Furong Kingdom is a representative place name of Hunan, which comes from Autumn Rain Xiangjiang River written by TanYongzhi, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. Hunan Province and Jiangxi Province are both ancient provinces in China with a long history and profound cultural heritage. However, according to historical records and modern archaeological research, Hunan Province is recognized as the location of the ancient "Furong Country".

Dietary characteristics in Hunan

1, Hunan Province, located in south-central China, is a province rich in food culture. Hunan cuisine is mainly spicy, spicy and special dishes in Xiangjiang River valley, and its unique taste and ingredients are deeply loved by people.

2. Hunan cuisine is mainly spicy. The spicy here is different from the spicy in Sichuan and the sour and spicy in Guizhou, but it is a unique spicy. Hunan people like to add spices such as pepper and pepper to their dishes to make them spicy. For example, Hunan's signature dish "Fish Head with Chopped Peppers" uses fresh fish heads and special chopped peppers. The cooked fish heads are fresh, juicy, spicy and delicious.

3. Hunan cuisine is also spicy. Spicy combines two flavors, making the taste level of dishes richer. For example, "Mapo Tofu" is a representative spicy dish in Hunan. Tofu is tender and delicious, and pepper and pepper are added to Mapo tofu, which makes the dishes have a strong spicy taste.

4. Hunan cuisine is dominated by the specialties of Xiangjiang River Basin. Xiangjiang river basin has humid climate and rich products, which provide rich ingredients for Hunan cuisine. For example, "Sweet and sour pork tenderloin" is a typical dish in Xiangjiang River Basin. This dish is based on pork tenderloin, with sugar, vinegar and other seasonings. The cooked tenderloin is crispy outside and tender inside, sweet and sour.

Hunan cuisine has many other characteristics. For example, "stinky tofu" is a very famous specialty snack in Hunan. Although the name has the word "smelly", it actually tastes delicious. This snack is fermented with tofu as the main raw material, and its unique taste and fragrance are deeply loved by people.