To the north of Dongting Lake is Hubei, to the south of Dongting Lake is Hunan. To the east of Hunan is Jiangxi, to the west is Chongqing and Guizhou, to the south is Guangdong and Guangxi, and to the north is Hubei. It is called "Xiang" for short. It is a good place with beautiful scenery and outstanding people. It is not only a tourist resort, but also a town of food. The famous Changsha stinky tofu is also known as "stinky". As one of the eight traditional cuisines, Hunan cuisine definitely has its unique features. Nowadays, Hunan restaurants can be said to be spread all over the country. Today, let's take a look at the flavor of Hunan cuisine.Hunan's 15 most famous Hunan dishes are loved by Hunan people for their spicy and satisfying flavors. How many have you tried
1. Chopped Pepper Fish Head
Chopped Pepper Fish Head is one of the top ten classic dishes in Hunan. It is essential in various Hunan restaurants and many people know and have tried it. The head of a chopped pepper fish is usually chosen from the head of a crucian carp, because the head of a crucian carp is larger than the body of the fish, making it very suitable for making chopped pepper fish heads. The taste of chopped chili fish head: fragrant, spicy, salty, very delicious
2. Face braised pork
Face braised pork is a Hunan style delicacy known for its rich but not greasy taste and unique production techniques.The main ingredients for face saving pork includepork bellyandpork skin. The production process includes multiple steps, from preparing ingredients to final steaming, each step is crucial. Firstly, the pigskin is cut into squares, washed and boiled in a pressure cooker, then poured in Pepsi and marinated for a period of time. Next, soak the fried pork skin in cold water for ten minutes, and then boil it in a pressure cooker for five minutes. At the same time,Front leg meatis also boiled in a pressure cooker for twenty minutes. After cooling, it is torn open by hand and stir fried in oil for one minute. AddChili noodles,SaltandExtremely deliciousfor seasoning. Finally, place the fried pork skin on the back of the bowl, top with the stir fried meat, and steam in a pressure cooker for seven to eight minutes. After steaming the Hunan pork face, flip it over with a plate and sprinkle it with pepper to enhance its flavor. This dish is not only delicious, but also carries the dietary habits and cultural traditions of the Hunan people, making it an essential "face saving dish" for holiday gatherings.
3. Chili stir fried meat
Simple things to the extreme are success. Hunan people have made a simple chili stir fried meat dish to the extreme, which has now spread throughout the country and become a classic signature dish of Hunan restaurants. It has been passed down in the rivers and lakes. If a Hunan restaurant cannot make a good stir fried meat dish, it is definitely not authentic Hunan cuisine. Therefore, stir fried meat has become the standard for many foodies to judge Hunan cuisine
4.Yongzhou Blood Duck
Yongzhou Blood Duck is one of the top ten classic famous dishes in Hunan and a traditional famous dish in Yongzhou City. Yongzhou blood duck has a bright red color and a spicy and salty taste. It is a unique blend of duck meat and blood, and tastes great. Yongzhou blood duck is made by washing and chopping duck meat into small pieces, stir frying it in oil, adding ginger and chili, stir frying evenly, adding fresh duck blood, stir frying and pouring it into a clay pot, adding a small amount of water and slowly simmering over low heat, and finally sprinkling chopped green onions
5,Mao's Braised pork belly
<137. Braised pork belly with Brown Sauce is mainly made of pork, and white sugar and cooking wine are made of colored flavor materials. After cooking, it has a golden color and is oily but not greasy. After cooking, the color is bright red, the meat aroma is strong, and there is no greasy feeling. Due to the addition of a small amount of chili during the firing process, the taste is sweet with a hint of saltiness, salty with spiciness, and sweet without being greasy
6.Preserved meat steamed together
Preserved meat steamed together is one of the top ten classic dishes in Hunan. It is made by steaming preserved meat, preserved fish, preserved chicken, topped with chicken soup, and steamed together with fermented black beans, hence the name "Preserved meat steamed together". The taste of steamed preserved meat: fragrant, salty, slightly spicy, soft and chewy, very delicious
