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Hunan Twice-Cooked Pork
Smokier and tangier than its Sichuan cousin, using fermented salted chilies (duo jiao).
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Mao's Red Braised Pork
Shaoshan's iconic caramelized pork — glossy, sweet-savory, fall-apart tender.
Easy
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork (Xiao Chao Rou)
The ultimate Hunan home cooking — quick, spicy, perfect with rice.
Medium
Steamed Fish Head with Duo Jiao
Hunan's most famous dish — tender fish under a mountain of fermented chilies.
Medium
Dong'an Chicken
A 1,200-year-old recipe — tangy, aromatic, and delicately spicy.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Shrimp (Kou Wei Xia)
Changsha's legendary street food — fiery, numbing, finger-licking good.
Advanced
Hunan Smoked Pork Belly (La Rou)
The foundation of Hunan winter cooking — traditional wood-smoking process.
Advanced
Hunan Cured Sausage (Xiang Chang)
Air-cured sausages with Hunan chilies, fennel, and Sichuan peppercorn.
Easy
Hunan Rice Noodles (Mifen)
Changsha's beloved breakfast bowl — silky noodles in chili-tomato broth.
Advanced
Changsha Stinky Tofu
The iconic black street food — jet-black fermented tofu fried crisp.
Easy
Hot & Sour Shredded Potato
Crispy, tangy, and just spicy enough — Hunan's favorite quick stir-fry.
Easy
Yu Xiang Eggplant
The classic "fish-fragrant" eggplant — sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
Easy
Cumin Beef Stir-Fry
Bold, aromatic beef with cumin and chilies — street-food favorite at home.
Medium
Steamed Ribs with Glutinous Rice
Tender ribs coated in spiced rice flour, steamed until melt-in-mouth.
Medium
Spicy Bullfrog (Kou Wei Wa)
Changsha's adventurous street food — tender frog legs in fiery chili sauce.
Easy
Mashed Chili with Century Egg
Fire-roasted chilies mashed with century egg — uniquely savory and addictive.
Easy
Changde Rice Noodles
Hunan's most famous noodle bowl — chewy noodles in spicy beef broth.
Medium
Hunan Beer Duck (Pi Jiu Ya)
Tender braised duck cooked in beer — rich, savory, deeply flavorful.
Easy
Rock Sugar Lotus Seed Soup
A delicate Hunan dessert — plump lotus seeds in light sweet broth.
Easy
Water Spinach with Fermented Tofu
Crisp-tender greens with pungent fermented bean curd — a Hunan classic.
Easy
Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoots
The classic Hunan winter pairing — salty smoked pork with crisp winter bamboo.
Easy
Dry Pot Cauliflower
Sizzling, spicy, deeply savory — Hunan's most popular vegetable stir-fry.
Easy
Lotus Root & Pork Rib Soup
A comforting Hunan classic — tender ribs and melt-in-mouth lotus root.
Easy
Sugar Oil Baba (Tangyou Baba)
Changsha's iconic street snack — golden glutinous rice cakes in caramel syrup.
Easy
Farmhouse One-Bowl Wonder
Eggs, pork, and chilies in one pan — the ultimate rice thief.
Easy
Hand-Torn Cabbage
Crisp, tangy, slightly spicy — Hunan's most ordered vegetable stir-fry.
Medium
Yongzhou Blood Duck
A Hunan classic — duck braised with fresh duck blood, rich and intensely flavorful.
Easy
Green Pepper Beef Stir-Fry
Tender beef with crisp green peppers — a quick weeknight favorite.
Easy
Hot & Sour Soup
Tangy, spicy, warming — the classic Hunan appetizer soup.
Easy
Grandma's Pickled Vegetables & Pork
Xiangxi preserved vegetables stir-fried with pork — salty, tangy, addictive.
Easy
Chili Pepper Eggs
The ultimate 5-minute Hunan home cooking — spicy eggs with rice.
Easy
Lei Chili Eggplant
Smashed roasted chilies and eggplant — a cold Hunan salad, smoky and addictive.
Medium
Bandit Pork Liver
Tender, spicy, stir-fried in seconds — the boldest Hunan quick-fry.
Easy
Steamed Ribs with Duo Jiao
Tender steamed ribs topped with Hunan pickled chilies — juicy and tangy.
Easy
Spicy Dried Tofu Stir-Fry
Chewy dried tofu with chilies — a Hunan vegetarian rice thief.
Easy
Ants Climbing a Tree
Glass noodles with minced pork in savory sauce — the funniest-named classic.
Medium
Changsha Beef Rice Noodles
Changsha's breakfast legend — rice noodles with slow-braised beef topping.
Easy
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Crisp, tangy, garlicky — the summer cold salad everyone loves.
Easy
Perilla Cucumber Stir-Fry
Cucumber stir-fried with fresh perilla — uniquely aromatic Hunan summer dish.
Easy
Hot & Sour Potato Shreds
Crisp, tangy, just spicy — China's most beloved vegetarian stir-fry.
Easy
Tiger Skin Peppers
Blistered green peppers in tangy sauce — the easiest, most addictive veggie stir-fry.
Medium
Hot & Sour Chicken Gizzards
Crisp, tangy, super spicy — the ultimate Hunan rice-thief offal dish.
Medium
Steamed Pork with Rice Flour
Tender pork coated in spiced rice flour, steamed until it melts — classic Fen Zheng Rou.
Easy
Steamed Chicken with Duo Jiao
Tender chicken steamed with Hunan pickled chilies — juicy, tangy, no-fuss.
Easy
Laba Beans & Pork
Umami-rich fermented soybeans stir-fried with pork — Hunan's secret rice killer.
Easy
Bitter Melon & Pork
Summer Hunan staple — cooling bitter melon with savory pork, balanced and fresh.
Easy
River Shrimp & Chives
Tiny Dongting Lake shrimp stir-fried with chives — fresh, sweet, 5 minutes.
Medium
Xue Wanzi (Pork Blood Balls)
Smoked Xiangxi specialty — pork blood, tofu, and meat in one chewy, savory ball.
Medium
Dry Pot Intestines
Crispy, spicy, numbing pork intestines in a sizzling dry pot — addictive bold flavor.
Easy
Rice Tofu (Mi Doufu)
Silky Xiangxi rice jelly in spicy-sour sauce — the famous Furong Town street snack.
Medium
Preserved Mustard Pork Belly (梅菜扣肉)
Hunan's classic banquet dish — melt-in-your-mouth pork belly steamed over savory preserved mustard greens.
Easy
Steamed Taro with Duo Jiao (剁椒蒸芋头)
Creamy taro steamed with Hunan chopped chilies — simple, vegetarian, and unbelievably satisfying.
Medium
Sour Radish Duck Soup (酸萝卜老鸭汤)
Xiangxi Miao specialty — old duck simmered with pickled sour radish. Tangy, savory, deeply comforting.
Advanced
Spicy Snake — Kou Wei She (口味蛇)
Ningxiang's legendary flavor snake — tender meat stir-fried with mountains of chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
Medium
Duo Jiao Whole Fish (剁椒全鱼)
The home-style version of Hunan's most famous dish — whole fish steamed under a mountain of chopped chilies.
Easy
Dongting Silver Fish with Eggs (洞庭银鱼炒蛋)
A Dongting Lake classic — tiny translucent silver fish stir-fried with fluffy eggs. Delicate, sweet, incredibly simple.
Medium
Spicy Crab — Kou Wei Xie (口味蟹)
Changsha's legendary late-night snack — whole crabs stir-fried with chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
Medium
Miao Sour Soup Fish (酸汤鱼)
A Miao ethnic specialty — fish cooked in bright tomato-based sour soup. Tangy, spicy, and refreshing.
Easy
Hot & Sour Lotus Root Cubes (酸辣藕丁)
Crisp lotus root cubes stir-fried with dried chilies and vinegar. The ultimate Hunan vegetarian rice thief.
Easy
Dry-Fried Green Beans (干煸四季豆)
Wrinkled green beans tossed with minced pork, preserved mustard greens, and chilies. Deeply savory and addictive.
Easy
Steamed Baby Cabbage with Duo Jiao (剁椒娃娃菜)
Sweet tender baby cabbage steamed with Hunan chopped chilies. Light, healthy, and incredibly quick.
Easy
Cold Wood Ear Mushroom Salad (凉拌木耳)
Crunchy wood ear mushrooms tossed in a spicy, tangy, garlicky dressing. The classic Hunan cold appetizer.
Easy
Changsha Cold Bean Jelly (长沙刮凉粉)
Changsha's iconic summer street food — silky mung bean jelly noodles in fiery chili-vinegar sauce.
Easy
Scallion Oil Cake — Cong You Ba Ba (葱油粑粑)
Changsha's classic breakfast — crispy outside, soft and chewy inside, with layers of scallion aroma.
Medium
Xiangxi She Rice (湘西社饭)
Tujia & Miao spring tradition — glutinous rice with mugwort, smoked pork, dried tofu, and wild vegetables.
Medium
Spicy Snails — Suo Luo (嗦螺)
Changsha's late-night legend — river snails stir-fried with chilies, peppercorns, and basil. Suck 'em straight from the shell.
Medium
Dry Pot Chicken (干锅鸡)
Tender chicken stir-fried with chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, served sizzling in a dry pot that stays hot the whole meal.
Easy
Dry Pot Tea Tree Mushrooms (干锅茶树菇)
Chewy earthy tea tree mushrooms with pork belly and chilies in a sizzling dry pot. The umami-rich vegetarian favorite.
Easy
Dry Pot Potato Slices (干锅土豆片)
Crispy-edged potato slices stir-fried with pork and chilies, served sizzling. Golden, spicy, completely addictive.
Easy
White Chili Pork Stir-Fry (白辣椒炒肉)
A uniquely Hunan classic — salt-fermented green chilies stir-fried with fatty pork. Salty, tangy, spicy, the ultimate rice thief.
Easy
Pickled Long Beans & Minced Pork (酸豆角炒肉末)
The ultimate Hunan rice thief — tangy fermented long beans stir-fried with ground pork and chilies. Goes with everything.
Easy
Lard Rice Noodles (猪油拌粉)
Changsha's most humble and beloved breakfast — fresh rice noodles tossed in melted lard with soy sauce and chili oil.
Easy
Fish Head Tofu Soup (鱼头豆腐汤)
A Dongting Lake classic — fish head simmered with tofu until the broth turns milky white. Light, nourishing, deeply savory.
Easy
Garlic Sprouts & Smoked Pork (大蒜炒腊肉)
A western Hunan winter favorite — tender garlic sprouts stir-fried with aromatic Hunan smoked pork. A match made in heaven.
Medium
Hot & Sour Pork Tripe (酸辣肚丝)
A Hunan banquet classic — tender shredded pork tripe tossed in a bright, tangy, spicy sauce. Crisp and refreshing.
Medium
Fire-Baked Small Fish (火焙鱼)
A Dongting Lake specialty — tiny river fish smoked over tea seed bran, then stir-fried with chilies and black beans.
Easy
Sweet Rice Wine Egg (甜酒冲蛋)
Hunan's traditional warming dessert — glutinous rice sweet wine simmered with a beaten egg. Soft, sweet, and comforting.
