Strange flavor of beans
Hu beans are also called broad beans, the shell is hard, the inside is crispy and loose after frying, and it is scattered on the tip of the tongue when you bite it, and the taste is excellent. Among the many specialties of Chongqing, the strange flavor of Hu Dou occupies the commendable "strange flavor" flavor type in Sichuan cuisine, which has a great sense of existence. If you bring a special "mix" to relatives and friends in other places, the strange flavor of Hu Dou is very distinctive.
The so-called "strange smell" does not come from the broad beans themselves, but from the coating of the popping beans. Its flavors include sweet, salty, numb, and spicy, and each flavor does not affect each other, so it is difficult to tell which is stronger or weaker, and the details of the ingredients can be described as exquisite, so the recipe is usually not passed on.
Ciqikou, Hongya Cave and other popular attractions sell strange flavor beans have both good products and dross, it is recommended that diners try before buying. It is more worry-free to look for the "Sesame Official" brand, which is widely popular with Chongqing locals, and the taste is never wrong.
Place of purchase: specialty stores, major supermarkets, and e-commerce channels