Tujia Wild Mushroom Banquet

Tujia Wild Mushroom Banquet

　　Huangshui Forest boasts a wide variety of wild mushrooms, known for their unique aroma and texture. Rich in protein, amino acids, and vitamins, these mushrooms have become a major highlight in healthy eating in recent years, frequently featured in dishes by both domestic and international visitors.

　　The Tujia people of Shizhu have long had the tradition of eating wild mushrooms and possess distinctive expertise and techniques in identifying various types. They prepare them in diverse ways—grilled, roasted, pan-fried, stir-fried, boiled, or stewed. In recent years, they have introduced a unique Wild Mushroom Banquet.

　　Like Lian Tea and Brasenia Soup, the Wild Mushroom Banquet represents a new hallmark of Tujia culinary culture. It features over 20 types of natural mushrooms such as boletus, big-foot mushroom, thousand-head mushroom, September fragrance, chicken-foot mushroom, and yellow-silk mushroom. Paired with distinctive Tujia seasonings and served in a “hot pot” style, the banquet offers delicious flavors and rich nutrition. It is believed to promote metabolism, enhance physical health, and improve skin beauty, earning it titles such as “hygienic food” and “health food.” For visitors vacationing at Huangshui National Forest Park, “enjoying the Wild Mushroom Banquet and experiencing Tujia culture” is a truly delightful experience.