Easy
Hunan Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (湖南炒粉)
Hunan's favorite late-night snack — chewy rice noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, and greens. Quick and addictive.
Easy
Sour Cabbage Vermicelli Sheets (酸包菜炒粉皮)
A countryside favorite — tangy pickled cabbage stir-fried with chewy sweet potato vermicelli sheets. Sour, spicy, slippery.
Easy
Green Pepper Eggplant Stir-Fry (青椒炒茄子)
The simplest Hunan vegetable dish — tender eggplant stir-fried with green chilies and garlic. Soft, spicy, unforgettable.
Easy
Chives & Celtuce Stir-Fry (韭菜炒莴笋)
A Dongting Lake spring favorite — crisp celtuce stem stir-fried with fragrant garlic chives. Light, fresh, and seasonal.
Medium
Mala Spicy Chicken (麻辣子鸡)
Classic Hunan dish — tender diced chicken stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Half chicken, half chilies.
Easy
Bamboo Shoots with Smoked Pork (笋子炒腊肉)
Springtime in western Hunan — tender bamboo shoots stir-fried with aromatic smoked pork. Crisp and smoky.
Advanced
Silky Beef Tripe (发丝牛百叶)
Hunan knife skills masterpiece — beef tripe sliced into hair-thin shreds, stir-fried with chilies and vinegar.
Easy
Ginger & Young Chicken (老姜炒仔鸡)
Classic Hunan home remedy — tender young chicken stir-fried with plenty of aged ginger. Warming and comforting.
Easy
Farmhouse One-Bowl Delight (农家一碗香)
Hunan countryside rice thief — stir-fried pork, eggs, and green chilies all in one bowl. Simply addictive.
Easy
Liuyang Steamed Pork Ribs (浏阳蒸排骨)
Liuyang steamed classic — tender pork ribs with fermented black beans and chilies, steamed until meltingly tender.
Medium
Braised Eel Yellow Sauce (黄焖鳝鱼)
A Dongting Lake classic — fresh eel braised in golden-yellow sauce with chilies, garlic, and fermented black beans.
Medium
Pickled Cabbage Fish Soup (酸菜鱼片汤)
Hunan's sour fish soup — tender fish fillets poached in tangy, slightly spicy pickled cabbage broth.
Medium
Xiangxi Sour Radish Duck Soup (湘西酸萝卜老鸭汤)
Traditional Miao soup — old duck slow-simmered with tangy pickled sour radish. Bright and refreshing.
Medium
Spicy Crawfish Tails (口味虾尾)
Changsha's iconic late-night snack — crawfish tails stir-fried with spices, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Medium
Dry Pot Bullfrog (干锅牛蛙)
Tender bullfrog legs stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, served sizzling in a dry pot.
Medium
Changsha Beef Rice Noodles (长沙牛肉粉)
Changsha's iconic breakfast — round rice noodles in savory beef broth with braised beef and pickled vegetables.
Medium
Chenzhou Fish Noodles (郴州鱼粉)
One of Hunan's three great rice noodle styles — fresh fish simmered into rich broth with pickled beans.
Easy
Steamed Egg Custard (水蒸蛋)
The most comforting Hunan home dish — silky-smooth steamed egg custard with a mirror-smooth surface.
Easy
Rock Sugar Hunan Lotus (冰糖湘莲)
Hunan's most elegant dessert — Xiangtan lotus seeds simmered in rock sugar syrup until tender.
Easy
Glutinous Rice Cake / Ciba (糯米糍粑)
Hunan's most beloved festival food — pounded glutinous rice formed into soft, chewy cakes.
Easy
Sweet Potato Cake (红薯粑粑)
Beloved Hunan street snack — mashed sweet potato with glutinous rice flour, pan-fried until golden crispy.
Easy
Mugwort Rice Cake (蒿子粑粑)
Qingming Festival specialty from western Hunan — glutinous rice cakes made with fresh mugwort leaves.
Medium
Steamed Mixed Cured Meats (腊味合蒸)
Classic Hunan banquet dish — multiple cured meats steamed together for rich, smoky, savory flavors.
Hard
Blood Cake Duck (血粑鸭)
Xiangxi Miao ethnic specialty — duck stewed with blood cake for a rich, earthy, deeply savory dish.
Hard
Hunan Stinky Mandarin Fish (湘式臭鳜鱼)
Fermented mandarin fish braised with chilies and black beans — pungent, unforgettable Hunan flavor.
Medium
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Peppers (小炒黄牛肉)
Hunan restaurant favorite — tender beef with pickled yellow peppers, bright and tangy.
Easy
Youxian Dried Tofu with Pork (攸县香干炒肉)
Beloved home-style dish — Youxian specialty dried tofu stir-fried with lean pork and peppers.
Easy
Stir-Fried Lotus Root Strips (小炒藕丝)
Crisp lotus root strips stir-fried with dried chilies and vinegar — tangy, spicy vegetable side.
Easy
Steamed Tofu with Duo Jiao (剁椒蒸豆腐)
Soft tofu topped with vibrant red chopped chilies, steamed and finished with sizzling hot oil.
Easy
Liuyang Steamed Cured Pork (浏阳蒸腊肉)
Thinly sliced cured pork steamed until fat turns translucent — tender, smoky Liuyang classic.
Medium
Cuttlefish with Pork Ribs Stew (墨鱼炖排骨)
Nourishing soup — pork ribs slow-simmered with dried cuttlefish for a milky, rich broth.
Medium
Peanut Pig Trotter Soup (花生猪脚汤)
Traditional nourishing soup — pig trotters stewed with peanuts for a collagen-rich broth.
Hard
Hunan Spicy Salted Duck (湖南酱板鸭)
Famous cured duck marinated in soy, star anise, and chilies, then air-dried — firm and spicy.
Medium
Hunan Spiced Duck Feet (湘味卤鸭掌)
Popular snack — duck feet braised in a rich spiced master stock until tender and flavorful.
Medium
Hengyang Fish Noodles (衡阳鱼粉)
Fresh fish simmered in milky broth over rice noodles — a legendary Hengyang breakfast.
Easy
Xiangxi Rice Tofu (湘西米豆腐)
Beloved street food — soft rice tofu cubes with spicy, tangy chili oil and garlic sauce.
Easy
Sugar Oil Dumplings (糖油饺子)
Classic Changsha sweet snack — glutinous rice dumplings in caramelized sugar syrup, golden and chewy.
Medium
General Tso's Chicken (左宗棠鸡)
Famous Hunan-American dish — crispy chicken in sweet-sour-savory sauce.
Easy
Xiangxi Grandmother's Dish (湘西外婆菜)
Preserved vegetables with minced pork — a Xiangxi staple side dish.
Medium
Red-Braised Mandarin Fish (红烧桂鱼)
Dongting Lake specialty — whole fish braised in rich soy-chili sauce.
Easy
Cured Pork and Tofu Stew (腊肉炖豆腐)
Smoked pork simmered with tofu — comforting home-style stew.
Hard
Xiangxi Bandit Duck (湘西土匪鸭)
Duck braised with potatoes and beer — bold Xiangxi flavors.
Medium
Xiang Braised Duck Neck (湘卤鸭脖)
Famous snack — duck necks braised in fragrant spiced stock.
Hard
Red-Braised Eight-Treasure Chicken (红煨八宝鸡)
Banquet showpiece — stuffed chicken red-braised until meltingly tender.
Medium
Xinhua Three-Flavor Soup (新化三合汤)
Beef, tripe, and blood tofu in spicy-sour pepper broth.
Hard
Explosive-Fried Kidney (火爆腰花)
Score-cut kidney flash-fried with chilies — quick and fiery.
Medium
Tiger Skin Chicken Feet (虎皮凤爪)
Deep-fried then braised chicken feet — dim sum favorite.
Easy
Century Egg with Mashed Peppers (皮蛋擂辣椒)
Roasted peppers mashed with century egg — viral Hunan dish.
Hard
Dry Pot Duck Head (干锅鸭头)
Spicy duck heads in a dry pot — late-night favorite.
Easy
Zhangshugang Pepper Chicken (樟树港辣椒炒肉)
Premium Zhangshugang peppers with pork — the best pepper in Hunan.
Hard
Hengdong Crispy Tripe (衡东脆肚)
Pork tripe quick-fried with yellow chilies — crispy and spicy.
Easy
Ningxiang Spotted Pork (宁乡花猪肉)
Premium marbled pork stir-fried with green peppers.
Hard
Changde Turtle Clay Pot (常德甲鱼钵)
Soft-shell turtle in clay pot — Changde banquet specialty.
Medium
Stone Pot Fish (湘西石锅鱼)
Fish simmered in hot stone pot with chilies and herbs.
Medium
Xiangtan Boiled Live Fish (湘潭水煮活鱼)
Fresh fish in spicy numbing broth — Xiangtan classic.
Easy
Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp (椒盐皮皮虾)
Deep-fried mantis shrimp with garlic and salt-pepper.
Medium
Hunan Stir-Fried Intestines (小炒肥肠)
Pork intestines with pickled peppers — bold and flavorful.
Easy
Twice-Cooked Cured Pork (回锅腊肉)
Cured pork boiled then stir-fried with leeks.
Easy
Old Changsha Double Meat Stir-Fry (老长沙肉炒肉)
Pork belly and lean pork together — old Changsha favorite.
Medium
Toothpick Beef (牙签牛肉)
Marinated beef on toothpicks — fun and addictive snack.
Easy
Dried Long Beans with Cured Pork (干豆角炒腊肉)
Sun-dried beans with cured pork — rustic home cooking.
Easy
Bracken Fern with Cured Pork (蕨菜炒腊肉)
Wild bracken fern with smoked pork — foraged delicacy.
Easy
Smoked Bamboo Shoots with Cured Pork (烟笋炒腊肉)
Double-smoked bamboo with cured pork — deep smoky flavor.
Hard
Green Pepper Braised Turtle (青椒焖甲鱼)
Soft-shell turtle braised with green peppers — nourishing.
Easy
Hot and Sour Konjac (酸辣魔芋)
Konjac jelly strips in spicy-sour sauce — low-cal side dish.
Medium
Green Pepper Beef Brisket (青椒炒牛腩)
Tender beef brisket with green peppers — slow-cooked comfort.
Easy
Pork Crackling with Bok Choy (油渣小白菜)
Crispy pork crackling with tender greens — simple and delicious.
Easy
Red-Braised Fish Chunks (红烧鱼块)
Fish chunks in soy-ginger sauce — everyday home cooking.
Medium
Stuffed Red Peppers (红椒酿肉)
Red peppers stuffed with minced pork — beautiful and tasty.
Easy
Mao Family Tofu (毛家豆腐)
Tofu braised with pork and chili — Mao Zedong's favorite.
Medium
Chestnut Braised Pig Tail (板栗烧猪尾)
Pig tails with chestnuts — rich, collagen-packed stew.
Easy
Black Bean Steamed Spare Ribs (豉汁蒸排骨)
Ribs steamed with black beans — tender and aromatic.
