Xiangtan’s delicious private cuisine is one of the representatives of Hunan cuisine.

The first dish is Lao Changsha hot pot, which is a spicy Hunan specialty hot pot.

Xiangtan's hotpot is famous for its spicy, fragrant and tender meat.

The most famous local Lao Changsha hot pot follows Changsha's traditional cooking methods. The soup base uses unique seasonings and Hunan specialty red oil, paired with local fresh peppers and hot peppers. The soup base is both clear and spicy.

The hot pot ingredients are made from local fresh beef, mutton, tofu skin, tofu and other ingredients. The fresh ingredients are smooth and tender, and the meat is delicious, making people salivate.

Next was the white pork with garlic paste, which was served separately as a cold dish.

After marinating the pork, add soy sauce, onions, ginger, garlic, peanut butter and other seasonings to make the pork super tasty.

The white meat is cut into slices and sprinkled with chili powder, Sichuan peppercorns, sesame seeds, minced garlic and coriander for a light but flavorful dish that anyone will fall in love with.

Finally, there is sweet-scented osmanthus honey glutinous rice balls, which is a dessert.

Local high-quality glutinous rice is selected, kneaded into dough, and cooked with rich seasonings such as osmanthus, black sesame, and honey.

Osmanthus honey glutinous rice balls have been well received by diners for their soft texture, sweet and delicious taste, and have become one of the most popular desserts in Xiangtan.

The delicious private dishes in Xiangtan are flexible and varied. Here are just a few classic examples.

However, Hunan cuisine is so rich and delicious, whether it is the spicy Lao Changsha hotpot or other delicious private dishes, they are all worth tasting.