Harvest of Grains Discover the culture of grains in China

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-01-30

Grains have been the staple food on the table of Chinese since ancient times, and they are also a symbol of Chinese agricultural civilization. The so-called five grains, namely rice, millet, millet, wheat and soybean, represent different types and regional characteristics of Chinese agriculture. Below, let's take a look at each of these five amazing grains.

1. Rice.

Rice, also known as rice, is the main food crop in southern China. Rice cultivation has a long history, as early as 7,000 years ago in the Neolithic Age, Chinese ancestors began to cultivate rice. Rice is rich in nutrition and has a delicate taste, and it can be used as a staple food and can be used to make rice wine and other foods, and is deeply loved by people.

Second, millet. Millet, also known as yellow rice and millet is an important food crop in northern China. Millet is highly adaptable, drought tolerant and cold-tolerant, making it suitable for cultivation in arid northern regions. Millet can be used to make a variety of delicacies, such as yellow rice cakes, yellow rice dumplings, etc., and its unique taste and nutritional value have won people's favor.

3. Millet. Millet, also known as millet and millet, was one of the main food crops in ancient China. Millet has a long history of cultivation, having been widely cultivated as early as the Xia and Shang periods. Rice is highly nutritious and can be used for both cooking and brewing. In traditional Chinese culture, millet is regarded as the length of the five grains, symbolizing the prosperity of the country and the prosperity of the people.

Fourth, wheat. Wheat, including wheat, barley and other types, is the main food crop in northern China. The cultivation of wheat originated in West Asia, and after its introduction to China, it was gradually widely cultivated in northern China. Wheat flour can be used to make noodles, steamed buns and other pasta, which is deeply loved by the people in the north. In addition, malt can be used to brew a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer.

Fifth, soybean. Soybean, that is, legume crops, including soybeans, black beans, mung beans and other types. Legumes are widely distributed in China, including soybeans and mung beans in the south, as well as black beans and peas in the north. Beans are rich in protein, fat, minerals and other nutrients, which can be eaten as food and can be used to make soy products such as tofu and soy milk. In the traditional Chinese diet, legume crops occupy an important place.

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