Flavors of Hunan

Hunan cuisine is the second popular cuisine in China, only after Sichuan cuisine.Both of them are well known for their spicy flavor. In fact, many dishes of Hunan cuisine and Sichuan cuisine are so familiar that even most Chinese people could not tell the difference at once. But when you tried most of the representative dishes of these two cuisines, you will find it out and feel amazing of the richness of Chinese Food.

Hunan Cuisine favors sour and spicy flavors. Due to its geographical position, the climate of Hunan Province is mild and wet, so the people there mostly love to eat red pepper to refresh themselves and get rid of wetness. Dishes with pickled vegetables and red pepper are appetizing and refreshing. With respect to the style of dishes, there are folk dishes, economical popular dishes as well as substantial banquet and elegant feast dishes. There are also…