Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province, is an absolutely beautiful city in China’s south central part right above Southeast Asia. Surrounded by mountains, Kunming is one of the most culturally diverse cities in China and is quickly becoming a popular destination for travelers looking to explore China’s hiking and backpacking spots. No matter where you go exploring in Kunming, or China for that matter, Spoonhunt has great dining options for you to check out nearby. There is much delicious food here, including snacks and local special food. What to Eat in Kunming Yunnan Rice Noodles,The most popular foods to eat in Kunming are Cross Bridge Noodles, Steam-pot Chicken, Crisp Stuffed Bun,Xuanwei Ham etc.
Steam Pot Chicken 汽锅鸡
Steam Pot Chicken is prepared inla special pot with a hollow tube in the middle. Ginger, chicken, shallot, pepper and salt are put in the pot to be steamed for about four hours, steam goes up the tube and contacts with the cold pot, then flows back into the pot to become delicious chicken soup. Betore serving, ginger and shallot are being removed. It is really tasty dish.
Rubing 乳饼
Rubing is roasted cheese made from goat`s milk. It is Kunming`s classic dish.Ru Bing is the Chinese name for pan-fried goat cheese. The Bai and Sani ethnic minorities in Yunnan created and made this dish a Kunming classic. The goat's milk used for making the cheese must be firm, acid-set, non-melting and fresh in order to get the high quality for the dish. The milk is hjeated and mixed with a souring agent. It can be stir-fried with vegetables or served with just spicy powder for dipping.
Crossing the Bridge Noodles 云南过桥米线
Crossing the Bridge Noodles is Yunnan`s best known dish. It typically consists of boiling chicken broth, to which diners add their own ingredients like turkey, chicken, tofu, chives, sprouts, lettuce, eggs and rice noodles.
Baba 粑粑
Baba is a type of thick, round, heavy bread that is prepared either plain or with various fillings, made of flour, corn powder, sticky rice, lard, sesame and meat. It can be sweet or savory. Erkuai 饵块 Erkuai is unique specialty of Kunming. It`s highly refined and compressed rice cake, the cake can be stir-fried, boiled or roasted. Sometimes rice cakes are wrapped around some meat and veggies. As a popular breakfast in Kunming, locals call it the Kunming Sandwich.
Xuanwei Ham 宣威火腿
Yunnan Ham has a history of more than 250 years. Xuan wei Ham is one of the three famous and best hams in China. Xuanwei Ham is the main ingredient in many local dishes, ham preparation includes baking, salting, pestle, warming and freezing.
Braised Wild Mushrooms 红烧鸡枞
Many different types of wild mushrooms are growing in Kunming, one of them is Jizong mushroom. Jizong mushrooms tastes like chicken and for this dish they are braised in soy sauce and stir-fried in hot oil. It is served with tenderloin pieces, garlic, ginger and shallot.
Pineapple Rice 菠萝饭
Pineapple rice is a signature dish of Dai people. The rice (typically a mixture of purple and white) is soaked overnight to make it glutinous and sticky, then steamed for about an hour. Pineapple flesh, raisins, rock sugar, dash of salt, coconut milk and sliced almonds are usually served with the rice in a hollowed out pineapple. Pineapple rice is sweet, and perfect as a side dish for a spicy Yunnan food.
Yunnan Mushed Potatoes 老奶洋芋
Yunnan Mashed Potatoes are often called Grandma`s Potatoes, since it`s a classic home style dish. Potatoes are boiled and mashed, then stir-fried, and flavoured with spring onions and chilli.
