Tujia Daughter City vest is the best

In Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in southwest Hubei Province, there is a food city called Tujia Daughter City. There are a wide variety of special snacks here, but the vests made by Tujia women are the most respected by local people. "vest" does not refer to clothing, but a snack made of glutinous rice flour. After steaming, the inside is soft and the outside is waxy, and there are various fillings in the middle.

The stuffing of vest is also eye-catching, including fresh minced pork, strong-flavored pickles, bald fish and grass carp, which are popular among local people. Among them, the most classic vest is the bald fish vest, which is a precious fish naturally grown in local waters. After cooking in the vest, it is perfectly combined with glutinous rice flour and other fillings, presenting a delicious taste and unique flavor.

There is also an interesting legend about vest: According to legend, in ancient times, there was a flood in Mother Rock in Enshi, and no one dared to go out in heavy rain. In order to let the people eat hot food, the warriors kneaded glutinous rice flour into vests, put fresh fish in them, and steamed them in wicker steamer to eat them, so as to finally satisfy the hunger and drive away the cold. Since then, vest has become an indispensable snack in Enshi area.

When you come to Tujia Daughter City, you can't miss the authentic vest. It is not only delicious food, but also a part of Tujia culture. Every bite can feel the simple enthusiasm and rich cultural heritage of the local people.