bite. The aroma of rice, sugar, and firmness are all present. The aroma of fruit oil blends perfectly with the sweetness. They're currently making salt and pepper flavored rice candy, which is salty, sweet, and slightly numbing . It's 26 yuan per kilogram. This stall is selling all-you-can-eat boxed meals at a very affordable price of only 10 yuan per person . There are over 10 kinds of cold dishes, hot dishes,

vegetarian dishes, and meat dishes. Eat as much as you like, no time limit, no quantity limit. The owner's dishes have a very homey flavor, and every dish is incredibly delicious with rice. Sichuan people love meat and must have meat at every meal. Braised pork intestines are very popular with locals. They also sell fragrant rice cakes, freshly steamed buns, and flower rolls. This stall is making poached chicken. They offer free-range chicken and black-boned chicken . The braised chicken is evenly cut into pieces and mixed with chopped green onions,

ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. This spoonful of chili oil is definitely the soul of the poached chicken. Poached chicken is 46 yuan per kilogram. The handsome young man you see here is making it. Naan is a representative staple food and snack in Xinjiang, with diverse flavors and a firm, chewy texture. It is an indispensable part of the local people's daily diet. Naan is made primarily from wheat. The fermented dough is rolled into a flatbread, and small holes are pricked all over the surface with a naan needle. The flatbread is coated with scallions.

The traditional method is to stick the flatbread to the inner wall of the tandoor oven and bake it over a high-temperature open fire. Freshly baked naan has a charred aroma and becomes more flavorful with each chew. It is suitable for eating on its own or paired with roasted meat or pilaf. Naan costs five yuan a piece . The vendor is hand-cutting braised beef and braised goose, which are very popular with the locals. Braised goose is very cheap at this market , generally 26-30 yuan per kilogram. Lamb offal is also popular with the locals. It can be

stir-fried or used in soup. Lamb offal costs 36 yuan per kilogram. A bowl of porridge is definitely a must for breakfast for Chongqing people. Porridge can be eaten with various pickled vegetables. Porridge costs 4 yuan a piece. This stall 's dried pork is very popular, available in five-spice and spicy varieties . The dried pork is thinly sliced ​​and goes very well with alcohol. Dried pork is 72 yuan per kilogram. Crispy fried river fish is readily available. Rongchang braised goose is a common sight in Sichuan and Chongqing. People from these

regions love meat and must have it at every meal. Various braised meats are very popular with locals. What you see now is a "baba banquet " ( a traditional Sichuan-style banquet area). Chengdu locals highly regard this place as a dedicated Sichuan cuisine restaurant . According to locals, the Sichuan dishes here are the most authentic. Currently, they are preparing red oil chicken pieces. The variety of dishes is very rich , including cold dishes, hot dishes, chicken, duck, fish, and various seafood—fifty or sixty kinds in total . The chefs are

currently preparing garlic-flavored pork belly. This is the steamed dish area ; salty and sweet braised pork belly are very popular with Chengdu locals. Here, everyone needs to serve themselves. Locals describe it as speaking by "shouting" and choosing dishes by "grabbing"—if your reaction speed is slow... Your favorite dishes won't be taken away by others. Let's see how spectacular the "Ba Ba Banquet" is. The seating stretches for hundreds of meters along a small river , accommodating hundreds of people at the same time. All the dishes come from one

restaurant's kitchen. This is their signature dish: cold noodles. The way they sell it is unique. Customers don't order; they eat whatever the chef makes. Each person needs to bring their own favorite dishes , and they have to be quick —otherwise, their favorite dishes will be taken away. After the chefs prepare various stir-fries, someone pushes a cart to deliver them for customers to choose from. The stir-fries are mainly spicy and savory, but there are also sweet, sour, salty, and sweet flavors . The prices are also very reasonable, with the

cheapest being only 8 yuan and the most expensive only 58 yuan. This is the main reason why many people like this "Ba Ba Banquet." Every dish has a strong, irresistible aroma . Both the taste and the color can conquer the taste buds of countless discerning diners. The dining scene is spectacular , a veritable "flourish" for a thousand people. During peak hours, you need to queue or share a table. I am currently in Tianhui Town, Chengdu, Sichuan Province. This rural market is full of lively atmosphere . The stall owner is making fermented bean curd with

