The taste of Wushan is the freshness pickled from the mountain clouds and the spiciness from the steam rising from the Yangtze River. Every bite carries a mix of “fairy air” and “earth air”!
1、Wushan Jade Jelly
Recommended reason: Made from the leaves of the “stinking yellow broom” unique to Wushan, it is as green as jade, smooth as cream, sour and spicy, and appetizing, and can be called the “Little Dragon Girl of the jelly world”.
Soulful way to eat: Pour a spoonful of Wushan spicy chili oil, and add a spoonful of local kimchi water, sour and spicy straight to the top of the head!
Must-visit stores: Wuxia Town Old Street Jelly Stall, Shennv Avenue Night Market.
2、Wushan grilled fish (fish wrapped in paper)
Recommended reason: It is a “brother” of Wanzhou grilled fish, but it is wrapped in oil paper and grilled on charcoal, which locks in the freshness of the fish meat, and has a hint of burnt aroma in the spicy taste. It is known as the “Three Gorges Sealing Technique” in the world.
Hidden menu: Add a portion of Wushan konjac tofu, which will steal the show after absorbing the soup!
Recommended shops: Paper-wrapped fish at Jiangbianrenjia and Wharf Story Grilled Fish.
3、Wushan bacon
Recommended reason: Alpine black pork is smoked with cypress branches for 365 days. The fat is as crystal clear as amber, the lean meat is as chewy as beef, and the fried garlic sprouts can be eaten with three bowls of rice!
Souvenir warning: Vacuum-packed cured pork ribs, which are better than supermarket ones when cooked in hot pot.
Foraging places: Farmhouse restaurant in Dachang Ancient Town, Wushan specialty store.
4、Wushan Crisp Plum
Recommended reason: Chinese geographical indication product, a bite of “crunch” bursts with juice, sweet and sour ratio is like first love, in July when it matures, go directly to the orchard to achieve “plum freedom”.
Exotic eating method: Dip in chili noodles, unlock the sour, sweet and spicy three-flavor attack limited to Sichuan and Chongqing!
Picking coordinates: Quzhi Township, Daxi Township orchards.
5、Hezha (lazy tofu)
Recommended reason: Grind the soybeans without filtering the residue, add green vegetables and cook into a paste, sprinkle with a handful of chili powder, Wushan people’s “vegetarian happy water”, a perfect balance of light and heavy taste.
Hidden CP: Pair it with a plate of Wushan fermented tofu, the salty and fragrant taste doubles!
Recommended store: Farmhouse standard, order with your eyes closed and you won’t step on thunder.