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Yunnan Cuisine

6/4/2018

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Yunnan Eggplant and Tofu at Lost Heaven Restaurant in Shanghai
Yunnan is the Chinese province with the most ethnic minority groups, all of which influence the traditions and cuisine.  A lot of dishes are spicy, but there is no way to generalize the food.  Dai food is hot and sour while Naxi food is spicy.  The countries and other provinces that border Yunnan, such as Thailand, Myanmar, Tibet and Sichuan Province, influence the cuisine. 

Some of the more interesting food in Yunnan is the Rubing goat cheese.  Anyone who has traveled to China knows that cheese is nonexistent.  Chinese people do not eat cheese, except for in Yunnan.  I have eaten Rubing cheese many times and love it.  The texture reminds me of haloumi cheese.  It is usually served lightly fried and salted.  

Yunnan cuisine often has Southeast Asian inspiration, as evidenced by some of the herbs and vegetables served.  Mint is plentiful in the province and is often prepared in a simple salad with spicy peppers, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil.  Mushrooms are a Yunnan vegetarian staple, often served in hot pots during the rainy summer months.

There are many Yunnan style restaurants in Chinese cities outside of the province.  My favorite is Lost Heaven, with branches in Beijing and Shanghai.  The entryways to the restaurants are lined with beautiful photographs of the province and its people.  The dark lighting takes some adjustment, but adds to the atmosphere.  I feel like I am in Thailand or Cambodia, rather than China.  The food is phenomenal because it is so different from other parts of the country.  I go to Lost Heaven almost every time I travel to China.

I look forward to introducing you to Yunnan cuisine on the next Chow Fun Tour!

Stir fried lotus root
Wild vegetable pancakes
Fried goat cheese
Yunnan Ghost Chicken
Pineapple purple rice
Sea bass
Burmese lamb samosa
Ancient trail crispy chicken
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5/29/2019 02:12:39 am

I have never heard of Yunnan, and to actually know that it is a province of China with the most ethnic minority groups, really explains why. The dishes that were shown really represent their culture. Among those dishes that you offer, what really caught my attention was the Burmese Lamb Samosa. It looks really yummy, plus the fact that it is like a bread with a dip which really looks nice as well, really made me want to try it. I hope you can include the ingredients and the steps on how to make those.

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    Lauren Drazen

    I have traveled all over the world, including adventures in China, Uganda, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Argentina, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, England, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Dominican Republic, Mongolia, Netherlands, Canada and Mexico!  My greatest love is introducing Americans to the sites, traditions and people of China.  My hope is to give travelers a new lens through which to see the world.

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