Try to analyze it. The formation of cuisines is influenced by climate, soil and water, ingredients and cooking skills, and the unique regional culture is very different from other cuisines. Geographically speaking, there are many plains in the north, with similar climate and little difference in diet; Due to the mountainous hills in the south and inconvenient transportation in ancient times, each region is easy to form its own characteristics. In the north, pasta has long been a staple food, as well as jiaozi noodles. There is little demand for food; The staple food in the south is mainly rice, which needs a lot of side dishes, otherwise it will be difficult to swallow. There are few ingredients in the north, and the varieties of vegetables in the south far exceed those in the north. In the north, pasta has long been a staple food, as well as jiaozi noodles. Pay little attention to food; Rice is the main food in the south, which requires a lot of side dishes, otherwise it will be difficult to swallow. For example, Shanxi people who eat more pasta are jealous. Because there were few vegetables in ancient Shanxi, people were jealous to improve their digestion.
Why Shandong cuisine, as the only northern cuisine, was selected into the eight major cuisines? Bian Xiao thinks that Shandong is the province with the best natural conditions in China, which is surrounded by mountains and seas and has a pleasant climate. There are all kinds of delicacies, and Shandong cuisine has always ranked first among the eight major cuisines because of its great influence. Qilu culture has a long history and has a far-reaching influence on the Chinese nation. In terms of communication, Shandong cuisine is the most famous. In "Bright Sword", Chu also said when he hosted a banquet: "I am from Shaanxi, but I don't defend my fault. Shanxi cuisine can't be served, and northern cuisine will eat Shandong cuisine. " It can be seen that Shandong cuisine has become the representative of northern cuisine, which has a great influence on Gongting cuisine and Huaiyang cuisine. There is no first in literature, and no second in martial arts. If we have to rank the eight major cuisines, Sichuan cuisine is the least controversial among the people of the whole country because of its universality and popularity. The lean camel is bigger than the horse, and Shandong cuisine ranks second. Cantonese cuisine is very popular, ranking third because it has all kinds of seafood. Four to eight are Fujian cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Zhejiang cuisine, Hunan cuisine and Anhui cuisine.
Some parents complained about Bian Xiao's ranking and cited examples of state banquets. According to public reports, the state banquet is mainly based on Jiangsu cuisine (Huaiyang cuisine), which is suitable for the tastes of most foreign heads of state because of its extensive materials, exquisite knives, exquisite cooking skills, light taste and elegant appearance. Even so, Chinese food is mainly eaten by China people, and state banquets cannot be used as the main reference.
Beijing cuisine originated from Gongting cuisine, including national famous dishes, especially Shandong cuisine. There were the most Shandong restaurants in Beijing during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Later, during the Beiyang government, many southerners came to Beijing for politics, so many Huaiyang restaurants appeared. In other words, Beijing cuisine incorporates more local elements to adapt to the steady stream of officials and people coming to Beijing. Although it has not been selected into the eight major cuisines, classic cuisines such as Beijing Roast Duck, Braised Pork in Copper Pot, and Sheep Scorpion are very famous.
Another thing that puzzles southerners is that northern cuisine, especially northeastern cuisine, is so big. Let people see or eat? Cann't eat it. It's a waste. However, northerners visit southerners' homes. Southerners treat people to dinner. The plates are much smaller and there are few dishes, but they are rich in color and variety. Northerners are worried and won't let others eat. In the same way, one side of the soil and water will support one side. Northeast China has a cold climate and needs a lot of calories, so we eat more. South China has a warm climate and needs a little calories, so we eat less, but it is not absolute. In addition, northerners are bold and unrestrained. Take braised pork elbow as an example. Northerners are not so meticulous. The pork elbow is not cut and stewed as a whole, but can only be packed in large plates, paying attention to eating large pieces of meat and drinking large pieces. Hebei Song Wu went to Jingyanggang, went to a restaurant, said "Boss, three catties of good beef" and drank eighteen bowls of wine. How brave!
Shandong cuisine has recently regained the top of the eight major cuisines. The "braised chicken rice" originated in Jinan, Shandong Province has spread all over the country, much more powerful than KFC and McDonald's! The difference between north and south naturally leads to different dishes. But it is definitely not true that northern food does not flow in.