How to eat like a local in Guiyang – Discover one of the least discovered cuisines in China
Considered poor and rather remote, the Guiyang Province in China is one of the least savoured in terms of cuisines in China. Packed with fresh chillies of varying heat, the food here is something not to be missed! Popolon , Guiyang.choudoufu , CC BY-SA 4.0 What to expect Chillies are a huge component of Guiyang cuisine in many forms, dehydrated, fermented, pickled or stir-fried. So if you love spicy food, you won't be disappointed! Chillies are a staple in most meals in Guizhou, including breakfast. Stir-fries, soups, serving sauces, and noodles are generously flavoured with chilli peppers. All kinds of chilli peppers are cultivated in the province. You may encounter many acres of terraced land growing all types of chillies, from the mild green bell peppers to the little red-hot chillies. So if you want to go local, you will have to brave the spice kick that is prevalent in many of their dishes, but delicious nonetheless. The predominant flavour is "suan la" which means...