Jinling Food-The Taste of Nanjing

摘要

AUTUMN is the best season for eating duck.In Nanjing,the ancient capital of six dynasties in Chinese history,there are numerous cuisines and delicacies involving duck waiting to be discovered,such as roast duck,preserved duck,and osmanthus duck.Among all these delicacies,Nanjing preserved duck is a traditional dish.As early as the Ming(1368-1644)and Qing(1644-1911)dynasties,“the imperial academy,colored glaze tower,black satin fabrics,and preserved duck”were all written into the lyrics of the folk songs of Nanjing,testifying to the long history of the preserved duck with a good reputation.