China has a long and rich culinary history. China’s ” Eight Cuisines” are well-known worldwide, Hui Cuisine is one of them. Many people think that Hui Cuisine refers to cuisine in the Chinese province of Anhui, but in fact, it refers to Huizhou cuisine. Huizhou is a region in southeastern China, now located in Huangshan city in Anhui Province. Huizhou consisted of six counties and Wuyuan was one of them.
Wuyuan cuisine is considered Hui Cuisine. The signature cooking techniques of the cuisine incorporate stewing and steaming, not much frying. Dishes tend to be steamed meat/vegetables with rice flour and paste dishes like paste tofu, paste vegetables, etc. The traditional Wuyuan dishes include Steamed Red Perch, Steamed Belly Pork in Rice Flour and Spices, Paste Tofu, etc.
Local people in villages still live a traditional lifestyle. Most households grow their own vegetables in their backyard or nearby land. Visitors who choose to stay in the countryside not only appreciate the slow lifestyle but also enjoy the home-cooked meals the host provides. With freshly-picked vegetables and local-sourced specialty herbs, you have a chance to taste really authentic Hui Cuisine!
