Today we want to talk about Hubei cuisine, a topic that has captured the attention of many in recent times. Hubei cuisine is a topic that covers a wide range of aspects and may be of interest to a very diverse audience. From its impact on current society to its historical relevance, Hubei cuisine can be analyzed from different perspectives and find its place in various fields of knowledge. In this article we will explore some of the most relevant facets of Hubei cuisine, to understand its importance and the implications it has today.
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Chinese | 湖北菜 | ||||||
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Hubei cuisine, also known as Chu cuisine or E cuisine, is derived from the native cooking styles of Hubei Province in China.
Hubei cuisine has a history of more than 2,000 years. The names of dishes and cuisine styles can be found in ancient literature such as Chuci of Qu Yuan.
As Hubei has plenty of lakes, rivers and marshlands, freshwater produce are used as major ingredients in the local cuisine. A key ingredient that is found within many Hubei-style dishes is the lotus root.
Hubei cuisine emphasizes the preparation of ingredients and the matching of colors. It specializes in steaming techniques. Its style is influenced by the cooking methods of the cuisines of neighboring provinces such as Sichuan and Hunan. As a result, Hubei cuisine also uses dried hot pepper, black pepper and other spices to enhance the flavor of dishes.
Hubei cuisine comprises four distinct styles:
English | Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese | Pinyin | Notes |
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Three-Delicacy Dried Bean Curd Sheet | 三鮮豆皮 | 三鲜豆皮 | sān xiān dòu pí | |
Hot Dry Noodles | 熱乾麵 | 热干面 | rè gān miàn | |
Fish Cakes and Ball | 魚糕丸子 | 鱼糕丸子 | yú gāo wán zi | |
Mianyang Three Kinds of Steamed Food | 沔陽三蒸 | 沔阳三蒸 | miǎn yáng sān zhēng |