China Bustling Street Food Market: Rainbow Dumplings, Legendary Rice Noodles & More

are braised first, then fried. This one is the more common braised version, with a firmer bite. Personally, I prefer the braised-and-fried version. Pig trotters are rich in collagen and good for the skin, so Chinese people love eating them, especially women. Soft, juicy, rich—absolutely delicious 😋 This stall sells Assorted Chilled Jelly Bowls. Ingredients include locust flowers, pandan leaves, and glutinous rice flour. On cold days, some people prefer adding hot brown sugar syrup; on hot days, people prefer brown sugar shaved ice. The black one is

made from Mesona herb, and the yellow one is locust flower jelly. These are Taro Balls made from purple sweet potato and pumpkin. Vendor: This is a wooden mallet. This stall sells deep-fried beef and taro stuffed pastries. This batter contains shredded taro. Crispy outside, soft inside—savory and juicy. Delicious! This stall sells freshly ground corn juice. The vendor is filtering out the corn pulp. This thick and silky corn juice smells amazing! Sweet, smooth, rich—so tasty! Liuzhou’s most famous specialty is, of course, Luosifen. Luosifen is a

sour and spicy rice noodle soup from Liuzhou, known for its pickled bamboo shoots and river snail broth. I ordered a dry-mixed Luosifen, with crispy pork, fried pork skin, snail meat, and pickled bamboo shoots. Add the special house sauce. At the bottom are greens, pickled long beans, wood ear mushrooms, minced garlic, and fried peanuts. Fried egg is the soul companion of Luosifen, soaking up all the broth and full of flavor! These are free self-serve toppings: perilla leaves, green chili sauce, pickled radish, and more. This fried egg is crispy, fluffy,

and juicy! The fried pork skin soaked in broth has a jelly-like texture. The unique smell of Luosifen comes from fermented bamboo shoots, and the umami comes from the snail broth. The more you eat this uniquely scented noodle, the more addictive it becomes! Have you ever tried noodles that smell strong but taste amazing? This stall sells herbal wellness teas. Ingredients include jasmine, chrysanthemum, monk fruit flower, and wild honey tea. Monk fruit is a popular wellness ingredient in China, naturally sweet and often brewed as tea, believed to help

cool the body and soothe the throat. Me: Did you add sugar? Vendor: No sugar. The plants are naturally sweet. Refreshing, sweet, and healthy—highly recommended! These are Liuzhou’s local specialty fruit—Crispy Kumquats. The quality of these kumquats is excellent. These premium kumquats are as big as eggs! They’re expensive, but the vendor generously offers free samples. Crispy skin, sweet and juicy flesh—absolutely delicious! After tasting, I immediately bought 1 kilogram! This grilled pork jerky stall is packed with customers. This square pork

jerky is made from lean pork minced into paste, mixed with sugar, salt, soy sauce, and honey, with a bit of flour or starch to bind it, then rolled thin and baked. Before selling, it’s grilled over charcoal again for extra aroma. There are three flavors: Original, Black Pepper, and Spicy. The whole stall is filled with rich meaty and smoky aromas. I bought Black Pepper and Spicy flavors. Just look at that color—so appetizing! Smoky, chewy, sweet and savory—you can’t stop eating it! There are several stalls selling flower-infused wine. These

flower wines are especially popular among young women. This is Osmanthus Wine. Rich floral aroma, lightly sweet and chilled, smooth and gentle. This one is made with hibiscus and rose. It’s smooth and comforting, not harsh—perfect for slow sipping. This flower wine is so good—thumbs up 👍 This is pork belly that’s fried first, then roasted. Usually cut into small pieces and dipped in pepper salt. Crispy outside, tender inside, smoky and fragrant—a local everyday snack. This stall sells Salt-Baked Chicken. The whole chicken is wrapped in

coarse salt, and slowly baked over low heat. The skin is slightly salty and aromatic, while the meat stays tender. This stall sells White Cut Chicken (Poached Chicken). White Cut Chicken is one of the most common home-style dishes in southern China. It’s gently poached in water, preserving its original flavor with yellow skin and tender meat. It’s usually dipped in minced ginger and garlic or light soy sauce. Light, fresh, smooth, and not greasy. This is Soy Sauce Chicken. The whole chicken is simmered in a braising liquid of soy sauce, sugar, and

spices, and slowly cooked until fully infused with flavor. The taste is savory, sweet, and aromatic. This stall sells hawthorn soaked in sugar syrup. Hawthorn is naturally very sour, In northern China, it’s often made into candied hawthorn skewers, while in the south, people prefer cooking it and soaking it in sugar. These hawthorns are soaked until very sweet, sweet with a hint of sour, and pleasantly crisp. This cup of hawthorn syrup is refreshingly sweet and sour! You are the best audience. Thank you for spending time exploring the market with me

every time. I hope my videos whet your appetite and help you relax. See you next time on our China market adventure!