Hunan Cuisine: Including local cuisines of Xiangjiang Region, Dongting Lake and Xiangxi coteau, Hunan is known for its use of chili, pepper and shallot, and a pungent flaor.

• 湘菜：包括湘江流域、洞庭湖区和湘西山区的菜肴，以善用红辣椒、胡椒粉和香葱以及辛辣而闻名。