Culture In the hearts of the Chinese, there is such a wise saying: "The people take food as the sky."
Eating, in this vast and fertile land, not only means satisfying basic physiological needs, but also carries the infinite connotation of culture, emotion and life. No matter whether you are happy or sad, you can always find its place in eating. When we celebrate, we sit around a table and share food; When you are down, a delicious meal may soothe the wounds of the soul; In his spare time, he has dinner and chats with friends; Don't forget to treat yourself to a good meal when you're busy. In anticipation, food becomes a medium for blessings; When confused, the phrase "let's eat first" reveals an open-mindedness and calmness towards life.
The food culture of the Chinese is rich and colorful, and the most representative is the eating table. Feasting, sometimes referred to as eating, feasting, or feasting. The origin of the word can be traced back to ancient times, when people sat on the ground, and "feast" and "mat" were both seats spread on the ground. Nowadays, both from the south and from the north, familiar and unfamiliar, are invited to sit down and share in the feast. Here, food and wine go hand in hand, emotions and communication mingle. It can be said that there are as many joys and sorrows in the world as there are banquets.
When it comes to eating meals, the Chinese are undoubtedly the most vocal. Whether it's a family dinner, a village banquet or a gathering of strangers, Chinese can always turn eating into an art, an emotional bond. This unique food culture allows everyone involved to feel the warmth and belonging of home.
The eating culture of the Northeast can be described as the world of big meat dishes, and each dish exudes a rich aroma that makes people salivate. In the Northeast, eating a meal is not about the appearance, but eating meat in a real way, so that the taste buds can be fully satisfied.
If the barbecue in Jinzhou can skillfully grill all kinds of ingredients that fly in the sky, swim in the sea, and run underground, then the big banquet in the Northeast will further expand this range. Whether it is frying, grilling, cooking, frying, steaming, boiling, or stir-frying, all kinds of cooking techniques are used to the fullest. From chicken, duck and fish to pork and cicada vegetables, each dish is full of rich taste and nutritional value, making it satisfying and healthy.
During the feast of the winter solstice, a pig is carefully broken down into various parts, each of which reveals its unique delicacy. From the perfect combination of sauerkraut and pig blood sausage, to the fragrant elbow with steaming porridge, the people of Northeast China never waste any trace of plumpness on the pig, all to satisfy the taste buds.
Even in non-winter months, the Tohoku feast focuses on the abundance of meat. The four happy balls in the hot dish, each the size of a fist, are full of meaty aroma; Steamed river balls, roasted soft-shelled turtles, and delicious pike crabs, the fatness of seafood is clearly visible on the plate; Braised pork, steamed pork, stewed pork, stir-fried meat, stewed meat, ......Each dish showcases the diversity and deliciousness of meat. Even in the soup, you can fish out the crispy and soft meat, and when it is accompanied by a smooth and tender large peel and sweet eight-treasure rice, you can't help but want to enjoy it in a bowl.
At the banquet in the Northeast, "Great Harvest" is no longer just a written word, but has become a real delicacy. This dish is a clever combination of vegetables, beans, meat, and other ingredients to symbolize a good harvest and abundance. You can taste the deliciousness of different ingredients in every bite, and you can feel the simplicity and warmth of the people of Tohoku.
The banquet in the Northeast is not only a meal, but also an emotional exchange and cultural inheritance. Here, you can taste the freshness of Dalian cherries, the richness of wild blueberries, the sweetness of Dandong strawberries, and those Northeast specialties such as canned yellow peaches and canned hawthorns, which are sweeter and more delicious than fresh fruits.
The banquet in the Northeast also combines the weight of history and the style of the emperor. In Heilongjiang, you can taste the dignity and delicacy of royal banquets such as the Kangxi Winter Tour Banquet and the Qianlong Fish Banquet; In Jilin, the Changbai Mountain Treasure Banquet and the Quanlu Banquet show the gifts and abundance of the Northeast nature; In Liaoning, the barbecue banquet and seafood dumpling banquet make you feel the boldness and enthusiasm of the Northeast people.
The banquet culture in Northeast China is a feast of taste, emotional exchange and cultural inheritance. Here, you can not only taste a rich variety of food, but also feel the hospitality and simplicity and kindness of the people of Northeast China.