1. Jingzhou fish cake Jingzhou fish cake, a specialty of Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, and a national geographical indication product of China.
Jingzhou has been rich in fish since ancient times. Fish cake has a long history as one of the eight famous dishes in Jingzhou. According to legend, it was created by Yuying, the concubine of Emperor Shun. It was widely spread in Jingchu area. It became the first dish of the Chu palace during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It was still served until the Qing Dynasty.
It is a palace dish. It is said that after Qianlong tasted Jingzhou flower cake, he blurted out: "Eating fish does not see fish, but it is pleasant to eat lily cake."
2. Gongan Beef Gongan Beef is a specialty of Gongan County, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, and a national geographical indication product of China.
Gong'an beef, also called "beef stove", is a delicacy in Jingzhou, Hubei.
Gong'an beef is actually the local name for "beef hot pot". There are five kinds of hot pot: beef three delicacies, beef offal, pure beef, beef tendon, and golden tube. It is a typical local specialty dish. The meat is firm, not fishy and not dry.
The flavor is unique and delicious.
3. Fried lotus root balls Fried lotus root balls are a traditional snack specializing in Honghu, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province. The main raw materials are lotus roots, minced meat, and eggs.
It is characterized by being fresh and not greasy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, refreshing and slightly sweet. It is a popular dish for the people of Honghu to entertain guests.
4. Jingzhou Dabai Diao Jingzhou Dabai Diao is a specialty aquatic product of Jingzhou City, Hubei Province. It is mainly distributed in freshwater lakes such as Miao Lake and is delicious.
In 2013, "Jingzhou Dabai Diao" was awarded the National Geographical Indication Product.
5. Fish cake dumplings Fish cake dumplings are a traditional snack in Jingzhou, Hubei Province. They are praised for their meaty taste and fishy meat, which are fragrant and smooth and melt in the mouth.
Legend has it that it originated from the state of Chu.