The common feature of these two cuisines is "spicy". Friends who have eaten these two cuisines must have their own feelings and understanding. The two cuisines have the same characteristics, but of course they will be different in appearance or taste. They each have their own advantages and characteristics. We can't say who tastes better than who, only that they can show their own signs and characteristics. Sichuan cuisine is certainly different from Hunan cuisine.
The difference is that Sichuan cuisine is famous for its Chili hot pot, while Sichuan is a basin and valley with heavy humidity. Pepper can help people dehumidify. Hunan cuisine does not put pepper, mainly fried with millet pepper. Hot and sour is the next meal. The hotter it is, the more prosperous it is for girls. The spicy taste in Hunan cuisine comes from fresh peppers or homemade chopped peppers, but sometimes Chili powder is used, but rarely. For example, the most famous fish head in Hunan is chopped pepper. The difference of pepper usage Sichuan people use oily peppers, while Hunan people use basically oil-free peppers.
The spicy food eaten in Sichuan cuisine is mainly hemp, supplemented by spicy food. Spicy mixing is the essence of Sichuan cuisine. As the "first of the eight major cuisines", Sichuan cuisine is not only spicy, but also delicious, which makes people drool at a glance. Traditional Hunan cuisine, such as black beans and peppers, is very good at it. At present, the popular chopped pepper dishes and fried meat with Chili peppers are deeply loved by people all over the country. With the progress of the times, Hunan cuisine has also incorporated some elements of Sichuan cuisine, making the spicy taste of Hunan cuisine more diverse and rich.