Ancient China's food culture has a long history and carries a rich history and culture. The eating life of ordinary people in ancient times was very different from what we imagined, and there were no sumptuous and colorful dishes and exquisite dishes on their tables. The types and tastes of ancient diets have undergone many changes over the long history of evolution. Despite the development of ancient culinary arts, the diet of ordinary people is still relatively simple and simple due to the limitations of technical equipment and economic conditions. During periods of food scarcity, people's diets were even more difficult, and they had to rely on simple whole grains, wild vegetables, and some game meat to survive.
China's food culture has focused on the importance of grains since ancient times. Ancient farmers used cereals as their main food, such as rice, wheat, corn, etc. The consumption of these coarse grains not only satisfies people's hunger and satiety needs, but also provides the energy and nutrients they need. Especially in times of famine in ancient times, people almost only had a simple bowl of porridge or noodles on the table. Meat was not common in ancient diets because it was a luxury and only some wealthy people had the opportunity to enjoy it. It is difficult for ordinary people to eat meat, and even at special celebrations and banquets, they can only taste some cheap meat or vegetarian dishes.
The reality of the diet of ordinary people in ancient times was relatively simple and monotonous. Although current documents and costume dramas show people the delicacy and complexity of ancient food, these dishes and dishes are not easy for ordinary people to enjoy. People's daily diet is mainly based on simple whole grains, such as rice, wheat and corn. The average person may only have some simple vegetarian dishes or cooked grains on their table. Meat and delicate dishes are almost luxuries for them, and only on special festivals or important occasions can they have the opportunity to taste them. In exceptional circumstances, such as times of famine, people may even fill their stomachs by picking wild vegetables, gnawing on tree bark, or finding other alternatives.
Over time, China's food culture has changed dramatically. The Tang and Song dynasties were the peak of food culture. During this period, gastronomy and culinary techniques were greatly developed, bringing together dishes and specialties from all over the world. However, the diet of the average person has not changed much as a result. They still rely on whole grains and simple vegetarian dishes for subsistence. It was not until modern times, with the development of the economy and the improvement of living standards, that the dietary life of ordinary people was gradually enriched.
Modern Chinese food culture has become the focus of the world's attention. Chinese cuisine has gained a global reputation and has become a symbol of culture and national identity. We can find the shadow of ancient food in modern food, but also incorporate modern innovation and international elements. Today, our diet is no longer limited to satisfying basic survival needs, but has evolved into a form of enjoyment and culture. Specialties and traditional cuisines are slowly disappearing or transforming, but the traditional food that has survived is still our pride and cultural heritage.
In the summary, the dietary life of ordinary people in ancient China does seem simple and simple compared with modern times. However, it is this simple eating life that lays the foundation for our food culture, and also allows us to understand and appreciate China's long-standing food culture more deeply. Although the ancient diet seemed simple at the time, there was a deep understanding of food and a concern for health, and this tradition has been inherited and developed in modern times. The diversity and richness of modern food culture is the inheritance and development of ancient food culture. We should cherish and inherit this rich and colorful food culture, so that the world can better understand and appreciate China's food culture.