Chengdu cuisine

China`s cuisine, taste in Chengdu. Chengdu is home to one of the Chinese cuisine of Sichuan cuisine. Chengdu cuisine perfectly demonstrates the distinctive characteristics of Sichuan cuisine, known for spicy and spicy, taste of the characteristics of changeful, enjoy the“One dish one grid, 100 dishes,” the reputation. In 2010, the city was United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as the “Capital of gourmet cuisine”, making it the first Asian city to receive the honor. Walking through the streets of Chengdu, with its mouth-watering cuisine and assorted snacks, you can understand why Chengdu has been awarded this honor. No wonder everyone says Chengdu is a paradise for food lovers.

Best Sichuan food to try in Chengdu:

Sichuan Hotpot: Sichuan Hotpot is famous for its spicy and spicy flavor. The main seasonings include butter, watercress, pepper and Sichuan peppercorns. Ingredients for hot pot including a variety of meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu, etc. , to meet the taste of different customers demand. In addition to the spicy soup base, Sichuan hot pot seasoning is also very exquisite, according to personal taste can choose different dishes, such as sesame oil, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, etc. , make each hot pot is full of layers and rich flavor.

 Sichuan hotpot is usually placed in the center of the table with a metal pot that is simmering. The pot contains stock. Diners pick up the ingredients and put them in the hot pot to cook. They then dip the cooked ingredients into their favorite seasonings, taste the perfect combination of spicy and spice.

Sichuan hotpot tends to be quite spicy, so it is recommended to consume it in moderation to avoid discomfort to the stomach and intestines. If you are trying it for the first time, we suggest opting for the yuanyang (dual-flavor) hotpot: spicy and clear broth.

Skewers (Chuan Chuan): Skewers are similar to hotpot cuisine. The store will skewer a variety of ingredients on bamboo sticks. Customers can choose skewers according to their own preferences, and then put the selected skewers into boiling soup to cook. Each string of ingredients absorbs the spicy flavor of the soup base. After cooking, they are enjoyed with special chili sauce, pepper powder, vinegar, onion, and other sauces, both convenient and delicious.

Mapo doufu: The name of the Mapo Doufu comes from Chen Liu, the wife of the owner of the “Chen Xingsheng restaurant” at Wanfuqiao in Chengdu during the Qing dynasty. This dish is made with bean curd, beef and bean paste. The soup is spicy and delicious, and the bean curd is tender and smooth. It is famous for its eight characteristics: Ma (numbing), hot, spicy, fragrant, crisp, tender, fresh, and lively.

The Kung Pao Chicken: Kung Pao chicken, named after Qing dynasty official Ding Baozhen, named the dish after his honorary title of “Gong Bao”. This dish is made by stir-frying chicken with dried chilies, peanuts and other accessories. The chicken is tender and smooth, the Peanuts are crispy and delicious.It is red but not overly spicy, spicy but not harsh, with a spicy flavor and meat that is smooth and crisp.

Twice-cooked pork: Twice-cooked pork is first put into the water and stew, then fried with bean paste, garlic and other spices quickly .Bright red color, fat but not greasy, entry fragrance,  fragrant upon entry, and has a strong spicy flavor.

Yuxiang Rou Si: The main ingredient of the Yuxiang Rou Si is pork. After shredding the pork, stir-fry it with vegetables such as agaric fungus and carrot, and season it with a special fish-flavored sauce. Taste sweet and sour, slightly spicy,with tender meat and crisp vegetables.

Boiled Fish: Boiled Fish is made by cooking fish with a variety of vegetables and spicy spices in boiling soup. The taste is spicy and delicious, the fish is tender and smooth, the soup is rich and mellow. It is spicy but not dry, leaving a fragrant taste on the lips and teeth. With crisp and refreshing vegetables, it leaves an endless aftertaste.

Chengdu's most popular snack recommendations:

1.Dragon Hands (also known as Wonton): This is a kind of pasta filled with pork. It is famous for its thin skin, tender filling, and smooth and delicious taste. Its soup base is made from high-quality bones boiled for a long time, adding a rich taste and attractive aroma to the dish.

2. Dan Dan Noodles: Dan Dan Noodles enjoy the reputation of being the “World's First Side Dish”. The noodles are elastic, and the special sauce made of pepper, chili, and other spices adds a wonderful aroma. Each bite is a feast for the taste buds.

 3.Husband and Wife Lung Slice (not actually made from lungs): This dish was created by Guo Chaohua and Zhang Tianzheng. Although the name includes “Lung”, in fact, this dish is mainly made of cow scalp, cow heart, cow tongue, cow stomach, and beef. After slicing, it is seasoned with special spicy sauce. The taste is rich, the color is beautiful, and the spicy flavor is irresistible.

 If the above classic foods are not enough for you, then you can also try jelly, dumplings, stir-fried green beans, spicy rabbit head, bowl chicken, pot helmet (a type of snack), bean noodles, etc. As the City of Gourmet Food, a gourmet trip to Chengdu will absolutely let you eat with fun.