Easy
Duo Jiao Steamed Fish Tail (剁椒蒸鱼尾)
Fish tail with chopped chilies — steamed to perfection.
Easy
Duo Jiao Steamed Stinky Tofu (剁椒蒸臭豆腐)
Stinky tofu with red chilies — bold flavor combination.
Medium
Braised Spiced Pig Trotters (酱香蹄花)
Glossy trotters in soy-star anise glaze — melt-in-mouth.
Medium
Xiang Braised Beef (湘卤牛肉)
Cold sliced beef braised in master stock — classic cold dish.
Easy
Century Egg with Houttuynia (皮蛋拌折耳根)
Century egg with wild houttuynia — acquired taste delicacy.
Medium
Pearl Siumai (珍珠烧卖)
Steamed dumplings with glutinous rice — elegant dim sum.
Easy
Osmanthus Rice Cake (桂花粑粑)
Sweet glutinous rice cakes with osmanthus flowers.
Medium
Salt-Pepper Fried Dough Twists (椒盐馓子)
Crispy fried dough twists — traditional Hunan snack.
Medium
Spicy Braised Pig Trotters (口味猪蹄)
Pig trotters in spicy chili-soy braise — tender and fiery.
Medium
Black Bean Crucian Carp (豉香鲫鱼)
Whole carp with fermented black beans — Dongting classic.
Hard
Hot and Sour Abalone (酸辣鲍鱼)
Abalone in spicy-sour sauce — luxurious banquet dish.
Medium
Garlic Baked Flower Crab (蒜香焗花蟹)
Crabs baked with garlic and butter — seafood indulgence.
Medium
Spicy Hairy Crab (香辣大闸蟹)
Hairy crabs with chilies — autumn seasonal specialty.
Medium
Hunan Pork Feast (湖南杀猪菜)
Mixed pork parts stewed together — rural celebration dish.
Easy
Bitter Bamboo with Cured Pork (苦笋炒腊肉)
Bitter bamboo shoots with cured pork — foraged delicacy.
Easy
Bitter Melon with Cured Sausage (苦瓜炒腊肠)
Bitter melon with Hunan sausage — perfect contrast.
Easy
Stir-Fried Wood Ear with Pork (小炒黑木耳)
Wood ear mushrooms with sliced pork — healthy home dish.
Medium
Changsha Spicy Fish (长沙香辣鱼)
Deep-fried fish with dried chilies — Changsha street food.
Easy
Smoked Bamboo with Smoked Pork (腊笋炒熏肉)
Double-smoked combination — intense smoky flavor.
Easy
Young Ginger Shredded Pork (仔姜炒肉丝)
Shredded pork with young ginger — seasonal summer dish.
Easy
Chili Gold Coin Eggs (辣椒金钱蛋)
Pan-fried egg slices shaped like coins — fun and tasty.
Hard
Phoenix Tail Kidney Flowers (凤尾腰花)
Elaborately cut kidney flowers — test of knife skills.
Easy
Stinky Tofu with Sausage (臭豆腐炒腊肠)
Stinky tofu with cured sausage — bold stir-fry.
Easy
Celery Yellow Beef (芹菜黄牛肉)
Yellow beef with celery — fresh and flavorful.
Medium
Dry-Fried Shredded Pork (干煸肉丝)
Shredded pork dry-fried until crispy — intense flavor.
Medium
Changde Chicken Giblets Clay Pot (常德鸡杂钵)
Chicken giblets in clay pot — Changde specialty.
Easy
Original Tofu Skin Clay Pot (原味豆皮钵)
Tofu skin in pork bone broth — comforting and light.
Medium
Bamboo Shoots Beef Brisket Casserole (竹笋牛腩煲)
Beef brisket with bamboo shoots — slow-cooked warmth.
Medium
Pailou Tangyuan (排楼汤圆)
Sweet rice balls in osmanthus syrup — traditional dessert.
Medium
Lotus Leaf Bun (荷叶夹)
Steamed lotus-shaped buns — perfect for braised dishes.
Medium
Rose Tangyuan (玫瑰汤圆)
Rice balls with rose petal filling — romantic dessert.
Medium
Wrinkled Wonton in Chili Oil (绉纱馄饨)
Delicate wontons in spicy oil — Hunan-style snack.
Easy
Fermented Red Rice Lotus Root (南乳藕片)
Lotus root in red rice cheese — pink and savory.
Easy
Xiangxiang Stir-Fried Pork (湘乡小炒肉)
Xiangxiang county style pork — simple and satisfying.
Medium
Hunan Braised Prawns (油焖大虾)
Large prawns in soy-chili sauce — seafood indulgence.
Easy
Garlic Baked Oysters (蒜香焗生蚝)
Fresh oysters baked with garlic — sizzling seafood.
Medium
Stir-Fried Abalone with Peppers (小炒鲍鱼)
Abalone with green and red peppers — luxury stir-fry.
Medium
Hot and Sour Pig Trotters (酸辣猪手)
Pig trotters in spicy-vinegar sauce — tangy and rich.
Easy
Pickled Cabbage Duck Blood (酸菜焖鸭血)
Duck blood with pickled cabbage — comforting and spicy.
Medium
Dry-Braised Fish (干烧鱼)
Whole fish dry-braised with chilies — minimal sauce, maximum flavor.
Easy
Scallion Wood Ear Mushroom (葱烧木耳)
Wood ear with scallions — simple vegetarian side.
Easy
Mushroom with Winter Bamboo (香菇烧冬笋)
Shiitake with winter bamboo — earthy and vegetarian.
Easy
Hunan Fermented Rice Wine (湖南甜酒酿)
Sweet fermented rice wine — warming traditional drink.
Medium
Crispy Fried Pork Skin (爆炒猪皮)
Pork skin flash-fried with chilies — crispy snack.
Medium
Fish Soup with Snails (鱼汤嗦螺)
River snails in fish bone broth — Xiangxi specialty.
Medium
Xiangtan Buckle Meat (湘潭扣肉)
Xiangtan's iconic buckle meat — layers of fatty pork belly steamed with prese...
Advanced
Beggar's Chicken (叫化鸡)
A legendary Hunan dish — whole chicken wrapped in lotus leaves and clay, slow...
Advanced
Changsha Soup Dumplings (长沙灌汤包)
Changsha-style soup dumplings with thin wrappers and rich, savory pork fillin...
Easy
Liuyang Steamed Dishes (浏阳蒸菜)
Liuyang's famous steamed cuisine — a variety of meats and vegetables steamed ...
Medium
Hunan Three Cup Chicken (湘式三杯鸡)
Hunan-style three cup chicken — simmered with equal parts soy sauce, rice win...
Medium
Red-Braised Pork with Quail Eggs (虎皮鹌鹑蛋红烧肉)
Classic red-braised pork belly paired with golden tiger-skin quail eggs in a ...
Advanced
Hunan Crispy Duck (湘式脆皮鸭)
Hunan-style crispy duck with crackling golden skin and juicy meat, glazed wit...
Medium
Tiger-Skin Pepper Pork Chops (虎皮尖椒猪排)
Pan-seared pork chops with blistered green peppers for a smoky, spicy crust a...
Medium
Braised Chicken with Chestnuts (板栗烧鸡)
Autumn classic — tender chicken braised with sweet chestnuts in a rich, savor...
Medium
Hunan Crispy Pork Ribs (湘式脆皮排骨)
Deep-fried pork ribs with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat coated in ...
Medium
Steamed Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens (梅菜扣肉)
A beloved banquet dish — pork belly steamed over sweet preserved mustard gree...
Medium
Hunan Braised Beef Brisket Pot (湘式牛腩煲)
Slow-braised beef brisket in a clay pot with Hunan spices, soft and gelatinou...
Medium
Changsha Clay Pot Chicken (长沙土钵鸡)
Rustic Changsha clay pot chicken with wood ear mushrooms, dried chilies, and ...
Medium
Western Hunan Pepper Steak (湘西黑椒牛排)
Western Hunan-style pepper steak with a bold black pepper and chili sauce glaze.
Advanced
Hunan Grand Platter (湘满全席大拼盘)
A grand Hunan banquet platter featuring an assortment of cold cuts, cured mea...
Medium
Hunan Sweet and Sour Ribs (湘式糖醋排骨)
Hunan-style sweet and sour spare ribs with a glossy, caramelized coating and ...
Medium
Braised Duck with Taro (芋头焖鸭)
Hearty braised duck with soft, starchy taro that absorbs the rich, savory sauce.
Medium
Hunan Lion Head Meatballs (湘式狮子头)
Oversized, tender pork meatballs braised in Hunan-style soy-based sauce with ...
Advanced
Hunan Braised Pigeon (湘式红烧乳鸽)
Tender young pigeon braised in Hunan spiced soy sauce until deeply flavored a...
Medium
Hunan Crispy Pork Belly (湘式脆皮五花肉)
Pork belly with shatteringly crisp skin and juicy, layered meat — a Hunan bar...
Medium
Changsha Braised Eel Sections (长沙红烧鳝段)
Plump eel sections braised in Hunan chili and soy sauce — rich, savory, and s...
Medium
Hunan Pepper Lamb Chops (湘式黑椒羊排)
Juvenile lamb chops pan-seared with Hunan black pepper sauce — fragrant, tend...
Medium
Braised Pork Belly with Taro (芋头扣肉)
Layered pork belly and taro steamed until melt-in-mouth, with sweet soy glaze.
Advanced
Hunan Crispy Intestines (湘式脆皮肥肠)
Deep-fried pork intestines with crispy exterior, tossed in Hunan chili and ga...
Advanced
Changsha Roast Duck (长沙烤鸭)
Changsha-style roast duck with crispy skin and tender meat, brushed with spic...
Medium
Hunan Braised Pork Leg (湘式红烧蹄膀)
Whole pork leg braised in soy, rock sugar, and spices until gelatinously soft.
Medium
Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin (黑椒牛里脊)
Premium beef tenderloin stir-fried with cracked black pepper and Hunan chili ...
Medium
Hunan Braised Fish Tail (湘式红烧划水)
Fish tail braised in rich soy sauce — the tail meat is exceptionally tender a...
Advanced
Changsha霸王 Duck (长沙霸王鸭)
A grand banquet duck stuffed with eight-treasure filling and braised to golde...
Easy
Hunan Yellow Braised Chicken (湘式黄焖鸡)
Tender chicken braised in golden soy sauce with mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
Medium
Red-Braised Pork with Dried Shrimp (虾干红烧肉)
Classic red-braised pork enhanced with dried shrimp for an extra layer of umami.
Medium
Hunan Wine-Drunk Chicken (花雕醉鸡)
Cold chicken marinated in aromatic Hua Diao wine with goji berries and ginger.
Advanced
Changsha Three-Layer Tower (长沙三层楼)
An elaborate banquet dish with three layers of meat, egg, and vegetables stac...
Easy
Hunan Braised Quail Eggs (湘式红烧鹌鹑蛋)
Golden-fried quail eggs braised in savory soy sauce — bite-sized flavor bombs.
Medium
Duo Jiao Braised Pork Leg (剁椒蹄膀)
Pork leg braised with Hunan chopped chilies — spicy, tender, and visually stu...
