Braised Wild Duck

Braised Wild Duck

　　Braised Wild Duck is a famous dish from Honghu.

Its preparation method: Using wild duck from Honghu as the main ingredient, along with seasonings such as white sugar, sesame oil, lard, Shaoxing wine, saltpeter solution, refined salt, ginger slices, pepper powder, scallion whites, and garlic shoots. The dish is stir-fried over high heat and then simmered over low heat.

Its characteristics: The sauce is rich and thick, with a bright red color that is highly appetizing. Upon tasting, it features a hot exterior with tender interior, delicious flavor, savory juice, sweet and tender texture, leaving a lingering aftertaste. Additionally, it is low in fat and high in protein. It can be considered a uniquely traditional and distinctive delicacy of Honghu.

In addition, Honghu offers a variety of delicious dishes made from its aquatic plants and animals. Wild lotus juice, wild lotus root juice, red-heart salted duck eggs, wild lotus powder, and wild lotus root powder allow you to savor the pure taste of nature. Green foods such as wild duck, shellfish, turtles, lotus root, mugwort, and water chestnuts let visitors experience the charm of this land of fish and rice. (Honghu)