Northern and Southern Flavors Series - Eight Great Foods in Hubei Hubei is a province that is greatly influenced by the culture of both the north and the south. It has the Shennongjia Forest District and the Hanjiang Plain; it has lakes and hills.
Therefore, Hubei’s food is even more diverse.
When mentioning Hubei delicacies, the first thing that many people think of must be Wuhan hot dry noodles. If you only think of hot dry noodles, then you must have never tasted Hubei delicacies.
(Although hot dry noodles are also delicious) (1) Braised Wuchang fish in Ezhou. There is a proverb in Ezhou called "No feast without fish". Braised Wuchang fish is the most delicious food among fish delicacies.
The braised Wuchang fish is delicious and the meat is tender.
Many people who don’t understand think that braised Wuchang fish was first produced in Wuchang, but this is not the case.
Because the ancient name of Ezhou was Wuchang, this fish is called braised Wuchang fish.
(2) Xiangyang beef noodles and rice wine. The most delicious beef noodles in Hubei are Xiangyang beef noodles. Xiangyang beef noodles use special braised beef, which tastes great and melts in your mouth.
It is a happy thing to eat a bowl of beef noodles with rice wine.
(3) Yicheng prawns Yicheng prawns are famous throughout the country. The biggest feature is that the prawns are large and meaty. They can be eaten braised, fried or boiled, each with its own flavor.
(4) Physalis Noodles in Zaoyang Physalis Noodles are made of slurry, noodles, etc. The most special thing about Physalis Noodles is its sour taste, which is sour and sweet, and it is very lingering in the mouth.
(5) Jingzhou’s Gongan Guokui Gongan Guokui is a famous snack to this day. The appearance of Gongan Guokui is similar to Shaobing, but it is much more delicious than Shaobing.
The principle of baking pot helmets is to utilize the chemical reaction between water and carbon at high temperatures.
When eating Guokui, be sure to pair it with mung bean paste, it is very delicious.
(6) Enshi’s father-in-law cake. The father-in-law cake symbolizes a culture where filial piety is the first priority. It was originally created by the father-in-law and mother-in-law.
The in-law pancake is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with crispy skin and soft noodles. You can feel the clear aroma of oil and green onion when eating it. It is a great delicacy.
(7) Wuhan hot dry noodles.
Wuhan's hot dry noodles are famous far and wide, and only those sold in Wuhan are the most authentic.
Among them, tofu skin is an excellent choice for Wuhan hot dry noodles.
Tofu skin is not the kind of tofu skin we use for hot pot, but a delicacy made by wrapping glutinous rice, diced meat, etc. in rice skin and frying it.
The reputation is quite good.
(8) Wuhan Mianwo There are many types of breakfast in Wuhan, and Mianwo is the best among them.
Just like its name, the noodle nest is in the shape of a round nest. The noodle nest is made of glutinous rice, sesame oil, chopped green onion, etc. The ingredients are exquisite and very delicious.