Easy
Hunan Fish Soup Noodles (湘式鱼汤面)
Fresh fish broth poured over springy noodles — pure, comforting Hunan comfort...
Medium
Changsha Fish Filets (长沙鱼片)
Thin fish filets stir-fried with Hunan peppers and fermented black beans.
Medium
Hunan Boiled Spicy Fish (湘味水煮鱼)
Fish filets in a fiery broth of dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili...
Medium
Crab Roe Tofu (蟹黄豆腐)
Silken tofu simmered in golden crab roe sauce — luxurious, smooth, and umami-...
Medium
Braised Eel Rice Noodles (鳝鱼米粉)
Rice noodles topped with braised eel sections in spicy Hunan sauce.
Medium
Changsha Fish Ball Soup (长沙鱼丸汤)
Handmade fish balls in clear broth — bouncy, tender, and naturally sweet.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Clams (湘味花蛤)
Fresh clams stir-fried with Hunan chili, garlic, and fermented black bean sauce.
Easy
Hunan Steamed Shrimp (湘式清蒸虾)
Fresh whole shrimp steamed with garlic and vermicelli — simple and elegant.
Medium
Braised Fish Skin (红烧鱼皮)
Fish skin braised in rich soy sauce — gelatinous, tender, and full of collagen.
Medium
Hunan Fish Maw Soup (湘式鱼肚汤)
Fish maw simmered in a rich, nourishing broth with goji berries and mushrooms.
Easy
Hunan Grilled Oysters (湘式烤生蚝)
Fresh oysters grilled with Hunan garlic-chili sauce — briny, spicy, and addic...
Medium
Hunan Stir-Fried Squid (湘式爆炒鱿鱼)
Squid rings stir-fried with Hunan chili and celery — crisp, tender, and spicy.
Advanced
Red-Braised Sea Cucumber (红烧海参)
Premium sea cucumber braised in rich brown sauce — a luxurious banquet dish.
Easy
Garlic Vermicelli Scallops (蒜蓉粉丝扇贝)
Scallops topped with garlic and vermicelli, steamed to perfection.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Frog Legs (湘味田鸡腿)
Frog legs stir-fried with Hunan chili and purple perilla — tender and aromatic.
Advanced
Hunan Fish Paste Cake (湘式鱼糕)
Steamed fish paste cake — smooth, bouncy, and delicately flavored.
Medium
Red-Braised Yellow Croaker (红烧黄鱼)
Yellow croaker braised in soy sauce — crispy skin, tender meat, savory sauce.
Medium
Garlic Crayfish (蒜蓉小龙虾)
Crayfish cooked in generous garlic butter sauce — a Hunan summer night favorite.
Medium
Hunan Pickled Cabbage Fish (湘味酸菜鱼)
Fish filets in tangy pickled mustard green broth — sour, spicy, and deeply co...
Easy
Hunan Steamed Hairy Crab (湘式清蒸大闸蟹)
Premium hairy crab steamed with Hunan rice wine — sweet, rich roe and tender ...
Medium
Red-Braised Fish Belly (红烧鱼腩)
Fish belly braised in rich Hunan sauce — the fattiest, most tender part of th...
Easy
Steamed Egg with Fish Roe (鱼子蒸蛋)
Silky steamed egg custard topped with golden fish roe — smooth and luxurious.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Conch (湘味爆炒海螺)
Sliced conch stir-fried with Hunan chili and scallions — crisp and spicy.
Medium
Hunan Red-Braised Eel (湘式红烧鳝)
Eel sections braised in Hunan chili soy sauce — rich, spicy, and deeply flavo...
Medium
Fish Head Noodles (鱼头拌面)
Noodles topped with spicy braised fish head — a hearty Hunan street meal.
Easy
Cold Jellyfish Salad (凉拌海蜇)
Crisp jellyfish strips dressed in vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil.
Easy
Clam Clear Soup (蛤蜊清汤)
Clear, nourishing soup with fresh clams and ginger — pure and delicate.
Medium
Fish Ball Clay Pot (鱼丸煲)
Fish balls, tofu, and vegetables simmered in spicy clay pot broth.
Medium
Hunan Braised Cuttlefish (墨鱼大烤)
Cuttlefish braised in rich soy sauce until tender and deeply flavored.
Advanced
Red-Braised Abalone (红烧鲍鱼)
Premium abalone braised in rich brown sauce — a luxurious banquet centerpiece.
Advanced
Changsha Shrimp Dumplings (长沙虾饺)
Delicate shrimp dumplings with translucent wrappers and bouncy, juicy filling.
Medium
Frog Leg Clay Pot (田鸡煲)
Frog legs simmered in spicy clay pot with Hunan chilies and perilla leaves.
Easy
Cold Fish Skin Salad (凉拌鱼皮)
Crisp fish skin dressed in chili oil and vinegar — refreshing and crunchy.
Medium
Hunan Duo Jiao Fish Head King (湘式剁椒鱼头王)
The king version of Hunan's iconic fish head — extra-large, extra-spicy, extr...
Medium
Hunan Oyster Pancake (蚝烙)
Crispy pancake with fresh oysters and eggs — golden, savory, and briny.
Medium
Hunan Pork Floss (湘式肉松)
Fluffy, savory pork floss made Hunan-style — perfect as a topping or filling.
Medium
Changsha Lotus Bun with Pork (长沙荷叶饼夹肉)
Soft lotus leaf buns stuffed with savory red-braised pork — a Hunan banquet f...
Advanced
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork Kidney (湘味爆炒腰花)
Crisp pork kidney flowers stir-fried with Hunan chili and scallions — tender ...
Medium
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork Liver (湘式猪肝)
Tender pork liver stir-fried with Hunan chili and garlic — rich in iron and f...
Advanced
Hunan Red-Braised Intestines (湘式红烧肥肠)
Pork intestines braised in rich Hunan soy-chili sauce — tender, spicy, and de...
Easy
Changsha Pork Rib Soup (长沙排骨汤)
Clear, nourishing pork rib soup with winter melon and goji berries.
Easy
Pork Blood Tofu (猪血豆腐)
Pork blood and tofu simmered in spicy Hunan broth — rich, smooth, and warming.
Medium
Hunan Cold Pork Ear Salad (湘式凉拌猪耳)
Crisp pork ear slices dressed in chili oil, garlic, and vinegar — crunchy and...
Medium
Pepper Pork Tripe Soup (胡椒猪肚汤)
Pork tripe simmered with whole white peppercorns — warming, nourishing, and c...
Medium
Red-Braised Pork Skin (红烧猪皮)
Gelatinous pork skin braised in soy sauce — rich in collagen and deeply savory.
Advanced
Changsha Pork Floss Pastry (长沙肉松饼)
Flaky pastry filled with savory pork floss — a popular Changsha snack.
Medium
Hunan Handmade Meatball Soup (湘式手工肉丸汤)
Hand-minced pork meatballs in clear broth — bouncy, tender, and naturally sweet.
Medium
Hunan Red-Braised Pork Tail (湘式红烧猪尾)
Pork tail braised in soy sauce until gelatinously tender — rich in collagen.
Easy
Hunan Pork Chop Rice (湘式猪排饭)
Crispy pan-fried pork chop over steamed rice with Hunan chili sauce.
Medium
Hunan Red-Braised Ribs (湘式红烧排骨)
Pork ribs braised in Hunan soy-chili sauce — fall-off-the-bone tender and dee...
Medium
Changsha Clay Pot Pork Belly (长沙土钵五花)
Pork belly simmered in clay pot with Hunan dried chilies and fermented beans.
Medium
Hunan Braised Pork Leg (湘式红烧蹄膀)
Whole pork leg slow-braised in soy, rock sugar, and aromatic spices.
Medium
Hunan Explosive Stir-Fried Liver (湘式爆炒猪肝)
Quick-fired pork liver with Hunan chili — tender, spicy, and full of iron.
Medium
Pork Intestine Noodles (肥肠面)
Noodles topped with braised pork intestines in spicy Hunan sauce.
Medium
Hunan Soy-Braised Pork Trotters (湘式卤猪蹄)
Pork trotters braised in spiced soy master stock — gelatinous, tender, and ar...
Easy
Changsha Pork Blood Noodles (长沙猪血面)
Noodles in spicy broth with pork blood curd — a Changsha street food classic.
Easy
Steamed Egg with Pork Floss (肉松蒸蛋)
Silky steamed egg custard topped with fluffy pork floss — comforting and mild.
Advanced
Pork Kidney Noodles (猪腰面)
Noodles with crisp pork kidney slices in spicy Hunan broth.
Advanced
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork Tripe (湘式炒猪肚)
Crisp pork tripe strips stir-fried with Hunan chili and bamboo shoots.
Easy
Pork Skin Soup (猪皮汤)
Nourishing pork skin soup with goji berries and red dates — rich in collagen.
Easy
Changsha Pork Rib Rice (长沙排骨饭)
Steamed rice topped with braised pork ribs and Hunan sauce — a satisfying one...
Medium
Hunan Meatball Clay Pot (湘式肉丸煲)
Pork meatballs, tofu, and cabbage simmered in spicy clay pot broth.
Medium
Pork Ear Noodles (猪耳面)
Noodles topped with sliced pork ear in chili oil sauce.
Easy
Hunan Pork Chop Noodles (湘式猪排面)
Noodles topped with crispy pork chop and Hunan chili sauce.
Medium
Red-Braised Pork with Bamboo Shoots (竹笋红烧肉)
Classic red-braised pork belly with tender bamboo shoots absorbing the rich s...
Medium
Changsha Pork Leg Rice (长沙蹄膀饭)
Rice topped with tender braised pork leg — a hearty Changsha lunch special.
Easy
Pork Blood Cake (猪血糕)
Steamed pork blood cake with rice — smooth, savory, and rich in iron.
Medium
Braised Pork Tail with Soybeans (黄豆焖猪尾)
Pork tail braised with yellow soybeans until tender and gelatinous.
Easy
Pork Liver Congee (猪肝粥)
Smooth rice congee with tender pork liver slices — nourishing and gentle.
Advanced
Dry Pot Pork Intestines (干锅肥肠)
Crisp pork intestines in a sizzling dry pot with Hunan chilies and onions.
Medium
Changsha Pork Rib Noodles (长沙排骨面)
Noodles topped with tender braised pork ribs in Hunan sauce.
Advanced
Pork Floss Cake (肉松蛋糕)
Fluffy sponge cake topped with savory pork floss — a sweet-savory Hunan snack.
Advanced
Pork Kidney Rice (猪腰饭)
Rice topped with crisp pork kidney slices in spicy Hunan sauce.
Medium
Pork Tripe Noodles (猪肚面)
Noodles with tender pork tripe in savory broth.
Easy
Pork Skin Noodles (猪皮面)
Noodles topped with braised pork skin in light soy sauce.
Medium
Changsha Meatball Rice (长沙肉丸饭)
Rice topped with handmade pork meatballs and savory sauce.
Medium
Pork Chop Flatbread (猪排饼)
Crispy flatbread sandwich with Hunan-style pork chop — a satisfying hand-held...
