Do Chinese Really Eat Everything? Inside Guangdong's Exotic Market

Hi everyone, I’m Alin 🤗 On this food tour, I’ve come to Shunde, Guangdong, China, to explore its “wild” food culture. What’s most fascinating here are the exotic ingredients you rarely see elsewhere: alligator, snake, bamboo rat, scorpion, turtle… … China is a vast country, so why are there so many exotic ingredients at the markets in Shunde, Guangdong? Cantonese cuisine emphasizes the concept of “food as medicine.” This philosophy encourages Cantonese people to boldly try various ingredients in search of their potential health benefits. While these exotic ingredients may seem unbelievable to outsiders, to locals, they’re simply part of their daily diet—a reflection of their belief in the healing power of food. In addition, the market is home to many authentic Cantonese delicacies, such as roast pork, lion-head goose, and handmade peanut candy. =========================================================== #GuangdongFood #CantoneseCuisine #ChinaFoodMarket #CantoneseFood #AlinFoodWalk