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Lemongrass Grilled Fish:
Lemongrass Grilled Fish is a signature dish of the Dai people and is known for its unique lemongrass flavor and grilling technique.To prepare this delightful dish, select a fresh fish and clean thoroughly. The fish is then marinated with lemongrass, chili, garlic, ginger, and various other spices. Then wrapped it in lemongrass and slowly grilled over charcoal. This dish is highly popular in Yunnan and also a must-try for tourists looking to savor the local cuisine.
Dai-style Wrapped Grilled Dish:
It is a unique cooking style of Dai-people, and it can be cooked with Diverse ingredients. After selecting the ingredients, wrap it in banana leaves and roast over charcoal. The uniqueness of the wrapped grilling lies in the banana leaf wrapping, which locks the freshness of ingredients. This typical cooking style is a representative of Yunnan's local specialty cuisine, beloved by locals and tourists alike.
Pineapple Rice:
Pineapple Rice has a unique sweet fragrance and attractive appearance. Cut the pineapple into half, the flesh hollowed out, and the stir-fried glutinous rice is stuffed into the pineapple shell. The pineapple top is replaced, and the whole fruit is steamed briefly to allow the sweet fragrance of the pineapple to infuse into the rice. Pineapple Rice has a vibrant color, with soft, sticky, sweet rice offering a rich and layered taste experience. Pineapple Rice is highlighted at Dai festivals and banquets.
Sour Bamboo Shoot Fish:
Sour Bamboo Shoot Fish is a traditional delicacy among the Dai people. The dish is made using fresh fish and sour bamboo shoots. The combination of the sour bamboo shoots and the fresh fish creates a unique sour flavor and tender fish meat. Sour Bamboo Shoot Fish is frequently served during festivals and when entertaining guests, showcasing the Yunnan people's love for and pursuit of delicious food.
Bamboo Tube Rice:
Bamboo Tube Rice, renowned for its unique bamboo fragrance flavory. soak the rice and mix it with mushrooms, sausage, and green beans, seasoned with salt and spices. Then sealed it in fresh bamboo tubes and slowly roasted over charcoal. This dish is representative of Yunnan's local specialty cuisine, showcasing the Dai people's wisdom and ingenious use of natural resources.
Roast Chicken:
Roast chicken is renowned for its tantalizing aroma and delicious taste. Roast chicken boasts a golden color, crispy skin, tender and juicy meat, infused with the fragrant spices and the aroma of charcoal. It is frequently served at festivals and banquets, symbolizing abundance and celebration. Roast chicken is also reflects the unique culinary skills of Yunnan's ethnic minorities and their passion for fine cuisine.