Wuhan, also known as the "River City", is an important birthplace of Chu culture.

Here, there are the ruins of Panlong City 3500 years ago,

There is also a modern and prosperous economy of the "Chicago of the East",

The perfect encounter between history and the contemporary has created a unique Wuhan style.

When talking about Wuhan, we can't fail to mention the local simple folk customs, or beautiful scenery, or historic sites.

Or maybe it's a food that people talk about.

Although Wuhan's cuisine is not among the eight major cuisines,

However, the essence of "Hubei cuisine" is independent of the eight major cuisines.

Especially the six Wuhan specialties introduced today,

They are all authentic classics, and friends who like them should come and take a look.

1) Sunflower tofu

Just by looking at the name of this dish, you should know that the dish should not be too bad.

This dish is very famous in the local area, and it is said that it has a history of nearly 70 years.

In the early 40s, the two brothers of the Zong family in the old VIP building were fascinated by the cooking of tofu, and they were particularly particular about the production method.

They come firstCrush the tofu with a tool, then mix the minced fish, shrimp and ham into it and stir，

After that, it is beautifully platedSimply put on the pot and steam, you can give birth to a local "A product of tofu”。

In the process of years of culinary refinement, this tofu has also been greatly improved in appearance.

It was even made into the shape of a sunflower, so that the "color, aroma, and taste" of a dish were gathered.

2: orange petal fish yuan

Legend has it that in the era of King Wen of Chu, King Wen Xiongzi was a master who loved fish and meat, and one day he held a banquet at home and invited guests to taste the "whole fish feast".

But coincidentally, the chef did not clean the fish bones in the process of processing the fish that day, which eventually led to the king of Wen's fish bones getting stuck in his throat, and the chef also had the disaster of killing.

Later, King Wen issued an order that as long as you eat fish, you must dispose of the fish bones, and it is precisely because of this regulation that today's so-called "fish balls" were born.

For Wuhan's "orange fish element", its appearance characteristics are veryLike a peeled orange, white and tender, petal by petal, the shape is cute, fresh and smoothWhether it's soup or cooking, it's a very good home-cooked meal.

3: Pork ribs and lotus root soup

In the eyes of Hubei people, whenever you eat a meal, there must be soup, because there is a local saying: "No soup is not a feast”。

For this pork ribs and lotus root soup, it should be regarded as the most familiar way to make soup in the north and south of the country.

The combination of pork ribs and lotus root is exquisite, and the ratio of meat and vegetarian is perfectly integrated.

The fresh and tender taste, the plain soup color, and the endless aftertaste of the product make people very satisfied.

4: Bagua soup

Bagua soup is very common in Wuhan.

With soft-shelled turtle pieces as the cooking ingredient, you only need to add some simple ingredients to remove the smell and enhance the flavor.

Add some water and simmer simply, you can form a delicious and nutritious delicacy.

Many people will definitely ask when they talk about this? Where is the gossip? Why is it called Bagua Soup?

That's becauseAncient people had the habit of divination, and the turtle shell was the earliest ritual vessel used for divination，

The soup cooked with soft-shelled turtle naturally gives it the title of Bagua soup.

5: Burnt catfish

There is a saying in Wuhan: "Don't eat catfish, don't eat fish flavor." ”

These eight words alone give you an idea of the status of catfish in the hearts of the locals.

In Wuhan, if you want to talk about the most classic method of catfish, you can't fail to mention the braised catfish shared today.

作為一款傳承1885年，有著靠近百餘年“菜齡”的魚類美味，

In the baptism of time, this delicacy has been "upgraded" many times.

With the most normal cooking methods and the freshest fish, a classic delicacy can be integrated into ordinary people's homes.

The road is simple, and the food is true。

Introducing five series of special dishes about Wuhan, do you feel that these dishes are also very suitable for your taste needs? If you like it, don't forget to like, follow, and comment on me.