1. 鱼生（Sashimi）
Living off the land and the sea, the Chaoshan region, with its mountains and coastal waters, boasts a rich natural larder. For the food-loving people of Chaoshan, preserving the original flavor of ingredients is the ultimate pursuit in cuisine. Eating sashimi is a major feature of Chaoshan cuisine.
Don’t be nervous. Fresh sashimi has no fishy smell at all. Instead, it is characterized by the natural sweetness of the fish itself. It is definitely worth a try.
2. 潮汕生腌小海鲜（Seafood Marination）
Marinated seafood is an extremely distinctive traditional delicacy in the Chaoshan region. It is famous for its unique taste of being “fresh without being fishy and tender without being raw.” Locals jokingly refer to it as a “poison” because once you have tasted it, you will never forget it. Common marinated seafood includes mantis shrimp (commonly known as “shrimp with urine”), crab roe, shrimp, and shellfish (such as blood clams and ark clams). The marinating sauce is usually based on soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, chili, and cilantro, which can be adjusted according to personal taste to create a multi-layered sensory experience of saltiness, spiciness, sourness, and freshness.
3. 隆江猪脚饭（Pig’s Trotter Rice）
Lunjiao Pig’s Trotter Rice is a well-known traditional delicacy in the Chaoshan region of Guangdong Province. It originated in Lunjiao Town, Huilai County, Jieyang City, and has a history of over a thousand years. The slightly fatty pig’s trotter is the most fragrant, and it is clearly full of collagen. Drizzled with a special sauce, it is the best dish to go with rice.
