#Hunan Cuisine

10 recipes total

Dry Pot Bamboo Shoots
Chinese

Dry Pot Bamboo Shoots

Crispy and spicy dry pot bamboo shoots with pork belly, bursting with aromatic flavors from the dry pot cooking method. An irresistible rice companion.

35 min 21
Beer Braised Duck
Chinese

Beer Braised Duck

A classic Hunan dish, duck braised in beer becomes tender and flavorful, with a hint of malt and chili. Rich, glossy sauce.

65 min 22
Steamed Assorted Cured Meats (La Wei He Zheng)
Chinese

Steamed Assorted Cured Meats (La Wei He Zheng)

A classic Hunan dish where cured pork belly, sausage, and duck are steamed together, resulting in rich, savory flavors and a glossy, tender texture. Perfect with steamed rice.

40 min 20
Lotus Leaf Wrapped Pork
Chinese

Lotus Leaf Wrapped Pork

Pork belly steamed in lotus leaves, blending rich meatiness with fragrant leaf aroma. Tender and not greasy, it's a perfect summer delicacy.

150 min 13
Pearl Meatballs
Chinese

Pearl Meatballs

Pearl meatballs are a classic dish from Hunan cuisine. Minced pork is rolled in glutinous rice and steamed, resulting in translucent 'pearls' with a juicy, flavorful interior and soft, chewy texture, symbolizing reunion.

30 min 17
Stir-fried Pork with Peppers (La Zi Chao Rou)
Chinese

Stir-fried Pork with Peppers (La Zi Chao Rou)

A classic Hunan homestyle dish: tender pork slices stir-fried with charred green peppers. Savory, slightly spicy, and irresistibly aromatic. Perfect with steamed rice.

30 min 15
Xiangxi Sour Pork
Chinese

Xiangxi Sour Pork

Xiangxi Sour Pork is a traditional dish from Hunan's Xiangxi region, where pork belly is fermented with rice flour and spices, then stir-fried to create a tangy, spicy, and savory flavor that perfectly complements rice.

30 min 13
Zouyou Douchi Kou Rou (Crispy Pork Belly with Fermented Black Beans)
Chinese

Zouyou Douchi Kou Rou (Crispy Pork Belly with Fermented Black Beans)

A classic Hunan dish: pork belly is boiled, fried, then steamed to achieve a wrinkled, crispy skin. Fermented black beans infuse the meat with a rich, savory depth—unctuous yet not greasy.

175 min 14
Beer Braised Duck
Chinese

Beer Braised Duck

Beer Braised Duck is a classic Hunan dish featuring tender duck pieces slow-cooked in beer with aromatic spices. The malty beer flavor blends perfectly with the heat of chilies and rich soy sauce, creating a savory sauce that is absolutely addictive. Served with steamed rice, it's comfort food at its best.

55 min 17
Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili
Chinese

Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili

Tender and silky fish head infused with the savory and spicy flavor of chopped chili. Steamed and then drizzled with sizzling hot oil, this classic Hunan dish is incredibly aromatic and appetite-stimulating.

40 min 21