Medium
Pork Ear Rice (猪耳饭)
Rice topped with sliced pork ear in chili oil — crunchy and spicy.
Easy
Pork Tail Soup (猪尾汤)
Pork tail slow-simmered with peanuts and red dates — nourishing and collagen-...
Easy
Pork Blood Congee (猪血粥)
Smooth rice congee with pork blood curd — iron-rich and comforting.
Medium
Hunan Beef Noodle Soup (湘式牛肉面)
Rich beef broth with tender braised beef slices over springy noodles.
Medium
Changsha Beef Brisket Rice (长沙牛腩饭)
Rice topped with slow-braised beef brisket in rich Hunan sauce.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Beef Stew (湘式炖牛腩)
Beef brisket slow-stewed with Hunan chilies, star anise, and soy sauce.
Medium
Hunan Beef Tripe Pot (湘式牛肚煲)
Beef tripe simmered in clay pot with Hunan spices and chilies.
Medium
Hunan Soy-Braised Beef Shank (湘式卤牛腱)
Beef shank braised in spiced soy master stock — tender, aromatic, and perfect...
Medium
Changsha Beef Ball Soup (长沙牛肉丸汤)
Handmade beef meatballs in clear broth — bouncy and beefy.
Medium
Hunan Lamb Hot Pot (湘式羊肉火锅)
Lamb hot pot with fiery Hunan broth — perfect for cold winter gatherings.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Beef Short Ribs (湘式牛排骨)
Beef short ribs braised with Hunan chilies until fall-off-the-bone tender.
Medium
Hunan Braised Beef Tendon (湘式牛筋)
Beef tendon slow-braised until gelatinously soft and deeply flavored.
Medium
Hunan Red-Braised Lamb (湘式红烧羊肉)
Lamb braised in Hunan soy-chili sauce — tender, aromatic, and warming.
Easy
Changsha Dry Tossed Beef Noodles (长沙干拌牛肉面)
Noodles tossed with spicy beef sauce, chili oil, and scallions — no soup.
Medium
Hunan Beef Slice Pot (湘式牛肉片锅)
Thin beef slices cooked in sizzling clay pot with Hunan chilies.
Advanced
Hunan Spicy Beef Offal (湘式牛杂)
Assorted beef offal braised in spicy Hunan master stock — rich and complex.
Medium
Beef Brisket Noodles (牛腩面)
Noodles in rich beef broth with tender braised brisket pieces.
Easy
Beef Tail Soup (牛尾汤)
Beef tail slow-simmered with vegetables — rich, nourishing bone broth.
Easy
Changsha Lamb Skewers (长沙羊肉串)
Charcoal-grilled lamb skewers with cumin and Hunan chili powder.
Medium
Beef Tendon Noodles (牛筋面)
Noodles topped with gelatinous braised beef tendon in savory sauce.
Medium
Beef Tripe Noodles (牛肚面)
Noodles with tender beef tripe in spicy Hunan broth.
Medium
Lamb Rib Clay Pot (羊排煲)
Lamb ribs braised in clay pot with Hunan spices and radish.
Medium
Beef Shank Noodles (牛腱面)
Noodles topped with sliced soy-braised beef shank in clear broth.
Medium
Changsha Beef Ball Noodles (长沙牛肉丸面)
Noodles with handmade beef meatballs in savory broth.
Advanced
Beef Offal Noodles (牛杂面)
Noodles with assorted beef offal in spicy Hunan broth — a street food classic.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Lamb Chops (湘式羊排)
Lamb chops stir-fried with Hunan chili and cumin — bold and aromatic.
Easy
Beef Slice Rice (牛肉饭)
Rice topped with stir-fried beef slices and Hunan chili sauce.
Medium
Beef Brisket Clay Pot (牛腩煲)
Beef brisket slow-braised in clay pot with daikon and Hunan spices.
Medium
Changsha Lamb Noodle Soup (长沙羊肉面)
Noodles in rich lamb broth with tender lamb slices.
Medium
Beef Tendon Rice (牛筋饭)
Rice topped with gelatinous braised beef tendon in savory sauce.
Medium
Beef Tripe Rice (牛肚饭)
Rice topped with spicy braised beef tripe and Hunan chilies.
Easy
Lamb Rib Soup (羊排骨汤)
Clear lamb rib soup with radish and goji berries — warming and nourishing.
Medium
Beef Shank Rice (牛腱饭)
Rice topped with sliced soy-braised beef shank and savory sauce.
Easy
Hunan Chicken Wing Pot (湘式鸡翅煲)
Chicken wings simmered in clay pot with Hunan chilies and potatoes.
Medium
Changsha Salted Duck (长沙板鸭)
Traditional Changsha pressed salted duck — firm, aromatic, and deeply seasoned.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Chicken Gizzards (湘味鸡胗)
Crisp chicken gizzards stir-fried with Hunan chili and pickled ginger.
Medium
Hunan Soy-Braised Chicken Feet (湘式卤鸡爪)
Chicken feet braised in spiced soy master stock — soft, gelatinous, and savory.
Easy
Changsha Chicken Congee (长沙鸡粥)
Smooth rice congee with tender shredded chicken — comforting and nourishing.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Pigeon (湘式乳鸽)
Crispy pigeon with Hunan chili and pepper rub — tender and aromatic.
Medium
Hunan Duck Tongues (湘式鸭舌)
Plump duck tongues braised in Hunan spiced soy sauce — a delicacy.
Medium
Changsha Spicy Duck Necks (长沙麻辣鸭脖)
Changsha's famous spicy duck necks — fiery, numbing, and addictive.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Chicken Hearts (湘味鸡心)
Chicken hearts stir-fried with Hunan chili and scallions — tender and bold.
Medium
Hunan Braised Duck Wings (湘式卤鸭翅)
Duck wings braised in spiced soy master stock — tender and deeply flavored.
Medium
Changsha Cold Chicken Feet (长沙凉拌鸡爪)
Chicken feet in chili oil and vinegar — refreshing, spicy, and crunchy.
Advanced
Hunan Duck Webs (湘式鸭掌)
Duck webs braised in Hunan spiced sauce — gelatinous and aromatic.
Easy
Hunan Stir-Fried Chicken Liver (湘式鸡肝)
Tender chicken liver stir-fried with Hunan chili — rich in iron and flavor.
Medium
Changsha Duck Intestine Pot (长沙鸭肠煲)
Crisp duck intestines in sizzling clay pot with Hunan chilies.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Quail Eggs (湘式鹌鹑蛋)
Quail eggs braised in Hunan chili soy sauce — bite-sized and savory.
Medium
Hunan Red-Braised Goose (湘式红烧鹅)
Goose braised in Hunan soy-chili sauce — rich, meaty, and deeply flavored.
Easy
Changsha BBQ Chicken Wings (长沙烤鸡翅)
Charcoal-grilled chicken wings with Hunan cumin-chili rub.
Easy
Duck Blood Tofu (鸭血豆腐)
Duck blood and tofu in spicy Hunan broth — smooth and warming.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Chicken Necks (湘式麻辣鸡脖)
Chicken necks braised in fiery Hunan chili sauce — addictive street snack.
Medium
Changsha Spicy Duck Heads (长沙麻辣鸭头)
Changsha's legendary spicy duck heads — numbing, fiery, and unforgettable.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Chicken Wings (湘味鸡翅)
Chicken wings stir-fried with Hunan dried chilies and peppercorns.
Medium
Hunan Soy-Braised Whole Duck (湘式卤鸭)
Whole duck braised in spiced soy master stock — tender and aromatic.
Medium
Changsha Chicken Ball Soup (长沙鸡汤丸子)
Chicken meatballs in golden chicken broth — light and nourishing.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Goose Intestines (湘味鹅肠)
Crisp goose intestines quickly stir-fried with Hunan chili — crunchy and spicy.
Easy
Pigeon Soup (乳鸽汤)
Whole pigeon simmered with goji berries and red dates — deeply nourishing.
Medium
Changsha Spicy Duck Wings (长沙麻辣鸭翅)
Duck wings in fiery Hunan chili sauce — spicy, savory, and addictive.
Medium
Dry Pot Chicken Feet (干锅鸡爪)
Chicken feet in sizzling dry pot with Hunan chilies and potatoes.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Duck Gizzards (湘式鸭胗)
Crisp duck gizzards stir-fried with Hunan chili and pickled ginger.
Easy
Changsha Grilled Chicken Skin (长沙烤鸡皮)
Charcoal-grilled chicken skin with Hunan spice rub — crispy and chewy.
Easy
Hunan Bok Choy with Mushrooms (湘式小白菜炒蘑菇)
Fresh bok choy stir-fried with mushrooms in light garlic sauce.
Easy
Changsha Red-Braised Tofu (长沙红烧豆腐)
Pan-fried tofu braised in Hunan soy sauce — crispy outside, soft inside.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Eggplant (湘味茄子)
Eggplant stir-fried with Hunan chili and garlic — soft, savory, and spicy.
Medium
Hunan Mapo Tofu (湘式麻婆豆腐)
Hunan-style mapo tofu with Doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns — numbing and ...
Easy
Changsha Dry-Fried Cabbage (长沙炝炒包菜)
Cabbage stir-fried with dried chilies and garlic — simple and satisfying.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Broccoli (湘味西兰花)
Broccoli stir-fried with Hunan chili and garlic — crisp and healthy.
Easy
Hunan Braised Pumpkin (湘式红烧南瓜)
Pumpkin braised in light soy sauce — naturally sweet and savory.
Easy
Changsha Stir-Fried Wood Ear (长沙炒木耳)
Wood ear mushrooms stir-fried with celery and Hunan chili.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Green Beans (湘味四季豆)
Green beans dry-fried with Hunan preserved beans and chilies.
Easy
Hunan Braised Radish (湘式红烧萝卜)
Daikon radish braised in soy sauce — soft, clear, and savory.
Easy
Changsha Stir-Fried Tofu Skin (长沙炒腐竹)
Tofu skin stir-fried with peppers and mushrooms in Hunan sauce.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Lotus Root (湘味莲藕)
Crisp lotus root stir-fried with Hunan chili and vinegar.
Easy
Hunan Braised Konjac (湘式红烧魔芋)
Konjac braised in spicy Hunan sauce — low-calorie and satisfying.
Medium
Changsha Mushroom Tofu Pot (长沙菌菇豆腐煲)
Mixed mushrooms and tofu simmered in clay pot with Hunan sauce.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Bamboo Shoots (湘味竹笋)
Mountain bamboo shoots stir-fried with Hunan chili and garlic.
Medium
Hunan Eggplant Clay Pot (湘式茄子煲)
Eggplant simmered in clay pot with Hunan garlic-chili sauce.
Medium
Changsha Dry-Fried Cauliflower (长沙干煸花菜)
Cauliflower dry-fried with Hunan chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Potato Cubes (湘味土豆丁)
Potato cubes stir-fried with Hunan chili and cumin — crispy and spicy.
Easy
Hunan Stir-Fried Spinach (湘式炒菠菜)
Fresh spinach stir-fried with garlic — simple, healthy, and quick.
