Delicious Hunan Cuisine - Green and Nutritious Recipes

Author: Qiushi
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Xiang Cuisine, also known as Hunan Cuisine, has a long history. As early as the Warring States period, Xiang Cuisine was already renowned worldwide. The exquisite recipes for over a hundred dishes found in the "Bamboo Slips·Food List" unearthed from the Western Han tomb of Mawangdui in Changsha remain breathtaking even today. Today's Xiang Cuisine has evolved from local dishes in the Xiang River Basin, Dongting Lake region, and Western Hunan mountains. The cuisine of the Xiang River Basin, centered around Changsha, Hengyang, and Xiangtan, is the main representative of Hunan Cuisine. Xiang Cuisine is celebrated for its rich variety and distinctive flavors, making it one of China's eight major culinary traditions. It emphasizes visual appeal, prioritizing "color" to captivate the senses. Xiang Cuisine excels in steaming, stewing, pan-frying, stir-frying, braising, and curing, with dishes characterized by spiciness, numbing sensation, freshness, crispiness, and aroma. It highlights the preservation of original flavors, the harmonization of multiple tastes, and encompasses various styles such as fragrant, richly savory, and tender. Xiang River, Xiang Water, Xiang Cuisine—exquisite dishes, an exquisite system, and exquisite delicacies! This book, co-created by multiple Xiang Cuisine culinary experts, provides a vivid introduction to the preparation methods of Xiang Cuisine and some essential food etiquette knowledge. Through the guidance of this book, you will not only be captivated by the region's vibrant cultural charm but also be utterly enchanted by the delicious and aromatic dishes it offers.