Steamed Wuchang Fish
Wuhan, Hubei — celebrated across China's central Yangtze River basin
Classic Hubei preparation of Wuchang bream (Megalobrama amblycephala): cross-hatched, seasoned, steamed over high heat for precisely 8–10 minutes, then finished with hot oil and soy. Made famous by Mao Zedong's fondness for the dish.