Medium
Changsha Tofu Brain (长沙豆腐脑)
Silky soft tofu pudding with savory Hunan toppings — a breakfast classic.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Bitter Melon (湘味苦瓜)
Bitter melon stir-fried with Hunan chili — bitter, spicy, and cooling.
Easy
Hunan Braised Taro (湘式红烧芋头)
Taro braised in soy sauce — soft, starchy, and comforting.
Easy
Changsha Fried Tofu Cubes (长沙炸豆腐)
Golden-fried tofu cubes with Hunan chili dip — crispy outside, soft inside.
Medium
Spicy Wood Ear with Lotus Root (湘味木耳莲藕)
Wood ear and lotus root stir-fried with Hunan chili — crisp and spicy.
Easy
Hunan Stir-Fried Celery (湘式炒芹菜)
Celery stir-fried with dried tofu and Hunan chili — crisp and fresh.
Easy
Changsha Braised String Beans (长沙焖豆角)
String beans braised with Hunan preserved beans and garlic.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Sweet Potato Leaves (湘味红薯叶)
Sweet potato leaves stir-fried with garlic and Hunan chili — nutritious and t...
Medium
Hunan Stir-Fried Mixed Mushrooms (湘式炒菌菇)
Mixed mountain mushrooms stir-fried with Hunan garlic and chili.
Easy
Changsha Dried Tofu with Green Peppers (长沙香干炒青椒)
Hunan dried tofu stir-fried with green peppers — a quick home-style classic.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Zucchini (湘味西葫芦)
Zucchini stir-fried with Hunan chili and garlic — crisp and light.
Easy
Hunan Braised Winter Melon (湘式红烧冬瓜)
Winter melon braised in soy sauce — soft, clear, and comforting.
Easy
Changsha Stir-Fried Pea Shoots (长沙炒豌豆苗)
Pea shoots stir-fried with garlic — tender, fresh, and nutritious.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Wild Mushrooms (湘味寒菌)
Wild mountain mushrooms stir-fried with Hunan chili — earthy and aromatic.
Easy
Hunan Braised Tofu Skin (湘式红烧腐竹)
Tofu skin braised in Hunan soy-chili sauce — soft and deeply flavored.
Medium
Changsha Stuffed Peppers with Tofu (长沙青椒酿豆腐)
Green peppers stuffed with seasoned tofu, pan-fried with Hunan sauce.
Medium
Hunan Hand-Torn Cold Chicken (湘式手撕鸡)
Hand-shredded cold chicken dressed in chili oil and sesame — refreshing and s...
Medium
Changsha Cold Beef Slices (长沙凉拌牛肉)
Thinly sliced cold braised beef dressed in chili oil and garlic.
Easy
Hunan Cold Noodles (湘味凉面)
Cold noodles tossed in chili oil, vinegar, and sesame — a summer favorite.
Medium
Hunan Garlic Pork Slices (湘式蒜泥白肉)
Thin pork belly slices in garlic-chili oil sauce — a classic cold appetizer.
Medium
Changsha Spicy Cold Rabbit (长沙麻辣冷吃兔)
Diced rabbit meat in fiery chili oil — a Hunan cold-eating specialty.
Easy
Hunan Cold Tofu (湘味凉拌豆腐)
Cold silken tofu with chili oil, scallions, and soy sauce.
Medium
Hunan Cold Pork Tongue (湘式凉拌猪舌)
Sliced cold pork tongue in chili oil and sesame dressing.
Easy
Changsha Cold Edamame (长沙凉拌毛豆)
Edamame in garlic-chili dressing — a refreshing beer snack.
Medium
Hunan Cold Beef Tripe (湘味凉拌牛肚)
Sliced cold beef tripe in chili oil and sesame dressing.
Easy
Hunan Cold Pea Shoots (湘式凉拌豆苗)
Blanched pea shoots in light sesame dressing — fresh and tender.
Medium
Changsha Cold Rabbit Legs (长沙冷吃兔腿)
Rabbit legs in fiery Hunan chili marinade — tender and intensely spiced.
Easy
Hunan Cold Wood Ear (湘味凉拌木耳)
Wood ear mushrooms in vinegar-chili dressing — crisp and refreshing.
Medium
Hunan Cold Pork Knuckle (湘式凉拌猪蹄)
Sliced cold pork knuckle in chili-garlic sauce — gelatinous and spicy.
Medium
Changsha Vinegar Marinated Chicken Feet (长沙醋泡鸡爪)
Chicken feet marinated in vinegar and chili — tangy, spicy, and crunchy.
Medium
Hunan Cold Fish Slices (湘味凉拌鱼片)
Cold fish filets in chili oil and vinegar — delicate and spicy.
Easy
Hunan Cold Tofu Skin Noodles (湘式凉拌腐竹)
Tofu skin strips in sesame-chili dressing — chewy and savory.
Easy
Changsha Cold Quail Eggs (长沙凉拌鹌鹑蛋)
Quail eggs in chili-soy marinade — bite-sized and savory.
Easy
Hunan Smashed Cucumber (湘味拍黄瓜)
Smashed cucumber in garlic-chili vinegar dressing — crisp and refreshing.
Easy
Hunan Cold Lotus Root Slices (湘式凉拌藕片)
Crisp lotus root slices in sweet vinegar and chili dressing.
Easy
Changsha Cold Tofu with Pork Floss (长沙肉松凉拌豆腐)
Cold silken tofu topped with pork floss and soy sauce.
Easy
Hunan Cold Eggplant (湘味凉拌茄子)
Steamed cold eggplant in garlic-chili sauce — soft and flavorful.
Medium
Hunan Vinegar Marinated Chicken Gizzards (湘式醋泡鸡胗)
Chicken gizzards in tangy vinegar-chili marinade — crisp and refreshing.
Medium
Changsha Cold Pork Rib Slices (长沙凉拌排骨)
Cold pork rib slices in chili oil — meaty, spicy, and satisfying.
Medium
Hunan Cold Duck Gizzards (湘味凉拌鸭胗)
Sliced cold duck gizzards in chili oil and sesame dressing.
Easy
Hunan Sugar-Dusted Tomato (湘式糖拌西红柿)
Tomato slices dusted with sugar — a simple, refreshing summer dessert.
Easy
Hunan Fried Rice Noodles (湘式炒米粉)
Stir-fried rice noodles with cabbage, egg, and Hunan chili sauce.
Easy
Changsha Egg Fried Rice (长沙蛋炒饭)
Classic egg fried rice with scallions and Hunan soy sauce.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Fried Rice (湘味辣炒饭)
Fried rice with Hunan chilies, pickled beans, and shredded pork.
Medium
Hunan Pan-Fried Dumplings (湘式锅贴)
Crispy-bottomed pan-fried dumplings with pork and vegetable filling.
Advanced
Changsha Steamed Buns (长沙小笼包)
Small steamed buns with juicy pork filling — a breakfast staple.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Noodle Soup (湘味辣粉)
Rice noodles in fiery Hunan chili broth with peanuts and pickled vegetables.
Medium
Hunan Scallion Pancake (湘式葱油饼)
Flaky scallion pancakes — crispy outside, chewy inside.
Medium
Changsha Fried Dough Sticks (长沙油条)
Golden, puffy fried dough sticks — the classic breakfast companion.
Easy
Hunan Spicy Rice Cakes (湘味炒年糕)
Chewy rice cakes stir-fried with Hunan chili and vegetables.
Easy
Hunan Egg Pancake (湘式鸡蛋饼)
Thin egg pancake with scallions — a quick, satisfying breakfast.
Advanced
Changsha Glutinous Rice Chicken (长沙糯米鸡)
Glutinous rice stuffed with chicken, wrapped in lotus leaf and steamed.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Wonton Soup (湘味抄手)
Wontons in spicy chili-vinegar broth — a comforting Hunan street snack.
Advanced
Hunan Pan-Fried Buns (湘式生煎包)
Pan-fried buns with crispy bottoms and juicy pork filling.
Medium
Changsha Rice Rolls (长沙肠粉)
Steamed rice rolls with egg and soy sauce — smooth and delicate.
Easy
Hunan Cold Skin Noodles (湘味凉皮)
Cold wheat starch noodles in chili oil and vinegar — a summer favorite.
Medium
Hunan Taro Cake (湘式芋头糕)
Pan-fried taro cake with dried shrimp and Chinese sausage.
Medium
Changsha Radish Cake (长沙萝卜糕)
Pan-fried radish cake with dried shrimp and mushrooms.
Easy
Hunan Fried Steamed Buns (湘味炸馒头)
Golden-fried steamed buns with condensed milk dip — crispy and sweet.
Medium
Hunan Red Bean Cake (湘式红豆糕)
Soft red bean cake — mildly sweet and satisfying.
Medium
Changsha Sesame Balls (长沙麻球)
Deep-fried sesame balls with sweet red bean paste — crispy and golden.
Easy
Hunan Pork Fried Rice (湘味肉炒饭)
Fried rice with shredded pork, Hunan chili, and pickled beans.
Easy
Hunan Chicken Fried Rice (湘式鸡炒饭)
Fried rice with diced chicken, egg, and Hunan soy sauce.
Easy
Changsha Beef Fried Rice (长沙牛肉炒饭)
Fried rice with beef strips, peppers, and Hunan chili sauce.
Easy
Hunan Sausage Fried Rice (湘味腊肠炒饭)
Fried rice with Hunan cured sausage, egg, and scallions.
Medium
Hunan Savory Tofu Pudding (湘式咸豆腐脑)
Silky tofu pudding with savory Hunan toppings — soy, chili, and scallions.
Medium
Changsha Mung Bean Cake (长沙绿豆糕)
Delicate mung bean cake — cooling, mildly sweet, and melts in mouth.
Easy
Hunan Shredded Pork Noodles (湘味肉丝面)
Noodles with shredded pork and Hunan chili sauce.
Easy
Hunan Vegetable Noodles (湘式素面)
Noodles with seasonal greens in light soy-ginger broth.
Advanced
Changsha Meat Buns (长沙肉包)
Fluffy steamed buns filled with juicy seasoned pork — a Changsha breakfast cl...
Easy
Hunan Duck Neck Noodles (湘味鸭脖面)
Noodles topped with spicy braised duck neck in fiery Hunan sauce.
Medium
Hunan Glutinous Rice Balls (湘式汤圆)
Soft glutinous rice balls with sweet sesame filling — a festival favorite.
Medium
Changsha Eight Treasure Rice (长沙八宝饭)
Sweet glutinous rice with eight kinds of dried fruits and beans — a celebrato...
Medium
Hunan Crab Fried Rice (湘味蟹炒饭)
Fried rice with fresh crab meat, egg, and Hunan chili sauce.
Easy
Hunan Winter Melon Soup (湘式冬瓜汤)
Clear, light winter melon soup with dried shrimp — cooling and refreshing.
Easy
Changsha Mushroom Soup (长沙菌菇汤)
Rich, earthy mixed mushroom soup — nourishing and comforting.
Medium
Hunan Hot and Sour Soup (湘味酸辣汤)
Classic Hunan hot and sour soup with tofu, bamboo shoots, and egg ribbons.
