Statement 1:

In the past, people held banquets in Changsha. Because of economic difficulties, there are only five bowls of food, and fish is served in the sixth bowl, so people don't stretch chopsticks. The so-called "fish don't drink", the banquet ended with joy. No more leisure, just like "it's raining, stay for a day, stay for a day, and I won't stay." Of course, the extremely rich are not among the fish in this sixth course.

So the fish on the sixth course means the end of the party. Of course, there is no such thing now.

Statement 2:

In Changsha dialect, "six" means "stupid", and "fish" is homophonic with "stupid". Therefore, whoever is slow-witted is told to "fish out" or "fish out six bowls of vegetables". This sixth course can't be taboo for fish, and everyone who cooks knows it.

Provide other precautions:

The first course cannot be a side dish.

Can't the last course be eggs?

Fish is not allowed in the sixth course.

Extended data:

Dietary customs in Hunan

First, in Hunan, "eating" has rich social meanings. First of all, people always regard eating as their important content in major events such as weddings, funerals and weddings. Secondly, "eating" is also one of people's important social means. When friends communicate, they must be warmly entertained to show the host's enthusiasm and generosity.

Second, in terms of diet structure, Hunan people generally take rice as the staple food, while vegetables are the main food in rural areas, while meat and fruits account for a large proportion in cities. Hunan people also like to cook pickles, dried vegetables, pickles, mustard tuber and mustard tuber according to festivals. Whenever guests arrive, they always serve at the table to show the housewife's skills and housework ability.

Third, Hunan people like to eat sour and spicy food. Whether it's three meals on weekdays or a restaurant banquet, there must always be one or two Chili dishes. Miao people in western Hunan and Dong compatriots at the junction of Hunan, Guizhou and Guangxi have long been eating sauerkraut as their staple food. Hunan people's love for hot and sour tastes has formed a unique hot and sour taste in Hunan cuisine. Among the many seasoning methods of Hunan cuisine, the most important one is the sour and spicy taste. In addition, Hunan people also like to suffer hardships. Liuyang douchi, bitter gourd and other bitter dishes are very popular in Hunan.

Fourth, Hunan people taste bad. In Hunan, clam shell meat and snail meat have always been considered delicious, and stinky tofu and strange taste beans are also very popular. In recent years, beer duck, bullwhip and sheep whip are also very popular in Changsha. Especially in Xiangxi, snakes, mice, loaches, eels, tadpoles and even various insects are fried and regarded as precious food.

References:

Changsha, Baidu Encyclopedia