Barbecue, a time-honored cooking method, has been indissolubly linked to mankind since ancient times. When night falls, the firelight flickers, a group of rioters sit around, and the fish meat emits bursts of burnt fragrance under the licking of the tongue of fire, this scene is like a vivid historical picture. So, how did the ancients taste the beauty of this barbecue?
In ancient times, barbecue was not only a way to satisfy the appetite, but also a kind of life interest and cultural symbol. Imagine that in the ancient courtyard, the literati and artists gathered together, in the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, the charcoal fire was vigorous, the skewers were on the rack, and the fragrance was overflowing. While tasting the delicious food brought by the barbecue, they talked freely about poetry and songs, which is really a great joy in life.
The barbecue of the ancients was quite particular about the selection of ingredients. Not only do they use fresh fish, birds and wild animals, but they also serve them with a variety of seasonal vegetables such as green onion leaves and golden corn. During the cooking process, they will sprinkle the right amount of salt, pepper and other seasonings according to their personal tastes to make the barbecue more delicious and delicious.
Of course, there are many ways to barbecue. The ancients had special barbecue utensils, such as grills, grills, etc., which were used to heat ingredients. They will skewer the ingredients on bamboo or iron skewers and slowly roast them over a charcoal fire until the surface of the ingredients is golden brown and fragrant. During this process, they constantly flip and adjust the position of the ingredients to ensure that each side is evenly heated, making the grill even more delicious.
It is worth mentioning that the ancients would also accompany the barbecue with fine wine. They believe that good wine can help to entertain and relieve greasyness, making barbecue more delicious. On such occasions, they toast to the moon, sing about wine, and enjoy the double pleasure of barbecue and wine.
In addition, barbecue was a social activity in ancient times. Whether it is a literati or a common person, in the process of barbecue, people can exchange feelings, share experiences, and enhance friendship between each other. This way of socializing not only allows people to feel the deliciousness of barbecue, but also allows people to experience an atmosphere of unity and harmony.
In short, the barbecue of the ancients is not only a delicacy, but also a kind of life interest and cultural symbol. While they are savoring the beauty of barbecue, they are also enjoying the infinite pleasure brought by life. This kind of barbecue culture not only reflects the pursuit of food by the ancients, but also shows their love and yearning for life.
Nowadays, when we sit around the barbecue grill and savor the aroma of burnt fire, we may imagine how the ancients tasted the beauty of life in the flickering firelight. Let's enjoy the food at the same time, but also feel the long-standing barbecue culture.