The Dai people don't give up on spicy food, and their taste buds are singing!

In the south of Caiyun, there is a passionate Dai people. Not only are they good at singing and dancing, but they are also equally passionate about food.

Dai food is famous for its spicy, sour and spicy taste, and every bite seems to perform a happy dance on the taste buds.

Sour and refreshing, appetizing, relieving greasiness and digestion. Sour is an indispensable element in Dai flavor. Lemon, sour papaya, sour bamboo shoots and other sour ingredients are cleverly used, giving the dishes an appetizing and refreshing magic.

The sour taste stimulates salivary gland secretion and promotes gastrointestinal motility. In the hot Yunnan, eating a sour and spicy Dai dish will instantly refresh you and increase your appetite.

Spicy can drive away cold and moisture. Dai people love spicy food, and chili pepper is an indispensable condiment on their table.

In Dai language, there is even a proper name for chili pepper - Pika.

The spiciness in Dai flavor not only repels cold and keeps warm, but also helps to remove the moisture that easily breeds in Yunnan’s rainy and humid environment.

Imagine taking a hot bite of chili pepper and all the pores in your body will relax. It’s so refreshing!

The ingredients are diverse, each with its own Dai flavor. The ingredients are extremely rich, including mountain delicacies and game, as well as home-cooked snacks.

Special dishes such as bamboo worms, dried beef, and raw fish reflect the Dai people's respect for natural gifts; daily delicacies such as bait cubes, rice noodles, and roast chicken satisfy their pursuit of delicious food.

Spices such as lemongrass, turmeric, and mint are often used in Dai cuisine to make the dishes aromatic and mouth-watering.

Cooking techniques, unique Dai-style cooking techniques are diverse, among which sour bamboo shoots and boiled meat are the most representative.

The sour bamboo shoots are marinated for a long time to produce a unique sour and umami flavor. When cooked together with the meat, the soup is sour and spicy and appetizing, and the meat is tender and tasty.

Dai-style cold dishes are also not to be missed, such as sour bamboo shoots, fish, and pounded chicken feet. They are cool and refreshing, with moderate sourness and hotness, making them an excellent choice for digestion.

Dietary taboos, respect customs. Those who understand Dai flavor should also respect the Dai people’s dietary taboos.

Beef, dog meat, cat meat, etc. are taboo for the Dai people.

Don't make loud noises or bang tableware while eating, as this may be considered impolite.

Enjoy Dai flavor and gain happiness Tasting Dai flavor is not only a taste feast, but also a cultural journey.

The spicy and sour dishes and the warm and friendly Dai people will leave you with unforgettable memories in Yunnan.