Hunan Shaoyang local special food

When it comes to Shaoyang, Hunan, people often think of the diaojiao building in Miao village in western Hunan and the unique Tujia and Miao culture in western Hunan. In addition to these intangible cultural treasures, Shaoyang also has mouth-watering local specialties.

Shaoyang rice noodle

Shaoyang rice flour is the signature food in Shaoyang, and its popularity is called "the first powder in Shaoyang". Rice noodles are bright in color, delicate and tough, and will not rot after long cooking. Coupled with spicy and palatable brine and hot and sour sauce, a bowl of authentic Shaoyang rice noodles was born, with ingredients such as peanuts, sour beans and diced radish. Rice flour is made of high-quality rice by soaking, grinding, cooking, air cooling and spreading. The rice is rich in fragrance and has a strong taste. Brine is the soul of rice noodles. It is made of fine pig bones and cow bones and flavored with dozens of spices. It tastes delicious and mellow.

Big bowl dish

Shaoyang big bowl dish has a long history, which is said to have originated from "Baisha big bowl dish" in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty. Bowl dishes are usually cooked on farmers' stoves, with a wide variety of ingredients, including meat and vegetables, and diverse tastes. Each dish is served in a big bowl with a diameter of about 30 cm, which is full of weight and suitable for many people to have dinner. Common ingredients are pig's head meat, pig's trotters, pig's belly, chickens and ducks, fish and shrimp, wild vegetables and so on. There are many cooking methods for big bowl dishes, such as stewing, stewing, frying and stewing. It pays attention to color, fragrance and taste, is particularly spicy, rich in soup, and is an artifact for eating.

Chenzhou futeng fish

Futeng fish in Chenzhou is a traditional dish in Chenxi county, Shaoyang, which is said to have originated in Wanli period of Ming Dynasty. Futeng fish is made from local wild fish in Yuanjiang by scaling, eviscerating, pickling and frying. The fish is crispy outside and tender inside, crisp but not burnt, crispy and delicious. The soul of Futeng fish lies in its sauce, which is made of chopped peppers, ginger, garlic, chives and other seasonings. Sour, spicy and refreshing, fresh and fragrant. Futeng fish is delicious, and it is a good food with wine.

Longhui blood duck

Longhui blood duck is a special food in Longhui County, Shaoyang, which has a history of thousands of years. Longhui Blood Duck is made from local ducks by unhairing, eviscerating, chopping and pickling. Duck meat is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and mellow, spicy and delicious. Longhui blood duck is beautifully made, and various spices are added to the duck meat during curing to make it taste even. The sauce is made of pepper, garlic, ginger, lobster sauce, etc. It tastes sour and delicious, with endless aftertaste. Longhui blood duck is bright red and fragrant, which makes people want to stop.

Xinning shiitake mushroom

Xinning mushroom, produced in Xinning County, Shaoyang, is a local specialty. Xinning mushroom has thick meat, flat cover, thick handle, rich color and strong aroma. Xinning Lentinus edodes is rich in nutrition, protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Xinning Lentinus edodes can be fried, stewed, boiled, stewed and other cooking methods, and it is a delicious food on the table. Among them, Xinning fried pork slices with mushrooms is a local classic dish. Mushrooms are tender and juicy, and meat slices are tender and refreshing. The two complement each other and are memorable.

Shaoyang zhuxue pill

Shaoyang pig blood meatballs are common snacks in the streets and lanes of Shaoyang, with a long history of production. Pig blood balls are made from raw materials such as pig blood, pork and glutinous rice flour by chopping, stirring, kneading and boiling. Pig blood meatballs are soft, waxy and elastic, and delicious. Shaoyang pig blood balls are generally eaten with hot and sour sauce, which is made of pepper, garlic, ginger and vinegar. Hot and sour, refreshing and appetizing. Pork blood meatballs are affordable and are popular choices for breakfast and midnight snack in Shaoyang.