hairy tofu. Under suitable temperature and humidity, the mold grows on the tofu. The enzymes secreted by the mold cause the protein in the tofu to decompose, forming a unique flavor. Salt, five-spice powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, chili powder, etc. are added and shaken evenly so that each piece of tofu is coated with seasoning. It is then stored in a sealed jar and can be kept for up to 1 year. Hairy tofu costs 20 yuan a jar. The shop you see now is making Sichuan sausage. Sichuan sausage is very popular with locals. The aroma of the finished

sausage can be smelled from afar. First, slice pork with a 3:7 lean-to-fat ratio. Add chili powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, salt, sugar, cooking wine, and other seasonings , mix well, and marinate for several hours. Stuff the marinated pork into pig small intestine casings. Freshly made Sichuan sausages cost 80 yuan per kilogram. Tie both ends tightly and tie small sections every 20 centimeters with string. Finally, hang them in a ventilated place to dry for 7-10 days. The finished Sichuan sausages can be steamed or stir-fried, with various ways to

eat them. The flavor is salty, sweet, numbing, and spicy. Now you see sesame oil being pressed. The owner of this stall is making preserved eggs by hand. Mix yellow mud with salt and five-spice seasoning to form a paste. Spread the yellow mud evenly on the eggs, wrap them in rice husks, and place the wrapped eggs in a sealed bag. They can be eaten after 20 days in winter. Handmade preserved eggs cost 2 yuan each. Sichuan people love to eat pig intestines. There are many ways to cook pig intestines in Sichuan. This rural market is full of life. Locals

love to visit this stall. The owner is selling freshly braised cooked food . Slicing braised pig's head meat, 34 yuan per kilogram. Various cooked foods, perfect with alcohol. This stall is selling braised goose. Sichuan braised goose is a traditional specialty of Sichuan. Sichuan braised goose is characterized by its spicy and numbing flavor, with a distinct spiciness and numbing taste and a rich braised aroma. Braised goose, 32 yuan per kilogram. Sichuan baba, 1 yuan each. This shop is making ham sausage on site. Meat and starch are mixed with various

spices in proportion to form a paste . The meat paste is stuffed into sausage casings and steamed. Ham sausage, 12 yuan per kilogram. This stall is making scallion pancakes. Scallion pancakes are also an indispensable staple food for breakfast in Sichuan. Frying them until golden brown on both sides, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, scallion pancakes, 2 yuan each. This lively market has a variety of street foods that whet the appetite. This shop is making tofu noodles on site. Tofu noodles, 12 yuan a bowl. Tofu noodles combine saltiness,

savory flavor, numbing spiciness, and soy sauce. The noodles are chewy and smooth , the tofu is tender , and it is served with crispy peanuts, crunchy soybeans, and various side dishes . The flavors are rich and layered, with the smooth texture of tofu, the chewy texture of noodles , and the crispiness of various toppings. This stall is making mutton soup. The braised mutton is stir-fried over high heat until fragrant, then mutton bones are added to make a rich broth. A bowl of this mutton soup is perfect for a warm and comforting drink in winter. Mutton

soup is 78 yuan per kilogram . Now we see fried crispy pork. The freshly fried crispy pork is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The outer shell is crispy and delicious, while the meat inside is tender and juicy, with the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns and numbing peppercorns. Fried crispy pork is 32 yuan per kilogram. Freshly ground Sichuan peppercorn powder. Sichuan specialty braised duck. Fermented glutinous rice, a favorite of locals in Sichuan. This beautiful female owner is mixing braised dishes. The braised meat and vegetables are mixed

