The specialties of Chenzhou include Dongjiang fish, roasted chicken, shaking pepper and Qifengdu fish meal. Chenzhou is located in the southeast of Hunan Province, where Nanling Mountains and Luoxiao Mountains intersect and the Yangtze River system and the Pearl River system diverge. It is rich in aquatic products.
1. Dongjiang fish: Dongjiang fish is one of the four specialties in Chenzhou, Hunan. The fish produced in Dongjiang Lake feed on algae and phytoplankton, so their meat quality is very tender. Dongjiang fish mentioned here is a variety of fish products processed from Dongjiang fish larvae, which tastes particularly delicious.
2. Roasted chicken: Roasted chicken is a well-known specialty dish in Chenzhou. It is made of rooster, ginger, garlic, dried pepper, etc. as the main raw materials through multiple processes. The finished dish is bright red in color, crispy and tender, fresh and spicy, and memorable. It is a good food with meals and wine.
3. Shake Chili: Shake Chili is a famous dish in Anren County, Chenzhou. It is made of chili, soybean oil, preserved eggs, chives, etc. as the main raw materials through multiple processes. There are many ways to eat it, such as explosion, steaming, firewood roasting and so on, but no matter which method is used, the shaking pepper is very delicious, and everyone who has eaten it is full of praise.
4. Qifengdu Fish Meal: Qifengdu Fish Meal belongs to Hunan cuisine and is a famous snack in Chenzhou, Hunan. It is made of fresh silver carp, dry cut powder, bean paste, tea oil and five-claw red pepper as main raw materials. It tastes with a strong fish flavor and spicy taste, which makes people unforgettable and memorable after eating.