First of all, pot-stewed is characterized by long stewing time, delicious ingredients and rich taste. Braised with local natural ingredients, such as pheasant, bantam pheasant, squirrel, venison, etc. With proper amount of spices and auxiliary materials, after several hours of slow cooking, not only the original flavor of the ingredients is retained, but also the nutrients are more easily absorbed.
Secondly, the unique taste of pot-stewed is also an important reason for its longevity. Stew with slow fire, so that it is not easy to lose the soup and the ingredients can be blended with it. The unique smell emitted by the iron pot increases the flavor of the ingredients and makes people eat with relish. The unique taste makes pot-stewed food one of the most representative foods in Zhaozhou.
Finally, for local people, pot-stewed is not limited to a kind of food, but has been integrated into people's daily life. Every household has its own special recipes and cooking methods, and in local small restaurants, pot-stewed is one of the common dishes. The stew pot organically combines food with life through its rich taste and unique cooking method. It has also become an important symbol for local people to pursue food and culture.