with chili oil , salt, MSG, five-spice powder, and other seasonings. It's spicy, fragrant, and a must-have with alcohol. Now we see this stall making hairy tofu and fermented bean curd. Hairy tofu and fermented bean curd are special fermented soy products. First, the tofu is naturally fermented with mold , growing fine white mold. Then, salt, high-proof liquor, chili powder, numbing peppercorn powder, spices, etc. are added. Fermented tofu made in this way can be eaten after 7 days and has a shelf life of up to 1 year. Fermented tofu can be eaten in many

ways; it can be served with porridge or rice, or added to dishes for flavor. A jar of fermented tofu costs 25 yuan. This stall is making beef offal noodles on site. First, the rice noodles are simply seasoned , then soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, peppercorns, and chili peppers are added. Pickled vegetables, cilantro, and scallions are added. The beef offal soup is made with beef tripe, intestines, lungs, liver, and heart, simmered for 5 hours. A spoonful of beef offal soup is poured over the seasoned rice noodles. The rice noodles are smooth and

elastic, absorbing the broth and becoming even more flavorful. Beef offal noodles are the soul of Guiyang's breakfast and late-night snacks. A bowl of beef offal noodles costs 12 yuan. The owner of this stall is frying potato chips. Guiyang fried potato chips, locally called fried potato chips, are one of the most representative street snacks in Guiyang. The fried chips are crispy, fragrant, fresh, and spicy. The production process often uses a double-frying method: the first fry sets the shape to a semi-transparent state, and the second fry removes

excess oil and makes them crispier. They come out golden and fragrant. These crispy yet not greasy potato chips , sprinkled with Guiyang chili powder, are spicy, fragrant, and crunchy. They come in flavors like seaweed, cucumber, tomato, barbecue, and spicy. The chips cost 30 yuan per kilogram. This stall also makes a popular egg and milk cake. The cake is characterized by its rich milky aroma and smooth texture. First, the mold is evenly brushed with egg wash. Wheat flour, eggs, milk, and water are mixed into a batter. The batter is then poured evenly

into the mold. Various nuts are placed on top. The baked cake is a pale yellow color, with a delicate, air-filled texture . It's soft and springy when pressed, and when broken open, it's smooth and not crumbly. The taste is a perfect blend of milk and egg flavors with a moderate sweetness. Egg and milk cake is a versatile choice for breakfast or afternoon tea. It costs 36 yuan per kilogram in Guiyang. People who love spicy food can't live without it. Now, this handsome owner is making chili sauce. He uses Huaxi long chilies and Zunyi facing-heaven

chilies as the core ingredients, adding garlic cloves, minced ginger, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, Sichuan peppercorns, and Sichuan peppercorn powder. The seasoned chilies are then blended in a blender. This results in a chili sauce that is fresh, spicy, rich, and has a strong grainy texture. It's the core base for spicy chicken and twice-cooked pork, becoming more fragrant the more it's cooked. A jar of chili sauce costs 20 yuan. In Guizhou, green sugarcane is ubiquitous. Also known as green-skinned bamboo sugarcane, it's a common seasonal fruit on

the streets during autumn and winter, known for its sweetness, juiciness, crispness, and lack of fiber . After peeling, the green sugarcane is evenly cut into sections and can be eaten directly. Guiyang's green sugarcane has crisp, tender flesh with fine, soft fibers, leaving little residue after chewing. It's refreshingly sweet without being cloying, and has a subtle sugarcane aroma. Green sugarcane costs 4 yuan per kilogram. Jin, a large market hidden in the bustling city of Guiyang, is full of life. This stall is making tofu balls on site. Tofu balls

are a Guiyang intangible cultural heritage food and one of the most representative local street snacks. The process involves crushing firm tofu, squeezing out the water, adding minced ginger, chopped green onions, Sichuan peppercorn powder, salt, and other seasonings, then hand-kneading them into round balls and deep-frying them until golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The fried tofu balls can be eaten with a dipping sauce made with houttuynia cordata (a plant with a strong fishy smell). Tofu balls cost 24 yuan per kilogram.

