Hunan, in common with Sichuan and the lesser-known Chinese province of Guizhou that borders them both, loves its chile peppers, but Hunan cuisine isn't fixated on heat. Many dishes incorporate the flavors of ingredients that are pickled or otherwise preserved, sometimes in concert with the sour tang of vinegar.
Two terrific cases in point: white jalapeño Chinese preserved meat (first photo) and steamed eggplant with salt egg. See more from this meal on the EIT Facebook page.
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Traditional Hunan Style
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