'Anhui cuisine' () is one of the
Eight Culinary Traditions of
China. It is derived from the native cooking styles of the
Huangshan Mountains region in
China and similar to
Jiangsu cuisine.
Combining elements of cooking from northern
Anhui, south-central Anhui, and the
Hui-speaking areas of southern Anhui, Anhui cuisine is known for its use of wild game and herbs, both land and sea, and comparatively unelaborate methods of preparation. Chefs pay more attention to temperature in their cooking and are good at braising and stewing. In contrast, fry and stir-fry methods are much less frequently used in Anhui cuisine, while the method of cooking utilizes oil. Anhui cuisine is consisted of three styles:
Yangtze River region,
Huai River region, and southern
Anhui region.
Some famous dishes include:
★ Stewed soft shell
turtle with
ham
★ Steamed stone
frog
★
Bamboo shoots cooked with sausage and dried
mushroom
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Li Hongzhang Hodge-Podge