Dai people's diet

Dai people can't quit spicy food, and their taste buds are singing!

To the south of the colorful clouds, there are enthusiastic Dai people, who are not only good at singing and dancing, but also not inferior in their pursuit of food. Dai flavor is famous for its freshness, sweetness and sourness, and every bite seems to dance happily on the taste buds.

Sour and refreshing, appetizing and promoting digestion

Sour taste is an indispensable element in Dai flavor. The ingenious use of sour materials such as lemon, sour papaya and sour bamboo shoots endows dishes with the magic of appetizing and waking up. Sour taste stimulates salivary gland secretion and promotes gastrointestinal peristalsis. In the hot Yunnan, eating a bite of hot and sour Dai dishes makes people feel refreshed and have a good appetite.

Spicy taste drives cold and dehumidifies.

Dai people love spicy food, and pepper is an essential condiment on their table. In Dai language, pepper even has a proper noun-crack card. The spicy taste in Dai flavor can not only drive away cold and keep warm, but also help to drive away moisture that is easy to breed in rainy and humid environment in Yunnan. Imagine taking a bite of pepper, and your whole body's pores are stretched out. Too carefree!

The ingredients are diverse, and each has its own dry Kun.

Dai flavor is rich in ingredients, ranging from delicacies to home-cooked snacks. Bamboo worms, beef jerky, raw fish and other special dishes reflect the Dai people's respect for natural gifts; Daily food such as bait blocks, rice noodles, roast chicken, etc. It also satisfies their pursuit of food. In Dai flavor, citronella, turmeric, mint and other spices are often used, which makes the aroma of dishes come from the nose and make people covet.

Cooking skills, unique

There are many cooking methods of Dai flavor, among which cook the meat, a sour bamboo shoot, is the most representative. Sour bamboo shoots, after a long period of pickling, have a unique sour taste and umami flavor. When cooked with meat, the soup is sour and spicy, and the meat is tender and delicious. Dai-flavor cold salad dishes should not be missed, such as raw fish with sour bamboo shoots and chicken feet, which are cool and refreshing and moderately sour and spicy, and are an excellent choice for relieving boredom and promoting digestion.

Dietary taboos, respect for customs

People who know the Dai flavor should also respect the dietary taboos of the Dai people. Beef, dog meat and cat meat are taboo for Dai people. Don't talk loudly or knock on the tableware at will when eating, so as not to be regarded as impolite behavior.

Enjoy Dai flavor and gain happiness.

Tasting Dai flavor is not only a taste feast, but also a cultural journey. Hot and sour dishes and warm and friendly Dai people will make you leave unforgettable memories in Yunnan. Come on a delicious trip, go to Dai village, taste the authentic Dai flavor, and let your taste buds harvest happiness in singing!