Guiyang Cuisine

Qian cuisine refers to dishes embodying the unique flavors of Guizhou. These four characteristics are harmony, mellowness, spiciness, and sourness. These four aspects constitute the personality, flavor, and characteristics of Qian cuisine, and are also its competitive advantage. Harmony and mellowness represent the flavor and style of Qian cuisine, while spiciness and sourness epitomize the distinctive flavors and tastes of Qian cuisine. Qian cuisine is categorized into four categories: traditional, fashionable, new, and Guizhou snacks. Representative dishes include Leijia tofu dumplings, Zhijin Kung Pao chicken, Liupanshui Laoguo, and spicy chicken. A Guizhou proverb says, "If you don't eat sour food for three days, you'll feel unsteady on your feet." Sourness holds a crucial place in Guizhou's culinary traditions. Local villagers retain many traditional methods for making sour food, such as white sour, which is made by fermenting clear rice soup in jars without the addition of salt.