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8. Ningxiang Flavored Snakes
Apart from Guangdong, there is no place in Hunan that loves snakes more than Changsha people. Ningxiang Flavored Snakes originated from Dachengqiao Township, Ningxiang County, Hunan and were introduced to Changsha. In fact, Ningxiang initially did not eat snakes. Later, because a shop made snakes famous, people wanted to try them. Hunan people love to eat spicy food, and flavored snakes are characterized by spiciness, so they are deeply loved by the locals. Ningxiang style snake is made by processing snake meat, washing it, chopping it into small pieces, frying it in oil until golden brown, and then removing it. In the pot, edible oil is added, followed by dried chili peppers, ginger, and spicy sauce. The fried snake meat is then stir fried evenly and poured into a clay pot. High broth is added, and it is simmered over low heat until cooked. Salt and oyster sauce are added for seasoning. The taste of Ningxiang style snake: fragrant, spicy, salty, very appetizing and delicious. The snake meat is very flavorful and chewy, making it a great famous dish
9. Pig blood meatballs
Pig blood meatballs are a traditional home cooked dish in Shaoyang, Hunan, also known as blood tofu. They are made by first adding fresh pig blood, tofu, minced meat with salt, chili powder, five spice powder, and a little sesame oil, and then sun drying and smoking to create meatballs. They not only have a unique flavor, but are also very durable. When you want to eat, you can steam them directly or cut them into slices and stir fry with chili or green garlic. The taste is good
10. La carp
La carp is a popular dish in Hunan in recent years. Many local restaurants use this dish as their signature dish, which is delicious and not expensive. It is especially popular with rice and wine, and is therefore very popular among the public. La carp has a tight meat texture and a strong salty aroma. First, soak the fish back to soft, then fry it in a pot, and then add ginger, garlic, chili, and spicy seeds to make it. It tastes salty and fresh with rice, and has a unique flavor
11. Stir fried Yellow Beef
Sichuan cuisine is mostly boiled in water, while Hunan cuisine is mostly stir fried. Therefore, Hunan cuisine emphasizes a "pot atmosphere". As long as a small stir fried dish is stir fried to create a pot atmosphere, the taste immediately elevates to a higher level. For example, the farmhouse stir fried meat mentioned earlier and the stir fried yellow beef we are about to introduce now belong to this category of dishes. Stir fried Yellow Beef is a classic home cooked dish in Hunan cuisine, with a spicy and delicious taste, appetizing and satisfying, and dry and fragrant. Food
12.Dong'an Ziji
Dong'an Ziji is a famous specialty dish in Hunan and a traditional local dish in Dong'an. Dong'an Ziji uses locally raised new chickens, which are hens that have not laid eggs before. Wash and chop them into small pieces, pour cooking oil into the pot, add chicken chunks and stir fry evenly. Add an appropriate amount of chicken soup, dried chili, ginger, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add soy sauce, salt, pepper and other seasonings and stir fry until fragrant
13,Century egg Lei chili
Century egg Lei chili is one of Hunan's specialty dishes. Century egg chilli is put into the firewood to burn until it is brown, and then taken out. After peeling off the green pepper, put it into the vessel for mashing garlic, add the peeled garlic and the peeled Century egg, and then mash them into thin pieces, pour them into a bowl, add salt for seasoning, and pour some sesame oil. Taste of Century egg Lei chili: It's spicy and delicious. It's a very delicious dish
14. Green pepper braised soft shelled turtle
Shark soft shelled turtle, commonly known as turtle, water fish, grouper, and turtle, is a popular aquatic product among consumers. Soft shelled turtle meat is delicious and nutritious, making it a delicacy on the dining table
15. Flavored Crayfish
Flavored Shrimp, also known as Spicy Crayfish, Changsha Flavored Shrimp, Spicy Crayfish, etc., is a traditional famous dish in Hunan Province, belonging to the Hunan cuisine. This dish is made from crayfish, with a spicy and fresh flavor, bright red color, smooth texture, and spicy taste