Controversy on the tip of the tongue: five local cuisines that foreigners don't like but locals crave.

Food, often full of local customs, also carries the taste buds preferences of different people. For local people, some local foods may range from snacks to homesickness, but in the eyes of foreigners, they may be disgusted because of their different tastes.

Stinky tofu: It smells scary, but it tastes delicious.

Stinky tofu is notorious, but it has also captured the hearts of countless diners. On the streets of Changsha, stalls selling stinky tofu can be seen everywhere, and the horrible smell seems to be smelled ten blocks away. This smelly and delicious food is far away from foreigners. Stinky tofu with crisp outside and tender inside is soaked in sour and refreshing marinade. The smell has long since disappeared, replaced by a mouth-watering smell, which makes people want to stop.

2. Snail powder: smelly, spicy and fragrant.

Snail powder is a special snack in Guangxi, which is famous for its unique smell and spicy taste. Although outsiders scoff at its smell, for locals, the charm of snail powder is unparalleled. The sour bamboo shoots, the delicious snails and the spicy peppers are perfectly combined in the rich soup to create a feast of taste buds. When foreigners try it for the first time, it is suggested to start with a light taste and gradually adapt to its unique taste.

3. Duck blood vermicelli soup: rich in fishy smell and delicious.

Duck blood vermicelli soup is the favorite of Nanjing people, but it makes foreigners flinch. The smell of duck blood is a nightmare for people who are not used to duck blood. But for the local people, the fresh and smooth duck blood, the soft and smooth fans and the rich and mellow soup interweave into a delicious concerto. When foreigners try duck blood vermicelli soup, they can add some vinegar and pepper first, which can not only remove the fishy smell but also increase the flavor.

4. Yangchun noodles: light and tasteless, plain and unpretentious.

Yangchun noodles, a daily snack of Shanghainese, make foreigners feel bland. A bowl of Yangchun noodles, simple noodles, light ingredients, only chopped green onion, a little lard and soy sauce. For foreigners who advocate heavy taste, the light and tasteless taste of Yangchun noodles is really unbearable. However, for Shanghainese, the charm of Yangchun noodles lies in its simplicity, and the clear soup reveals the taste of hometown. If foreigners want to taste the true meaning of Yangchun noodles, it is suggested to serve them with crispy fried dough sticks or fried steamed bread with Shanghai characteristics, which can not only enrich the taste, but also feel the food culture of Shanghai people.

5. Braised: sticky, fragrant and delicious.

Braised pork, the favorite of old Beijingers, is unbearable for outsiders. The boiled soup is thick and oily, which is simply a burden on the taste buds for foreigners who are used to light tastes. However, for Beijingers, the real taste of Beijing is delicious and delicious in the pot. Soft and waxy pig intestines, pig lungs and trotters, as well as crispy sesame cakes are intertwined in a rich marinade, creating a bowl of Beijing snacks that people can't stop. For foreigners, it is suggested to start with clear soup, then cook it on the fire, and gradually adapt to its unique flavor.

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For these controversial local cuisines, local people are not tired of eating them every day, but foreigners are very disgusted, which actually reflects the differences in food culture in different regions. There is no difference between good and bad food, only preference. For outsiders, try these local cuisines with an open mind, and you may find unexpected surprises. For local people, they should also tolerate the eating habits of foreigners. After all, it is these different tastes that make up the richness of China cuisine.