Hunan cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, which is mainly spread in Hunan. As the capital of Hunan Province, Changsha is naturally a master of Hunan cuisine. Hunan cuisine has a long history, which was recorded in the Han Dynasty. It is famous for its exquisite production, wide selection of materials, spicy and tender, and Changsha cuisine naturally has this feature. Many people only have the impression of delicious duck neck and stinky tofu on Changsha cuisine. In fact, besides these national famous dishes, there are many delicious foods in Changsha. What are these delicious Changsha dishes? Let's take a look.

Stinky Tofu in the Fire Palace

When it comes to the delicious food in Changsha, many people's first reaction is stinky tofu. After all, the name of stinky tofu in Changsha has already spread all over the country. The local stinky tofu in Changsha is more diverse, and many merchants selling stinky tofu are dazzling. Among these stinky tofu sellers, the name of the stinky tofu belonging to the Fire Palace is the loudest, and Mr. Wang Zengqi introduced it in detail.

Changsha is located in Hunan, and the stinky tofu in Huogong Palace is naturally a classic Hunan dish. First, tofu is soaked in special brine for fifteen days, and it turns into stinky tofu after fermentation. When it is eaten, it is fried in tea oil and slowly fried with slow fire. After it is golden and crisp, it is poured with sesame oil and hot sauce, which is crisp outside and tender inside, smells smelly and delicious, and there will be a special delicious taste inside tofu.

Hunan bacon

Many areas have the habit of eating bacon, such as sausages in the north, sausages in Guangdong and ham in Yunnan, and Hunan bacon is one of the delicious bacon varieties in this area. Hunan bacon is large, dark and bright, salty and delicious, with a special smoky taste, and its taste is tough and firm, which is deeply loved by Hunan people. There are many ways to eat salted bacon, that is, it can be eaten directly after steaming, or it can be added to cooking, all of which have unique taste.

salted duck

Beijing has roast duck, Nanjing has salted duck, and Guangdong has roasted duck, and salted duck is a unique duck eating method in Hunan province. When visiting relatives and friends, you can carry the bagged salted duck as a gift, and you can also see the salted duck on the plate when you have a high-end banquet. You can open the bag and eat it cold and taste delicious; You can also eat it after heating and enjoy the flavor. These show the Hunan people's love for salted duck.

In addition to crispy skin and tender taste, moderate salty and sweet taste and strong sauce flavor, the nutritional value of salted duck is also very high. Duck is a cool food, which has many functions, such as calming the liver and nourishing the stomach, nourishing the fire, replenishing qi and blood, calming the nerves and strengthening the brain. As long as it is eaten properly, it can be greatly nourished, which can be described as suitable for all ages.

Baba with sugar and oil

Friends who are familiar with Changsha must be familiar with this delicious food. Even if they don't know Changsha very well, they should have heard something about Baba with sugar and oil. Sugar and oil Baba is a famous local traditional snack in Changsha, Hunan Province, which is deeply loved by men, women and children in Changsha. Many Changsha locals feel uncomfortable without eating sugar and oil Baba every morning. The raw materials of sugar oil Baba are very simple, that is, glutinous rice and sugar, but the production technology is very particular, sweet and crisp, and eating a few in the morning can make people feel refreshed all day, and the price is cheap, so it is a famous popular food.

Stone Fish

In recent years, there have been many restaurants selling stone fish hot pot in the streets and lanes, and many people like to go there to eat fresh and hemp stone fish, but few people know that stone fish is actually a Hunan dish, and the stone fish in Changsha is more solitary. Because this dish needs to be fried and stewed in a granite pot, it is named stone fish. Stone fish contains many nourishing drugs, so it also has the effect of health preservation.

besides stone fish, this dish has another name? Jinfuyu? The origin of this name is very strange. According to legend, during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, Emperor Kangxi visited Jiangnan incognito and met a restaurant specializing in stone fish in Xiangjiang River. He went in and tasted the soft and tender fish, which was extremely delicious and had a unique taste. Therefore, he was very happy and personally named? Jinfuyu? .