Complete Guide to Chengdu Cuisine

Chengdu, a city where the air is filled with the fragrance of chili peppers. This is not only the core of the 'Land of ABundance', but also a holy land in the hearts of food enthusiasts. From the popular snacks on the streets and alleys to the boiling legends of hotpot, every bite is an authentic Sichuan flavor. This article will take you to unlock N ways to open Chengdu cuisine, accompanied by a guide to local people's private collections, allowing your taste buds to completely indulge!

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1、 The soul of Chengdu cuisine: the interweaving of spiciness and freshness

The essence of Chengdu cuisine lies entirely in the four words' spicy, fresh and fragrant '.

Hot pot: butter red soup is the soul, and the bottom of the clear oil pot and the Double-flavor hot pot meet different needs. Recommended to pair with tripe, duck intestine, and yellow throat "Lao San", and the hot pot recipe "Seven Up and Eight Down" ensures crispy and tender texture.

Classic Sichuan Cuisine: Mapo Tofu's "spicy, hot, hot, fragrant, crisp and tender", and Kung Pao chicken's sweet and sour, each dish is a taste roller coaster.

Historical background: Hotpot originated from the cold dispelling wisdom of dock workers and has now become a social symbol; Snacks such as dragon hands and bell dumplings carry a century long tradition of craftsmanship.

2、 Popular snacks on the streets and alleys: a list of local people's private collections

Avoiding the premium of scenic spots and getting into old community shops is the real skill!

Zhong Dumplings: Must eat at old shops on Zongfu Road, with sweet and spicy sauce wrapped in garlic aroma, paired with silk soup to relieve greasiness.

Fat Intestine Powder: Bai Jia Gao Ji's sweet potato powder is infused with soup, and adding Jiezi (Fat Intestine Knot) is a soul operation.

Egg baked cake: Heji's crispy shell with cream and meat floss, childhood memories on the way home from school.

Three cannons: The Jinli booth is now available for sale, with glutinous rice balls wrapped in soybean flour and paired with a bowl of tea for a more authentic taste.

Hidden item: Nameless Maocai (Jianshe Road Store) has a hot and explosive spiciness, and the popular master Zigong cuisine is so spicy that it's stomping its feet

3、 Hotpot Jianghu: The Ultimate Guide to Soup Base and Ingredients

In Chengdu, hotpot is a social currency!

Soup base selection:

Butter Red Soup: Classic style, spicy and rich, suitable for heavy flavors.

Clear oil pot bottom: refreshing but not greasy, the first choice for health enthusiasts.

Double-flavor hot pot: It is a must for family dinners and takes care of all tastes.

Must order ingredients:

Meat dishes: tripe, duck intestines, yellow throat, brain flowers.

Vegetable dishes: potato slices, lotus root slices, and Gongcai.

Staple food: brown sugar glutinous rice cake, egg Fried Rice.

Check in at internet famous stores: Erma Tavern (youthful design), Shu Daxia (martial arts style decoration).

4、 Street Food Sanctuary: A Complete Guide to Strolling and Eating

From morning till night, these streets contract your stomach!

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Jianshe Road Snack Street:

In the evening, it becomes lively and must try Thai hotpot and Dejin'er braised grilled meat skewers.

Per capita: 20-50 yuan, the king of cost-effectiveness.

Kuixinglou Street:

A gathering place for literary and artistic youth, where spicy skewers and chicken feet from Er Niang must be checked in.

Yulin Street:

The fireworks atmosphere in Zhao Leige, hot pot rabbit head with egg baked cake, and after finishing, I headed straight to the small tavern.

Xiangxiang Lane:

A hundred meter long late night cafeteria that combines Hong Kong style photography with dry meals.

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5、 Local advice: Avoid minefields and taste authentic food

Avoid scenic spots: Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli snacks have high premiums and ordinary taste.

Off peak clock in: Fat Intestine Noodles have a heavy queue during breakfast time, it is recommended to wait after 10 o'clock.

Matching tips:

Rabbit head paired with cold beer, spicy and satisfying.

After hot pot, eat Sichuan style liangfen, which is sour and spicy and appetizing.

Traffic Tips:

The subway and shared bicycles are the most convenient, with many old shops hidden in alleys and precise navigation to the house number.