Chinese food names are so creative that some of them can be confusing. In this article, we'll reveal the origin of the names of China's most "pit" dishes, and how exactly these imaginative names were createdLet's take a look. Let's start with a dish called "Drifting Snow in the Flaming Mountain". The name of the dish sounds characteristic, making one imagine it tall, but when the dish is served, you'll be surprised to find that it's just a plate of tomatoes sprinkled with some sugar.
In fact, the name of the dish is taken from the white sugar, which is compared to falling snowflakes, while the tomatoes reflect the image of the flaming mountain. This is followed by another dish, "Dark Clouds Covering the Sun", which sounds domineering, but is actually a bowl of seaweed egg drop soup, with a large amount of seaweed floating on the surface of the egg soup, like dark clouds covering the sun. The difference between the name of the dish and the actual dish is ridiculous.
Then there's the "Raptors Crossing the River", which sounds very brave and domineering when the name suggests, however, when it is served, you will find only one green onion floating on top of the clear soup. Although it is barely understandable that the green onion is like a dragon and the clear soup is like a river, it is really a bit confusing. There is also a dish called "Ants on the Tree", which is made entirely of vermicelli and minced meat.
Although this dish is a bit "pit", the name sounds very distinctive, and the taste is quite good, especially when eaten with rice, it is extremely delicious, and it can be said to be a perfect match. Finally, let's talk about "playing the piano to the cow". The dish is just an ordinary stir-fried beef dish with celery, but the way it got its name was based on this metaphor, which is quite surprising. To sum up, these dish names are creative and distinctive, and some are even confusing.
The name of the food, while imaginative, can also feel strange. Perhaps when ordering, we can try to ask directly about the preparation and taste of the dish to avoid being confused by the name of the dish. What are some confusing names of dishes you've come across?Feel free to leave a message to share what you have seen!