1. Changsha stinky tofu. Changsha stinky tofu is a traditional specialty food in Changsha, Hunan. The locals in Changsha also call it stinky tofu. Black in color, burnt on the outside and tender on the inside, fresh and spicy. Crispy but not mushy, tender but not greasy, the smell is tangy at first, and the aroma is tempting when you smell it carefully. Stinky tofu is made from high-quality soybeans. The production process is relatively complex. Soybeans go through ten processes including screening, shelling, soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, dotting, shaping, cutting, and fermentation. Chenggong stinky tofu has a soft texture and a unique fragrance. The ancestors praised it and said: "The taste is more than beautiful, so don't pass it on to others." It not only has high nutritional value, but also has good medicinal value.
2. Flavored shrimp, flavored shrimp, also known as spicy crayfish, Changsha flavored shrimp, spicy crayfish, etc., is a famous traditional snack in Hunan Province. It is made from crayfish and has a spicy and delicious taste. Bright red in color, smooth and tender in texture, and spicy in taste. It began to spread throughout the country at the end of the 20th century and became a classic snack at street beer stalls on summer nights. The lobster used as the main ingredient is originally from North America. It was introduced to Japan from the United States in 1918 and then to China from Japan in 1929. It grows in rivers, lakes and swamps in southern China. Changsha people love to eat flavored shrimps, which can only be described as "crazy". Since Flavored Shrimp appeared in Changsha in the 1990s, after more than ten years, it has been loved by the cunning Changsha people. It can be said to have created a shrimp-eating miracle.
3. Hunan embroidery (Shaping production area), Hunan embroidery is a traditional hand-made embroidery. It emphasizes realism, simplicity and grace, vivid image, combination of virtual and real in structure, and skillfully combines traditional Chinese painting and embroidery. , poetry, calligraphy, epigraphy and various arts are integrated into one, showing extraordinary quality. This is a breathtaking craft creation. Every stitch and thread of the embroidery is embroidered with meticulous craftsmanship and perseverance. It is the perfect combination of culture and art, and the complementarity of wisdom and skills. Hunan embroidery is one of the four famous embroideries in my country (Hunan embroidery, Su embroidery, Shu embroidery, and Guangdong embroidery) and has been included in the national intangible cultural heritage protection list.
4. Salted duck with soy sauce. The salted salted duck with soy sauce is mainly made from duck and sauce. It is made by killing the duck, removing its feathers, rubbing salt, and re-pickling. Finally, it is used to ignite the fire with corn grass, sprinkle with bran shells, and wait until it is first roasted. After the smoke dissipates, the duck is smoked and roasted repeatedly until golden brown and it is a delicacy. Hunan Hot Sauce Salted Duck is a famous dish in Hunan. It is made by soaking more than 30 kinds of precious Chinese medicines, more than 10 kinds of spices, and going through 15 processes including air-drying and roasting. The finished product is deep red in color, with crispy skin and meat, and a rich sauce flavor. It has a long taste and has the functions of promoting blood circulation, smoothing qi, strengthening the spleen, nourishing the stomach and beautifying the body. It is a traditional flavor famous food in Changsha that is popular all over the country.
5. Chrysanthemum stone carving. Chrysanthemum stone carving is a unique handicraft from Liuyang, Changsha City. It is carved from chrysanthemum stone that was produced more than 200 million years ago. It is one of the three famous stone carvings in China. This stone statue Like chrysanthemums, flower cores include single cores, double cores, three cores and no cores, and there are flower types similar to bamboo leaf chrysanthemum, hydrangea nightshade chrysanthemum, cattail chrysanthemum and money chrysanthemum. The carvers took advantage of these characteristics of the chrysanthemum stone to carve it carefully, sorting out the petals, adding branches and leaves, and embossing them into clusters of chrysanthemums. Breaking through the flat shape, developing into three-dimensional multi-layered flowers, and incorporating characters into this unique handicraft, such as carving into works of mythological stories such as "The Yellow Nest Odes Chrysanthemums" and "The Goddess Scattering Flowers". Liuyang's chrysanthemum stone carvings are exquisite in craftsmanship and ingenious in conception, and have won medals at the Panama International Exposition.