Easy
Hunan Pork Rib and Lotus Root Soup (湘式排骨莲藕汤)
Pork ribs slow-simmered with lotus root — rich, nourishing, and comforting.
Easy
Changsha Chicken Soup (长沙鸡汤)
Clear, golden chicken soup with goji berries — pure nourishment.
Medium
Hunan Spicy Fish Soup (湘味鱼汤)
Milky white fish soup with Hunan chilies and pickled ginger.
Medium
Hunan Beef Soup (湘式牛肉汤)
Rich beef soup with daikon radish and Hunan spices.
Easy
Changsha Duck Soup (长沙鸭汤)
Clear duck soup with winter melon and ginger — nourishing and warming.
Medium
Hunan Tripe Soup (湘味牛肚汤)
Beef tripe in spicy, peppery broth — warming and comforting.
Easy
Hunan Pumpkin Soup (湘式南瓜汤)
Creamy pumpkin soup with coconut milk — smooth and naturally sweet.
Easy
Changsha Tomato Egg Soup (长沙番茄蛋汤)
Classic tomato egg soup — tangy, comforting, and quick to make.
Easy
Hunan Tofu Soup (湘味豆腐汤)
Soft tofu in spicy Hunan broth with mushrooms and scallions.
Easy
Hunan Sweet Potato Soup (湘式红薯汤)
Sweet potato soup with ginger — warming, sweet, and comforting.
Easy
Changsha Snow Fungus Soup (长沙银耳汤)
Snow fungus soup with rock sugar, goji berries, and red dates — beautifying.
Medium
Hunan Clay Pot Soup (湘式砂锅汤)
Mixed meat and vegetable soup simmered in clay pot with Hunan spices.
Easy
Hunan Red Bean Soup (湘式红豆汤)
Sweet red bean soup with dried tangerine peel — comforting dessert soup.
Easy
Changsha Mung Bean Soup (长沙绿豆汤)
Cooling mung bean soup — a summer staple to beat the heat.
Easy
Hunan Rib and Potato Soup (湘味排骨土豆汤)
Pork ribs with potatoes in mildly spicy Hunan broth — hearty and filling.
Advanced
Hunan Bird's Nest Soup (湘式燕窝汤)
Premium bird's nest in rock sugar soup — luxurious and nourishing.
Easy
Changsha Peanut Soup (长沙花生汤)
Creamy peanut soup with rock sugar — rich, sweet, and comforting.
Advanced
Hunan Beef Offal Soup (湘味牛杂汤)
Assorted beef offal in spicy, rich Hunan broth — deeply flavored.
Medium
Hunan Almond Soup (湘式杏仁糊)
Smooth, sweet almond paste soup — soothing and aromatic.
Easy
Changsha Black Sesame Soup (长沙芝麻糊)
Rich, velvety black sesame soup — nourishing and deeply aromatic.
Medium
Hunan Lamb Soup (湘味羊肉汤)
Lamb soup with Hunan spices and pickled ginger — warming and rich.
Easy
Hunan Pear Soup (湘式雪梨汤)
Snow pear soup with rock sugar and goji berries — soothing for dry throats.
Medium
Dry Pot Pork Belly (干锅五花肉)
Sizzling dry pot pork belly with Hunan chilies, onions, and garlic.
Medium
Dry Pot Beef (干锅牛肉)
Tender beef in sizzling dry pot with Hunan dried chilies and celery.
Medium
Dry Pot Fish (干锅鱼)
Fish chunks in sizzling dry pot with Hunan chilies and lotus root.
Easy
Dry Pot Chicken Wings (干锅鸡翅)
Chicken wings in sizzling dry pot with potatoes and Hunan chilies.
Medium
Dry Pot Shrimp (干锅虾)
Fresh shrimp in sizzling dry pot with Hunan chilies and garlic.
Easy
Dry Pot Tofu (干锅豆腐)
Pan-fried tofu in sizzling dry pot with Hunan peppers and mushrooms.
Medium
Dry Pot Tea Tree Mushrooms (干锅茶树菇)
Tea tree mushrooms in sizzling dry pot with Hunan pork and chilies.
Easy
Dry Pot Cabbage (干锅包菜)
Cabbage in sizzling dry pot with Hunan bacon and dried chilies.
Medium
Dry Pot Lamb (干锅羊肉)
Lamb in sizzling dry pot with cumin and Hunan chilies.
Medium
Dry Pot Bullfrog (干锅牛蛙)
Bullfrog in sizzling dry pot with Hunan chilies and perilla leaves.
Easy
Dry Pot Potato Slices (干锅土豆片)
Crispy potato slices in sizzling dry pot with Hunan chilies and cumin.
Medium
Western Hunan Sour Soup (湘西酸汤)
Traditional Miao ethnic sour soup — tangy, spicy, and deeply aromatic.
Medium
Western Hunan Cured Meat Pot (湘西腊肉钵)
Assorted Hunan cured meats in clay pot with dried chilies and garlic.
Medium
Western Hunan Banquet Noodles (湘西宴面)
Festive Western Hunan noodles with cured meat, egg, and vegetables.
Hard
Zu'an Tofu (组庵豆腐)
A legendary banquet dish created by Tan Yankai (Zu'an) — tofu stuffed with mi...
Hard
Golden Fish Playing Lotus (金鱼戏莲)
An artistic banquet dish — golden fish-shaped dumplings arranged around lotus...
Hard
Overlord Parting with Concubine (霸王别姬)
A famous Hunan banquet dish — soft-shell turtle stewed with whole chicken, sy...
Hard
Whole Family Happiness (全家福)
A festive Hunan banquet platter — meatballs, egg dumplings, fish balls, and v...
Hard
Hair-like Tripe (发丝百叶)
A masterful Hunan knife-skill dish — beef tripe cut into hair-thin strands, q...
Hard
Eight-Treasure Turtle and Lamb Soup (八宝龟羊汤)
A nourishing banquet soup — soft-shell turtle and lamb simmered with eight me...
Hard
Golden Coin Chicken (金钱鸡)
A classic banquet appetizer — chicken and ham layered into coin-shaped rounds...
Hard
Steamed Turtle in Clear Soup (清蒸甲鱼)
A refined banquet dish — soft-shell turtle steamed with ginger, scallion, and...
Hard
Eight Immortals Crossing Sea (八仙过海)
A grand banquet stew featuring eight premium ingredients — abalone, sea cucum...
Hard
Hunan Buddha Jumps Over Wall (湘式佛跳墙)
Hunan's take on the legendary Buddha Jumps Over Wall — premium meats and seaf...
Hard
Dragon Tiger Phoenix Stew (龙虎凤大烩)
A legendary banquet stew — snake (dragon), cat (tiger), and chicken (phoenix)...
Hard
Crystal Pork Head (水晶肴肉)
A banquet cold dish — pork head meat simmered with spices until gelatinous, t...
Hard
Five-Flavor Abalone (五味鲍鱼)
Premium abalone braised in a complex five-flavor sauce — sweet, sour, salty, ...
Hard
Hunan Banquet Cold Platter (湘宴冷拼)
An elaborate banquet starter — cured meats, spiced beef, jellyfish, and cold ...
Hard
Crispy Whole Chicken (酥皮全鸡)
A spectacular banquet centerpiece — whole chicken with shatteringly crisp gol...
Medium
Jade Bamboo Duck (玉竹老鸭)
A nourishing banquet soup — old duck simmered with jade bamboo (yuzhu) and Ch...
Hard
Hunan Braised Deer Meat (湘式红烧鹿肉)
A premium banquet dish — tender venison braised in Hunan soy sauce with star ...
Medium
Hunan Banquet Three-Fresh Soup (湘宴三鲜汤)
A classic banquet soup — three fresh ingredients (shrimp, chicken, mushroom) ...
Hard
Zu'an Braised Fish (组庵烧鱼)
Zu'an-style braised whole fish — slow-cooked in rich chicken broth with mushr...
Hard
Eight-Treasure Duck (八宝鸭)
A banquet showpiece — whole duck stuffed with eight treasures (chestnut, mush...
Hard
Hunan Braised Soft-Shell Turtle (湘式红烧甲鱼)
Hunan-style red-braised soft-shell turtle with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and...
Hard
Banquet Stuffed Fish (宴席酿鱼)
A refined banquet dish — whole fish stuffed with minced shrimp and pork, stea...
Medium
Hunan Ginseng Chicken (湘式人参鸡)
A nourishing banquet dish — whole chicken stuffed with ginseng, jujube, and g...
Medium
Hunan Lotus Duck (湘莲鸭)
An elegant banquet dish — duck braised with Xiangtan lotus seeds in a sweet-s...
Medium
Banquet Mushroom Soup (宴席菌菇羹)
A luxurious banquet soup — assorted wild mushrooms from Xiangxi mountains in ...
Medium
Changde Sauce Duck (常德酱板鸭)
Changde's iconic cured duck — marinated in soy sauce and spices, then smoked ...
Medium
Changde Beef Noodle Soup (常德牛肉粉)
Changde's famous breakfast — rice noodles in rich beef bone broth with tender...
Medium
Changde Clay Pot Chicken (常德土鸡钵)
Rustic Changde clay pot chicken with local free-range chicken, dried chilies,...
Medium
Tujia Three-in-One Pot (土家三下锅)
Zhangjiajie's signature Tujia dish — cured pork, tofu, and radish stewed in o...
Medium
Zhangjiajie Sour Meat Fish (张家界酸肉鱼)
Zhangjiajie specialty — fish and pork belly cooked with fermented sour vegeta...
Easy
Zhangjiajie Chili Corn (鲊辣椒)
A Tujia staple — fermented cornmeal mixed with chili, pan-fried until crispy ...
Medium
Tujia Smoked Pork (土家腊肉)
Tujia traditional smoked pork belly — cured with salt and spices, smoke-dried...
Medium
Pingjiang Dried Tofu (平江酱干)
Yueyang Pingjiang's famous snack — tofu braised in soy sauce and spices then ...
Medium
Yueyang Boiled Live Fish (岳阳水煮活鱼)
Yueyang's Dongting Lake specialty — live fish boiled in spicy chili broth wit...
Easy
Junshan Tea Egg (君山银针茶蛋)
Junshan Island specialty — eggs simmered in premium silver needle tea and soy...
Easy
Yueyang Lotus Root Soup (岳阳莲藕汤)
Dongting Lake region classic — fresh lotus root simmered with pork ribs for a...
Medium
Ningyuan Blood Duck (宁远血鸭)
Ningyuan's version of blood duck — duck stir-fried with ginger and chilies, f...
Medium
Yongzhou Stinky Bamboo Shoots (永州臭笋)
Yongzhou specialty — fermented bamboo shoots with a pungent aroma, stir-fried...
Medium
Daozhou Braised Fish (道州红烧鱼)
Daozhou classic — freshwater fish red-braised with soy sauce, chili, and ferm...
Medium
Xiangtan Cured Fish (湘潭腊鱼)
Xiangtan specialty — fish cured with salt and spices, then smoked over rice h...
Easy
Xiangtan Lotus Seed (湘潭湘莲)
Xiangtan's famous lotus seed dessert — tender Xiangtan lotus seeds in sweet o...