What you see now are freshly roasted sunflower seeds, which cost 30 yuan per kilogram. The couple at this stall are making buckwheat cakes. Buckwheat cakes are a traditional local delicacy in Guizhou. Buckwheat cakes are usually... Buckwheat pancakes, made primarily from sweet buckwheat flour, are mixed with water to form a paste, a little chive is added , and then pan-fried until golden brown on both sides. They cost 24 yuan per kilogram. This bustling market not only offers a wealth of agricultural products but also a variety of street foods that whet

the appetite. The glutinous rice cakes at this stall are very popular with locals ; they are a representative traditional rice-based snack from Guizhou, made primarily from glutinous rice. They are a must-have warm food for breakfast, late-night snacks, and festivals in Guiyang. There are yellow, purple, and white glutinous rice cakes, which cost 12 yuan per kilogram. Oranges cost 4 yuan per kilogram. Now we see Northeast soybeans, street food, and Old Beijing donkey rolls. The braised tofu at this stall looks reddish and appetizing. Braised tofu costs

30 yuan per kilogram. Now we see various fried chilies. Fried chili peppers are 40 yuan per kilogram. This stall sells firm tofu, which is popular with locals who line up to buy it. Firm tofu is 8 yuan per kilogram . This stall is making egg- wrapped potatoes on-site. Egg-wrapped potatoes perfectly combine potatoes, a favorite food of Guizhou people , with tender eggs . Egg-wrapped potatoes are 8 yuan per serving. This stall is selling glutinous rice. The glutinous rice is made from local round-grain glutinous rice, soaked and steamed, with a little soy

sauce and salt for simple seasoning. Side dishes can include crispy pork cracklings, pickled radish cubes, houttuynia cordata, scallions, kelp slices, and shredded potatoes. The glutinous rice is savory, slightly spicy, and has a rich flavor; every bite is full of homely warmth. Glutinous rice is 6 yuan a bowl. The couple at this stall are making fried dough cakes. The filling for the fried dough cakes is made with pork and scallions. The dough is kneaded and a little Sichuan peppercorn powder is added. The filling is then wrapped inside, resulting in

fried dough cakes that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and juicy. The dough is then pressed after being filled. After being shaped into flatbreads , they are pan-fried in a flat-bottomed pan until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Chili powder can be added according to the customer's taste. The flatbreads are 5 yuan each. This stall is making savory flatbreads . Savory flatbreads are a classic snack that can be found everywhere on the streets of Guiyang. With their crispy outside and soft inside, rich savory flavor, slightly spicy

and salty taste, they have become a popular choice for breakfast and late-night snacks . The dough is rolled into a flatbread about one meter in diameter. First, a layer of shortening is evenly brushed on it and then pan-fried in a flat-bottomed pan until golden brown on both sides. The finished flatbreads have a crispy and layered outer layer and a soft and chewy inside. While the flatbreads are hot, they are brushed with a secret spicy sauce. After brushing on the secret sauce , the flatbreads are sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions .

The aroma of the sauce and the flatbreads fills the whole street. Savory flatbreads are 18 yuan per kilogram. This market is full of the lively atmosphere. It is hard to imagine that Guizhou people love bean products. Bean products are eaten in many ways in Guiyang. The rural market we see now is full of the lively atmosphere. Spicy dried beef is very popular with locals. The dried beef costs 180 yuan per kilogram. The beautiful female owner is making crispy duck. She evenly cuts the braised duck meat into pieces and fries it in oil with potatoes,

onions, and other side dishes until crispy and fragrant. After frying, she adds chili powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, sesame seeds, scallions, and other seasonings. This makes a spicy, numbing, and fragrant crispy duck that fills the entire street, making countless people drool. Crispy duck costs 29 yuan each, and customers are snapping up corn cakes for 1 yuan each. This stall sells mutton soup, a favorite among Kunming locals. The mutton is cooked fresh daily for 180 yuan per kilogram. After customers select their mutton, the owner slices and weighs

it. Each serving of mutton soup includes free sheep's blood and side dishes. The soup base is made from mutton bones and meat, simmered for over 5 hours, with chili, Sichuan peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorn powder, salt, chicken essence, etc. This simple seasoning method ensures the original flavor of the mutton soup . The aroma fills the entire street the moment the soup is served. Mutton soup is best enjoyed with rice or rice noodles. Yunnan mutton soup, often called mutton hot pot, is a popular autumn and winter dish in central and northeastern Yunnan.

