Hunan is located in the central region of , also known as the land of Sanxiang. Its rich products and beautiful scenery make countless tourists linger here. When it comes to Hunan cuisine, many people's first impression is Hunan cuisine. As one of the eight major cuisines, Hunan cuisine has formed its own unique flavor due to the influence of history, region, humanities and other factors. Today I will share with you 6 special Hunan dishes that you must try when you go to Hunan. They are all the "soul of Hunan cuisine". They are spicy and refreshing, and it is very enjoyable to eat.
No. 1, Fish Head with Chopped Peppers
Speaking of the logo of Hunan cuisine, the four characters "Fish Head with Chopped Peppers" floated by in a second. It combines the "freshness" of the fish head and the "spiciness" of the chopped pepper. The color is very red and bright, which makes people particularly appetizing. It is smooth and tender in the mouth and quite delicious. This characteristic makes the chopped pepper fish The head is loved by many people.
The best ingredient for making this dish is bighead carp head, which is what we usually call fat-headed fish. The head of this fish is relatively large, so it is very suitable for making pepper fish head.
Course 2, Steamed Cured Meat
Steamed Cured Meat is one of the traditional famous dishes of Hunan cuisine. It is a classic dish that every Hunan restaurant must have. Take bacon, Cured Chicken , Cured Fish , etc. and put them into a bowl. , add chopped peppers, ginger, garlic, black bean , etc. and steam them in a pot to highlight the deliciousness of the ingredients. Although the method is simple, the taste of the finished dish is extraordinary. It tastes full of waxy aroma, salty and sweet. Delicious and goes well with meals. If you have time to go to Hunan, don’t miss this steamed cured meat dish.
Course 3, Mao's braised pork
Mao's braised pork is probably a food that everyone likes to eat. It is also known as Mao's braised pork. It is also a unique main dish in the Hunan cuisine series. It uses pork belly as the main ingredient, white sugar and cooking wine. Made with seasonings. Compared with " braised pork " from other places, "Mao's braised pork" is not seasoned and colored with soy sauce, but sugar color and salt are used instead of soy sauce color, and it is slowly boiled until it turns red. In this way, the braised pork is bright red and sweet. It has a salty taste and also has the spiciness of chili.
Course 4, Stir-fried Pork with Chili Peppers
Hunan people are more intolerant of spicy food, so Fried Pork with Chili Peppers is an indispensable dish in Hunan home cooking. In the eyes of Hunan people, its status is not generally high, compared with chopped pepper fish. The head is equally famous, the chili is fresh and tasty, and the pork is full of charred aroma, which is perfect for rice.
The key to making this dish is the heat. The peppers need to be stir-fried until the skin is a little burnt, so that the flavor will be fragrant. Secondly, the peppers and meat must be fried separately before they can be mixed together.
Course 5, Spicy Chicken
Spicy Chicken is a Hunan dish with local characteristics. The century-old Changsha Yuloudong Restaurant is the most famous. The chicken nuggets are piled with fiery red peppers, and the color is bright red. It tastes charred on the outside and tender on the inside. It is spicy and appetizing. It is a must-have whether with rice or wine. It can greatly increase people's appetite and never get tired of eating.
This dish uses hen chicken as the main ingredient, with large red pepper or Chaotian pepper, Sichuan peppercorns as auxiliary ingredients, stir-fried with camellia oil, cooked with Shaoxing wine, yellow vinegar, garlic and various seasonings. .
No. 6, Yongzhou Blood Duck
Blood duck is a must-have dish with local characteristics in Hunan. In the local area, almost every household will make this dish. It is fragrant, salty and spicy, and very delicious. For this dish, when the duck meat is about to come out of the pot, pour in duck blood and duck meat and stir-fry evenly, so that the duck blood quickly solidifies and adheres to the surface of the duck pieces, so the duck meat turns black after frying. Although it cannot be described by appearance, it tastes like a special fragrance.
The above are the 6 delicacies of Hunan recommended to everyone. You must look for them and try them when you come to Hunan.
