Zhao Tong
Tianma Ham Chicken:
Zhaotong Tianma Ham Chicken is a traditional dish from Zhaotong. It primarily uses Zhaotong's special ingredients Tianma, fresh local chicken, and Xuanwei ham. During preparation, cooks will dice the chicken and ham and stew together with Tianma, along with ginger slices, spring onion segments, cooking wine, and other seasonings. It simmers slowly for several hours until the chicken becomes tender, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful. Additionally, this dish is known for its nourishing and health-preserving effects, making it a nutritionally rich delicacy.
Zhaotong Liangfen:
Zhaotong Liangfen is a snack from Zhaotong. Usually, people eat Liangfen with soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, minced garlic, and other seasonings. Zhaotong Liangfen is refreshing, smooth, with a balanced sour and spicy taste. It is ideal for appetizing food during hot weather.
Qiaojia Brown Sugar:
Qiaojia Brown Sugar is renowned for its authentic flavor and rich nutrition. The sugar is deeper red in color than the normal brown sugar and has more nutrients and protein. Its taste is mellow with a natural sugarcane fragrance, suitable not only for direct consumption but also for making various desserts and dishes. It is an essential part of local daily life.