Yunnan cuisine, that is, Yunnan cuisine, is the most prominent local cuisine in the Chinese food system.

Yunnan cuisine not only has the unique personality of the cooking culture of 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan, but also has the distinctive characteristics of the cooking culture of Han nationality, which is the product of the mutual integration of the cooking cultures of Yunnan ethnic minorities and Han nationality.

Yunnan cuisine consists of the following local specialties:

Central Yunnan, centered on Kunming, Chuxiong and Yuxi, has always been the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of Yunnan Province. It has a mild climate, abundant rainfall and rich natural resources. Famous chefs have gathered for many times and absorbed the essence of local and ethnic diets in previous dynasties. The diversity, complexity and integration of Yunnan food culture are particularly prominent and distinct in this area.

The food in central Yunnan is eclectic, which reflects the exchange of many cultures. The new food fashion and food concept promote and influence the trend of Yunnan cuisine culture, and at the same time become the main window to reflect the cultural changes of Yunnan cuisine, which is the essence representative of Yunnan cuisine.

Northeast Yunnan, centered on Qujing, Xuanwei and Zhaotong, was once the only place where the Southern Silk Road entered Yunnan. Due to its proximity to the mainland, convenient transportation and more contact with the Central Plains. Influenced by Sichuan's economy and culture more than 2,000 years ago, the food culture is characterized by the cultural blending of Yunnan's local Han nationality and local ethnic minorities (such as Yi nationality).

The cooking methods and tastes of dishes are similar to those of Sichuan cuisine. Northwest Yunnan is located at the southern tip of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with Lijiang and Zhongdian as the center, with cool climate and developed animal husbandry. Lijiang and Zhongdian were once the only places on the road from Dali to Lhasa opened in the Tang Dynasty, that is, the "ancient tea-horse road", which was the transportation hub of caravan culture.

Therefore, the food culture in northwest Yunnan has distinct plateau ethnic characteristics and local characteristics. High-energy foods such as highland barley, various kinds of flour cakes, beef and mutton, homemade grain wine and brick tea constitute the main body of local food.

The western Yunnan, with Dali as the center, shows the rich cultural characteristics of Bai people's diet and retains the ancient dietary traditions of Nanzhao and Dali countries. The local rich dairy products, freshwater lake aquatic products, plums, local brewed wine and local tea make the dishes in western Yunnan have distinctive local and ethnic characteristics.

Southern Yunnan, with Dehong, Lincang and Banna as the center, is the junction of foreign Han immigrants and local ethnic minorities (Dai, Jingpo, etc.). ) and various food cultures in Southeast Asia. At the same time, it has distinct characteristics of tropical and subtropical food culture, which clearly reflects the food tradition of Dai people and other ethnic groups with rice as the main part.

Because the local land is fertile and rich in various plants and flowers, eating wild mushrooms, wild vegetables, fruits and flowers, and insects are the main features of the local diet. There are many fermented foods, simple cooking methods and unique dipping taste, and glutinous rice is the staple food.

Extended data:

Yunnan cuisine is characterized by Zhanyi spicy chicken, Sanqi steamed chicken, Cordyceps steamed chicken, Qujing mutton hot pot, pineapple rice, spicy fried wild mushrooms, and money cloud legs.

Others include Yunnan-style buckwheat noodles, fried beef tenderloin with coconut-flavored pickled peppers, red-cooked chicken with red mushrooms, Tricholoma cristata, Dai-style citronella grilled fish, original Dai-style pineapple rice, Nujiang Jinsha prawns, Gaoligongshan braised Shuang Bao, Dali Jiasha milk powder shredded, Yunnan-style cold rice noodles, Yunnan spring rolls, Qujing steamed bait shredded and so on.

There are 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan, each of which has its own unique traditional customs, food culture and unique resources. In the process of the formation of Yunnan cuisine, the ethnic customs, eating habits, cooking methods, unique tastes, human history and unique ecological resources of various ethnic minorities have been organically integrated and innovated, forming the unique history, humanities, ethnic customs and natural characteristics of Yunnan cuisine.

This profound historical features, national spirit and cultural heritage for thousands of years have become the support and highlight of Yunnan cuisine development, which is irreplaceable.

Therefore, different from other cuisines, Yunnan cuisine is a distinctive multi-ethnic cuisine and outstanding local cuisine. Its shape, color, cooking method, fragrance and nourishing function are unique, which are reflected in rich ingredients, colorful eating customs, diverse cooking methods and unique and changeable tastes.

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