Must-eat food in Hainan

In order to escape the winter, many northerners choose to go to Hainan for the winter. When talking about fun, they will definitely think of food. The weather in Hainan is relatively hot, so you must pay attention to avoiding the heat. There is a local delicacy that is very helpful in relieving the heat, which is very similar to the eight-treasure porridge eaten by northerners. In addition, there are pork trotter and beef brisket rice, Hainanese noodles, etc. The following introduces these delicacies one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look.

1. Clear and cool

The appearance of Qingbuliang is a bit like the eight-treasure porridge that we northerners drink, but the preparation method is quite different. The main ingredients are mung beans, red beans, lilies, lotus seeds, red dates and apricots, and some fruits are added. After cooking them together, add ice, sugar water or coconut water and you can eat it. Qingbuliang comes in two flavors: coconut milk and sugar water. Qingbuliang is available in every street and alley. Everyone loves to eat this snack, which has very distinctive local characteristics, is cool and delicious. It is Hainan's most famous summer heat-relief product, and it is also cheap, which suits the taste of the general public. If you don't eat a bowl of Qingbuliang when you go to Hainan, your trip would be a bit incomplete.

2. Pork Trotter and Beef Brisket Rice

When it comes to pork trotter and beef brisket rice, it should be an authentic Hainanese rice. Generally, the pots for cooking beef brisket and pork trotters are placed at the door of the store. There are two large pots, one for cooking beef brisket and the other for roasting pork trotters. Beef brisket and pork trotters must be cooked over a slow fire and served with unique ingredients. The meat is smooth and not greasy, and the taste is simply delicious. For those who are afraid of greasy food, have bad teeth but still crave meat, eating beef brisket and pork trotter rice in Hainan can be said to be the best choice. In terms of taste, it is acceptable to people from both the north and the south. A special reminder: if you want to eat authentic Hainan pork trotter and beef brisket rice, the rice must be produced in Hainan, not northern rice.

3. Hainan Rice Noodles

Hainan rice noodles are one of Hainan's specialty snacks. It has a long history and is commonly eaten by Hainan's local residents. It is also a must-have delicacy for festivals because it symbolizes good luck and longevity. Hainan noodles are divided into coarse noodles and fine noodles. The ingredients for coarse noodles are relatively simple. Just add sauerkraut beef soup, shrimp paste and popped peanuts to the coarse noodles. It is also called coarse noodle soup. The production process of fine noodles is more sophisticated, and it has more ingredients. It is also called pickled noodles. No matter what ingredients are used in Hainan noodles, they are smooth and soft, which stimulates appetite, so you won’t feel greasy even if you eat a lot. If you add a little chili sauce to the noodles, it will be more delicious.

4. Hainan Fried Brown Rice

Hainan fried rice dumplings are also one of Hainan’s most distinctive local snacks. They first became popular in the areas around Haikou. They are very different from the ordinary rice dumplings we often eat. The main ingredient is glutinous rice, but the difference lies in the auxiliary materials. Hainan fried rice dumplings do not use rice leaves. It directly steams the glutinous rice and then adds the ingredients to cook and fry. Its advantage is that it is not restricted by seasons and can be eaten and prepared frequently. Hainan fried brown rice has a golden color, is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and tastes smooth and fragrant.

5. Hainan Morning Tea

In Hainan, morning tea is available in both hotels and roadside shops. Hainanese people like to live a slow life and everyone has the habit of drinking morning tea. Drinking morning tea is the best way to start the day for Hainanese people, and it also reflects the regional cultural characteristics of Hainan. Every morning these places are packed with people, some chatting, some discussing business, and some going on dates with friends. Everyone exchanges emotions and passes on information over morning tea. Tea is mainly Western tea, including coffee, milk, black tea and some snacks. The cheap price is affordable for ordinary people. There are many types of Hainan morning tea, mainly including: steamer, beef and mutton, noodle porridge, seafood, stew, staple food and cakes, all of which are quite Hainanese.

6. Hainan Hotpot

Hainanese people usually call Hainan hotpot "Dabianlu". Eating Dabianlu has long become a dietary habit of Hainanese people. Put a pot of water in a simple side stove and boil some vegetables, then add salt and cooking oil, and serve with dipping sauce, and eat rice as the main dish. The ingredients of high-end hot pot are much more particular, including chicken, duck, fish, seafood, beef, etc. They are boiled together and then served with seasonal vegetables. This snack should be frequently eaten by Hainanese people. The way of eating it seems simple, but because it is boiled food, it is both environmentally friendly and light. It may also be one of the reasons why Hainanese people live longer.