Spring bamboo shoots

Dishes of stir-fried meat with spring bamboo shoots. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

Although bamboo shoots grow year-round, spring bamboo shoots are considered best when especially crispy and juicy.

Spiral shell

Dishes of stir-fried spiral shell. [Photo/WeChat account: rugaofabu]

Stir-fried spiral shell and stir-fried spiral shell meat with Chinese chives are always popular in Rugao in spring.

White shrimp and red shrimp

Fried white shrimp and red shrimp are common spring delicacies in Rugao.