Ham, Papaya and Chicken

Ham, Papaya and Chicken

　　A signature dish from Yunxian and Lincang, primarily made with cured ham, white papaya, and free-range chicken. This is a medicinal cuisine dish that not only tastes great but also offers health benefits. The dish of cooking chicken with ham and papaya is most famous in the Yangtouyan area around the border of Yunxian and Lincang. Here, the mountainous chickens from Toutou Shui and Mayidui are abundant, and papaya is widely produced, which facilitates its preparation. Yangtouyan is located along a major transportation route, with many passing vehicles and pedestrians who are particularly interested in the unique flavor of this dish, often making special trips to taste it.