It uses locally raised black goats as its core ingredient, emphasizing a clear broth, slow simmering, and minimal seasoning to enhance the flavor. The dipping sauce is also a signature dish for Yi and other ethnic minorities during festivals. What you see now is mutton soup noodles being made. Mutton soup noodles can be eaten with mutton soup. A bowl of mutton soup noodles costs 12 yuan. This stall is making barley buckwheat cakes. Barley buckwheat cakes are a healthy breakfast combining highland grains with traditional Yunnan-style cake-making

techniques. Barley buckwheat cakes are low in fat, high in fiber, and have a rich wheat aroma, suitable for all ages and a good daily meal replacement . They are golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides, soft inside, and contain whole grains. Barley buckwheat cakes can be paired with Pu'er tea, soy milk, mutton soup, etc. The food is available in both sweetened and sugar-free varieties. Highland barley and buckwheat cakes are 30 yuan each. The stall you see here is making fried pork rinds. Fried pork rinds can be eaten in various ways , such as

with alcohol, in cold dishes, or cooked with rice noodles. Fried pork rinds are 30 yuan per kilogram. This stall is also making pea flour noodles and handmade rice rolls. Pea flour noodles and handmade rice rolls are popular summer snacks in Kunming. Both types of noodles can be combined. The main flavor is sour, spicy, and savory, with soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, minced garlic , cilantro, and crushed peanuts as the main seasonings. Pea flour noodles and rice rolls are 8 yuan per serving. The pea flour noodles are tender,

chewy, and have a refreshing, non-greasy bean flavor . The rice rolls are fragrant, soft yet chewy, and smooth to the taste. This stall is making freshly fried potato chips and fries. The raw materials are selected from Yunnan's high-altitude potatoes. The chips are freshly cut, fried, and seasoned. The fried potato chips are golden, honeycomb-like, thin, crispy, and not greasy, with a strong potato flavor . Various flavors are available. This stall offers a variety of flavors of fried potato chips, including barbecue, spicy, tomato, and seaweed, priced

at 24 yuan per kilogram. They are also making crispy shredded chicken on-site . The shredded chicken uses local free-range chickens or Sanhuang chickens. The chicken is first braised and then chilled to make the skin firmer and crispier. The braised chicken is then shredded by hand. The basic seasonings include chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, minced garlic, cilantro, crushed peanuts, light soy sauce, small red chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. The key ingredient is freshly squeezed lime. After adding the seasonings and mixing well, it's ready to eat.

Crispy shredded chicken is 72 yuan per kilogram. This stall is also making corn milk cakes on-site. The method is simple: grind corn into a paste, add a small amount of white sugar and glutinous rice flour , wrap it in fresh corn husks , steam it over high heat, and it's ready to eat. Corn milk cakes are 2 yuan each. This stall, run by a husband and wife, is also making poached chicken on-site . The preparation and taste of the chopped chicken are similar to those of hand-shredded chicken. Free-range chickens, yellow-feathered chickens, or black-boned

chickens are also available. The braised chicken is cut into even pieces. The seasonings include chili oil, minced garlic , Sichuan peppercorns, cilantro, crushed peanuts, Sichuan peppercorns, and pickling paste. The marinated chicken has a firm texture and is fragrant , spicy, and sour, making it a perfect accompaniment to alcohol. White -cut chicken is 60 yuan per kilogram. This stall is selling pickled chicken feet. Pickled chicken feet are very popular with locals. Originating from Sichuan style, pickled chicken feet have been adapted to local

pickling methods and spices in Kunming , with the addition of Thai lemon and small red chilies. The skin is chewy and crisp, the meat is tender and not dry , and the sour and spicy flavor is appetizing with a hint of sweetness and the aroma of spices. Pickled chicken feet are 50 yuan per kilogram . This market is full of life and vibrant atmosphere . Green sugarcane is also popular with locals. Green sugarcane is 20 yuan per piece. Vegetables are also sold. This stall is making Sichuan-style tofu rice, with buckwheat rice and corn rice as the main

