During the Ming Dynasty, a large number of foreign species were introduced into China, such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers and peanuts, which are our favorite crops. Crops from abroad not only enriched people's dining tables, but also solved the problem of food shortage in ancient times and changed the grain structure in China. Pepper has become people's favorite vegetable; Melon seeds and peanuts have become raw materials for oil extraction and common snacks. These exotic species have become indispensable food on our table.

1. Potatoes

Potatoes, also known as potato and potato, originated in America and were introduced to China in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Potato contains a lot of starch and is an important food crop in China. Shredded potatoes made of potatoes are one of our most common home-cooked dishes.

2. Corn

Corn, that is, cob, corn and corn, was once called maize. It originated in America and came to China in the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the most common foods we eat today, and corn flour and corn porridge are made from it.

3. Peanuts

Peanuts originated in America and were introduced to China in the Ming Dynasty. Peanut is rich in oil and is one of the raw materials for oil extraction. Fried peanuts are popular snacks and home-cooked dishes.

4. Pepper

Pepper was originally called pepper, which originated in America and was introduced to China in the middle of Ming Dynasty. Today, pepper has become an important vegetable and seasoning, and there are many foods made of pepper, which can be seen in Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine.

5. Tomatoes

Tomatoes, also known as tomatoes, originated in South America and were introduced to China in the late Ming Dynasty. Tomatoes first came to China as flowers, not food. Later, people discovered the delicious taste of tomatoes, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes and tomatoes mixed with sugar became home-cooked dishes.

6. Sunflowers

Sunflowers are compositae plants, which originated in America and were introduced to China in the late Ming Dynasty. Sunflower seeds have high oil content and are one of the raw materials for oil extraction. Sunflower seeds have become people's favorite melon seeds after frying.