Easy
Xiangtan Pork Noodle (湘潭肉丝粉)
Xiangtan breakfast favorite — rice noodles topped with stir-fried shredded po...
Medium
Chaling Roast Meat (茶陵烤肉)
Chaling County specialty — pork belly roasted over charcoal with cumin, chili...
Medium
Zhuzhou Fire Ribs (株洲火爆排骨)
Zhuzhou specialty — pork ribs flash-fried at extreme heat with dried chilies ...
Medium
Liling Spicy Duck (醴陵酱鸭)
Liling's famous duck — marinated in soy sauce and spices, braised until tende...
Easy
Youxian Rice Noodle (攸县米粉)
Youxian County's signature rice noodles in pork bone broth with chili oil, pi...
Hard
Hengyang Big Bowl (衡阳土头碗)
Hengyang's festive showpiece — layered fish balls, egg dumplings, pork balls,...
Medium
Hengdong Yellow Chili Fish Head (衡东黄剁椒鱼头)
Hengdong specialty — fish head steamed with Hengdong's famous yellow chopped ...
Medium
Nanyue Vegetarian Dish (南岳素菜)
Nanyue Mountain temple cuisine — seasonal vegetables and tofu cooked in Buddh...
Medium
Hengyang Braised Duck (衡阳卤鸭)
Hengyang's signature braised duck — marinated in a spiced soy master stock fo...
Medium
Shaoyang Cured Meat (邵阳腊肉)
Shaoyang's traditional cured pork — salted, spiced, and smoke-dried over pine...
Easy
Shaoyang Rice Noodle (邵阳米粉)
Shaoyang breakfast staple — thick rice noodles in spicy pork bone broth with ...
Medium
Wugang Spiced Tofu (武冈卤豆腐)
Wugang's famous snack — tofu braised in a master stock of soy, star anise, an...
Hard
Shaoyang Copper Goose (邵阳铜鹅)
Shaoyang specialty — local copper goose braised with chili, ginger, and soy s...
Medium
Dongjiang Fish (东江鱼)
Chenzhou Dongjiang Lake specialty — fresh lake fish braised with chili and fe...
Medium
Linwu Duck (临武鸭)
Linwu County's famous duck — free-range duck braised with soy sauce, ginger, ...
Medium
Zixing Spicy Duck (资兴辣鸭)
Zixing specialty — duck braised with generous dried chilies and Sichuan peppe...
Medium
Guiyang Buckle Meat (桂阳扣肉)
Guiyang County's take on buckle meat — pork belly steamed with preserved must...
Easy
Shuangfeng Spicy Noodle (双峰辣面)
Shuangfeng County's spicy noodle — hand-pulled noodles in fiery chili oil bro...
Medium
Lianyuan Dried Bean (涟源豆腐干)
Lianyuan specialty — tofu pressed, braised in spiced soy, and dried for a che...
Medium
Xinhua Beef Noodle (新化牛肉粉)
Xinhua County's famous beef noodle — rice noodles in rich beef bone broth wit...
Medium
Lengshuijiang Spicy Frog (冷水江辣蛙)
Lengshuijiang specialty — bullfrog stir-fried with dried chilies, perilla, an...
Medium
Zhijiang Duck (芷江鸭)
Huaihua Zhijiang's iconic duck — braised with ginger, chili, and local rice w...
Hard
Hongjiang Blood Tofu Duck (洪江血粑鸭)
Hongjiang specialty — duck cooked with blood tofu (xueba) for a rich, dark, a...
Easy
Huaihua Rice Noodle (怀化粗米粉)
Huaihua's hearty breakfast — thick rice noodles in spicy pork broth with pick...
Medium
Huaihua Sour Fish (怀化酸鱼)
Huaihua Dong ethnic specialty — fish fermented in rice bran then braised with...
Medium
Mayang Duck (麻阳鸭)
Mayang Miao specialty — free-range duck braised with sour chili and perilla f...
Hard
Yiyang Loach in Tofu (益阳泥鳅钻豆腐)
Yiyang's famous dish — live loach placed in soft tofu, then simmered so the f...
Medium
Yiyang Spicy Duck (益阳酱鸭)
Yiyang specialty — duck braised in thick soy-chili sauce until glossy and dee...
Medium
Yiyang Linjiang Fish (益阳临江鱼)
Yiyang riverside classic — fresh river fish braised with chili, perilla, and ...
Easy
Anhua Black Tea Egg (安化黑茶蛋)
Anhua County specialty — eggs simmered in premium Anhua dark tea and soy sauc...
Easy
Yizhang Taro (宜章芋头)
Yizhang County's famous taro — creamy, starchy taro braised with pork belly f...
Easy
Junshan Silver Fish (君山银鱼)
Dongting Lake Junshan Island — delicate silver fish quick-fried with eggs for...
Medium
Lengshuijiang Spicy Tripe (冷水江毛肚)
Lengshuijiang specialty — beef tripe flash-boiled then tossed in fiery chili ...
Medium
Shuangfeng Yellow Beef (双峰黄牛肉)
Shuangfeng County's famous yellow beef — stir-fried with dried chilies and pe...
Medium
Channel Sour Fish (通道酸鱼)
Tongdao Dong ethnic specialty — river fish fermented with rice then braised w...
Medium
Xinshao Duck (新邵鸭)
Xinshao County specialty — duck braised with local smoked chilies and ginger ...
Medium
Guidong Fish (桂东鱼)
Guidong County mountain stream fish — braised with local mountain chilies and...
Easy
Daoxian Rice Noodle (道县米粉)
Daoxian County breakfast — rice noodles in spicy broth with minced pork, pick...
Medium
Hengshan Tofu (衡山豆腐)
Hengshan Mountain temple tofu — fresh tofu stir-fried with mountain mushrooms...
Medium
Miluo Fish (汨罗鱼)
Miluo River specialty — fresh fish braised with chili, perilla, and fermented...
Medium
Miao Sour Meat (苗族酸肉)
Miao ethnic delicacy — pork fermented in rice bran for days, then stir-fried ...
Easy
Tujia Pickled Chili (土家鲊辣椒)
Tujia staple — ground corn fermented with fresh chilies, pan-fried until cris...
Medium
Xiangxi Bamboo Tube Rice (湘西竹筒饭)
Xiangxi Miao specialty — glutinous rice, cured pork, and mushrooms steamed in...
Medium
Miao Oil Tea (苗家油茶)
Miao traditional beverage-meal — tea leaves fried in oil with peanuts, soybea...
Medium
Tujia Steamed Pork (土家粉蒸肉)
Tujia classic — pork belly coated in spiced rice flour and steamed with pumpk...
Medium
Xiangxi Sour Fish (湘西酸鱼)
Xiangxi Miao specialty — fish fermented with rice bran, then braised with mou...
Medium
Miao Cured Meat (苗族腊肉)
Miao traditional cured pork — salted and smoked over pine wood for weeks, yie...
Medium
Tujia Smoked Tofu (土家熏豆腐)
Tujia specialty — tofu smoked over pine branches, then stir-fried with chili ...
Medium
Miao Spicy Chicken (苗家辣子鸡)
Miao mountain specialty — free-range chicken stir-fried with mountain dried c...
Easy
Tujia Sour Radish (土家酸萝卜)
Tujia pickle — radish fermented in rice water with chilies for a crunchy, tan...
Medium
Xiangxi Sticky Rice Cake (湘西糍粑)
Xiangxi Tujia traditional snack — glutinous rice pounded into chewy cakes, pa...
Medium
Miao Bamboo Shoot Dried Meat (苗族笋干腊肉)
Miao specialty — cured pork stir-fried with dried mountain bamboo shoots and ...
Medium
Tujia Green Bean Cake (土家绿豆粉)
Tujia traditional snack — mung bean flour mixed with rice flour, steamed and ...
Medium
Xiangxi Snail Soup (湘西螺蛳汤)
Xiangxi river specialty — fresh river snails simmered with perilla, chili, an...
Medium
Miao Lotus Leaf Steamed Fish (苗家荷叶蒸鱼)
Miao specialty — fish wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed with chilies and he...
Hard
Tujia Braised Pork Leg (土家卤猪腿)
Tujia feast dish — pork leg braised in master stock with star anise, cinnamon...
Easy
Miao Sour Vegetable Soup (苗家酸菜汤)
Miao daily soup — fermented sour vegetables with pork broth and chilies for a...
Medium
Tujia Cured Rib (土家腊排骨)
Tujia specialty — pork ribs cured and smoked, then stewed with radish and dri...
Medium
Xiangxi Perilla Frog (湘西紫苏蛙)
Xiangxi classic — bullfrog stir-fried with perilla leaves, dried chilies, and...
Hard
Miao Smoked Duck (苗家熏鸭)
Miao specialty — duck cured with salt and spices, smoked over pine branches, ...
Easy
Tujia Pickled Bean (土家酸豆角)
Tujia pickle — long beans fermented with chilies and garlic, stir-fried with ...
Easy
Miao Pumpkin Porridge (苗家南瓜粥)
Miao comfort food — sweet pumpkin simmered with rice into a smooth, golden po...
Easy
Tujia Mountain Vegetable (土家山野菜)
Tujia dish — wild mountain greens stir-fried with garlic and dried chilies fo...
Easy
Miao Chili Sauce (苗家剁椒酱)
Miao household staple — fresh red chilies chopped and fermented with salt, ga...
Medium
Tujia Steamed Fish (土家清蒸鱼)
Tujia dish — river fish steamed with ginger, scallion, and local mountain chi...
Medium
Xiangxi Taro with Cured Pork (湘西芋头腊肉)
Xiangxi classic — local taro braised with smoked cured pork for a hearty, sta...
Medium
Miao Five-Color Sticky Rice (苗族五色糯米饭)
Miao festival specialty — glutinous rice naturally colored with plant dyes (b...
Medium
Tujia Sour Pork (土家酸肉)
Tujia delicacy — pork fermented in rice bran, then stir-fried with dried chil...
Medium
Miao Bamboo Tube Meat (苗家竹筒肉)
Miao specialty — marinated pork stuffed into bamboo tubes with mushrooms, ste...
Medium
Xiangxi Honey Duck (湘西蜂蜜鸭)
Xiangxi specialty — duck glazed with mountain honey and soy sauce, roasted fo...
Medium
Tujia Glutinous Rice Chicken (土家糯米鸡)
Tujia feast dish — chicken steamed with glutinous rice, mushrooms, and cured ...
Medium
Miao Mountain Chicken Pot (苗家山鸡钵)
Miao clay pot dish — mountain free-range chicken with dried chilies, perilla,...
Medium
Xiangxi Smoked Ribs (湘西熏排骨)
Xiangxi specialty — pork ribs cured and smoked over pine, then braised with s...
Medium
Tujia Bacon with Bamboo Shoots (土家腊肉炒笋)
Tujia classic — smoked cured pork stir-fried with fresh mountain bamboo shoot...
Medium
Miao Sour Shrimp (苗家酸虾)
Miao delicacy — small river shrimp fermented with rice, then stir-fried with ...