Since ancient times, a banquet cannot be considered complete without meat or wine. A man in Shaanxi attended a banquet only to find that the table was full of vegetarian dishes. He waited patiently, expecting the sumptuous dishes to arrive as promised, however, when bowl after bowl of dishes were served one after another, he found that there was not a trace of flesh in the whole dozen dishes. The dishes in front of you include Chinese cabbage, shredded radish, homemade tofu, pumpkin slices, stir-fried cucumbers, and more. He couldn't help but complain: "This banquet is a big loss with 30 yuan." Many netizens also expressed their dissatisfaction: "The 15 yuan buffet is richer than this." "This is a banquet? Any relatives don't dare to entertain with these dishes. However, some netizens believed: "Maybe the conditions of the main family are limited, and they have done their best." ”
In family gatherings, banquets and other occasions, meat dishes are often an important criterion to measure the sincerity of the host. Vegetarian dishes can hardly meet people's expectations on such occasions unless the guests are vegetarians. Eating is not only a eating behavior, but also a social activity, in order to enhance feelings and reach some kind of consensus. Although we do not advocate extravagance and unnecessary pomp, the basic combination of meat and vegetables is still indispensable. Because it is not only about the experience of the guests, but also reflects the respect of the host family for the guests.
In real life, we can see many examples of meat and vegetable pairings in banquets. For example, at a wedding banquet, there are not only meat dishes such as braised pork and roasted whole sheep, but also vegetarian dishes such as cold cucumber and tiger skin green pepper. In a business banquet, there are not only large dishes such as seafood and stews, but also light dishes such as vegetable salad and fruit platter. These dishes with meat and vegetables not only satisfy people's tastes, but also reflect the sincerity and taste of the host.
The traditional banquet dishes in Shaanxi have a long history, and as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the local area has a rich food culture. Shaanxi pays attention to the selection of local specialties and green ingredients, such as Yulin mutton, Qinling fungus, etc., to ensure the authentic flavor of the dishes. The dishes of the Shaanxi banquet integrate the folk customs of Guanzhong, northern Shaanxi, southern Shaanxi and other places, such as the eight scenes of Chang'an, Guifei chicken, etc., which are full of regional characteristics.
With the continuous improvement of people's attention to health, Shaanxi banquet dishes are also developing in a green and healthy direction. Chefs pay more attention to the selection of ingredients, and try to choose green ingredients to provide guests with healthy and delicious food. On the premise of frugality, the host can prepare the banquet with care, pay attention to details, and make the guests feel sincere. Only by finding a balance between frugality and sincerity can we truly achieve a green and healthy banquet culture.