dishes. What you see now is buckwheat rice; you can choose between buckwheat rice and corn rice, or a double-portion corn rice for 6 yuan. This stall is making scallion pancakes, fried in oil until golden brown on both sides , crispy on the outside and soft on the inside , with a strong scallion aroma. Scallion pancakes are 3 yuan each. What you see now is white sugar sesame cakes, also 3 yuan each. Yunnan sausages are very popular with locals ; many older customers are vying to buy them. Pure meat sausages are 49 yuan per kilogram. At this rural market,

I also found many stalls selling grilled gluten , grilled until crispy on the outside and brushed with a secret spicy sauce. Grilled gluten is 3 yuan each. This stall is making fried dough sticks ( youxiang baba). Fried dough sticks are a traditional Yunnan festival food and a popular street breakfast item. Fried dough sticks are made primarily from wheat flour and brown sugar. The dough is flattened in a mold and placed in the oil. It quickly puffs up and becomes hollow after being fried until golden brown on both sides. The result is a crispy exterior

and a soft interior, sweet but not cloying , with a rich wheat aroma and oily fragrance. The glutinous rice cakes are 3 yuan each. The aroma of the freshly grilled lamb skewers at this stall can fill the entire street. They sizzle and drip oil, making them look incredibly appetizing. The lamb skewers are 3 yuan each, sprinkled with chili powder and cumin powder. You can't stop eating them after just one bite. Lamb soup is readily available and is very popular with locals. The side dishes for the lamb soup are different. This stall uses Chinese cabbage

and potato slices. The owner of this stall is making small pot rice noodles. Kunming's local small pot rice noodles are the most representative way of eating rice noodles. The soup base is made with bone broth. A base of meat broth is added, along with a soul- stirring meat sauce, minced ginger, soy sauce, salt, a little MSG, and other seasonings. Each small pot of rice noodles is cooked fresh and served individually. A bowl costs 12 yuan . What you see now is fried potatoes from Kunming, Yunnan Province. Fried potatoes are a street food deeply ingrained

in the bones of Yunnan people. The fried potatoes are simply seasoned with chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn powder, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and cilantro, with a focus on freshness, aroma, spiciness, and numbing sensation. The texture is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Fried potatoes cost 6 yuan a serving. This rural market is filled with the lively atmosphere of everyday life. The stall owner is making hairy tofu and fermented bean curd. Hairy tofu and fermented bean curd are the most classic fermented soy products from Sichuan

and Chongqing. First, the tofu is fermented with mold, growing fine white mold, then high-proof liquor is added... Shake the tofu evenly to ensure each piece absorbs the aroma of the wine. Add chili powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, salt, and a little five-spice powder to coat each piece of tofu evenly. This method produces fermented tofu with a shelf life of up to one year. Fermented tofu with fermented tofu costs 20 yuan per jar. The mutton soup noodles at this stall are very popular with locals. The preparation scene is spectacular and can

accommodate hundreds of people at the same time. What you see now is crispy pork belly, which costs 20 yuan per piece. Various fried river fish , Yunnan sausages, cured pork, and cured ribs are also indispensable delicacies on the Kunming people's table. Sausages cost 72 yuan per kilogram. Now you see this stall making minced meat rolls. Minced meat rolls are a popular breakfast in Kunming. One indispensable staple food is the minced meat steamed bun, priced at 24 yuan per kilogram. This beautiful stall owner is making hand-shredded tofu on-site.

Hand-shredded tofu is a beloved street food in Yunnan, priced at 4 yuan per piece. This stall is making honey cakes. Honey cakes are made by mixing wheat flour, honey, and eggs into a paste, then baking it in molds. Honey cakes are 30 yuan per kilogram. This stall's fried potatoes have many locals queuing up to buy. This rural market is full of life. Follow my video to explore and eat at this lively market and experience the joy that food brings. Thank you for watching, Xiao Rui. More exciting content next time!

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