A Food Guide for Xuefeng Mountain Forest Park
Xuefeng Mountain Forest Park is renowned for its ecological and organic ingredients. Thanks to its abundant mountain and forest resources, it has given birth to unique flavor dishes - most of the ingredients are sourced from the local high mountains.
Such as gastrodia elata, polygonatum odoratum, wild mushrooms, etc., combined with the sour and spicy characteristics of Xiangxi, the taste is fresh, fragrant and rich .
1. Must-try signature dishes
Youdaoplaceholder0 Cured meat series : Xuefeng mountain cured meat is tender but not greasy, and the pig blood meatballs have a rich and layered texture. Paired with oil-splashed chili to enhance the aroma, they are the "soul" of the local dining table. Other items such as sausages and salted fish are also highly praised, and the smoking process retains the meaty aroma .
Youdaoplaceholder0 soup with poultry :
Gastrodia elata/Polygonatum odoratum stewed black-bone chicken: The medicinal herbs and chicken are slowly stewed. The soup is fresh and nourishing, especially suitable for dispelling cold in autumn and winter .
Yao village 溆 pu 'e: The meat is tender and delicate. Whether stewed or braised, it highlights the original flavor. It was once selected as one of the "Top Ten Delicacies of Huaihua";.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Special main course :
Plasma duck: Duck blood stir-fried with ginger, garlic and chili peppers, spicy and sweet aftertaste, a perfect accompaniment to rice .
Beef stir-fried with turmeric oil: The mountain pepper oil enhances the flavor, and the beef is tender with a lemon fragrance. It is a traditional famous dish .
Laba dishes: Eight layers of ingredients (cured pig 's feet, blood tofu, red dates, etc.) are steamed and stacked, symbolizing reunion. They are a must-have during festivals .
Ii. Snacks and Beverages
Youdaoplaceholder0 Staple food : Anjiang coarse rice noodles, made from local rice, are chewy and smooth. Paired with oil-splashed chili and pickled radish, they are the top choice for breakfast .
Youdaoplaceholder0 Refreshing drink : Xuefeng traditional cold noodles quench thirst and cool off in summer; Polygonatum tea brewed cold with mountain spring water, slightly sweet with a sweet aftertaste .
Youdaoplaceholder0 Wild game experience : In autumn and winter, you can participate in the pig-slaughtering banquet and taste freshly made delicacies such as tuozi meat and spicy and sour pig offal .
️ 3. Practical dining information
Youdaoplaceholder0 Recommended dining spots : The restaurant opposite the park visitor center and the restaurant at Pingshantang Health and Wellness Center offer customized services, allowing you to specify ingredients such as ecological black pigs and high-mountain yellow peaches .
Youdaoplaceholder0 Meal reservation suggestion : During peak hours, please contact in advance (for example, the meal reservation phone number of the forest health care center: 18390301320). The average consumption per person is about 50-100 yuan .