Local flavour
Food & Specialties
Everyday flavours shaped by mountain produce and multi-ethnic cooking.
In the mountains of north-western Hunan, local cooking combines the heat of Hunan cuisine with straightforward mountain produce. Tujia, Miao and other local food traditions shape the table here.
Common flavour categories
Cured and smoked
A traditional way of preserving meat in the mountains; strongly flavoured and common in home cooking.
One-pot stews
Several ingredients cooked in one pot, good for sharing.
Wild mountain ingredients
Wild vegetables, mushrooms and stream fare are strongly seasonal.
Snacks and noodles
Common at breakfast and late night; typically savoury and spicy.
Specialty categories
- Tea: products from the misty mountain environment.
- Dried mushrooms and other mountain goods: easy to carry and keep.
- Fruit products: made from locally grown fruit.
- Handicrafts: brocade, embroidery and similar handmade goods.
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