After this Huizhou cuisine meal, I discovered it's full of stories about famous figures!

As one of China's Eight Great Cuisines with over 1000 years of history, Beijing Shangri-La has invited Chef Wang Xiufeng from Hefei Shangri-La to present the "Blue Bricks and Black Tiles: Huizhou Banquet" food promotion at Shang Palace. Experience authentic Huizhou specialties.

⌛️Duration: July 17-31, 2025
👨‍🍳Chef Wang Xiufeng, trained by Huizhou cuisine master Li Changsong, brings 15 years of expertise. This time he presents classic Huizhou dishes with enhanced nutrition! I was fortunate to taste these delicious 😋 creations with their distinctive flavors!

🦆Wuwei Salted Duck: Made with Chaohu teal duck, smoked then braised with 30+ ingredients including star anise and peppercorns for unique umami;
🐟Prosperity Stinky Mandarin Fish Pot: Uses the plumpest cuts of two mandarin fish, fermented for richer flavor, topped with lettuce symbolizing career success - a customer favorite;
🐓Cao Cao Chicken: Free-range chicken stewed in claypot with beef tendons, marrow, oxtail and pork trotters for hearty, aromatic goodness;
🍲Li Hongzhang Hotchpotch: Among Huizhou's Top 10 dishes, similar to Buddha Jumps Over Wall, simmering abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw and premium ingredients for nourishing richness;
🥘Hu Shi Premium Pot: Another signature with pork belly, tofu puffs, abalone and mushroom slices in flavorful broth;
🫓Huizhou Taguo: Like northern stuffed pancakes, filled with preserved vegetables - a specialty of Hu Shi's wife Jiang Dongxiu for guests;
🫘Hairy Tofu: Deep-fried golden crispy tofu served with chili powder;
🍜Wuhu Dendrobium Noodles with Shrimp Roe: Unique umami noodles with distinctive freshness!

This lavish feast left everyone completely satisfied - some said it rivaled Lunar New Year banquet standards, absolutely extravagant!

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