In the past, the rural conditions were limited, there was no water and oil in the stomach, and the fishy smell was rarely seen at ordinary times. When you meet a mat, you can only have one desire. Only by eating a large piece of red meat can we reflect the value and level of summer sleeping mat. This tradition has been maintained until now. However, there is big meat without chicken and fish, which is too simple and will be recited. As the saying goes, "No chicken, no fish, no feast" shows the position of these two dishes in people's minds.
In rural areas, chicken and fish are big dishes, and the wine table is called "big". According to the rules of serving in my hometown, it's usually cold dishes, cold meat, hot fried, and now it's big meat. Chicken is usually used as an appetizer for chilled meat, while fish is the finale. When the fish was served, there was basically the last bit of soup left. Life in the countryside is getting better and better now. Don't look at the delicious food on the table, but compared with chicken and fish, it can only be called "small pieces"
In the countryside, chickens are the best poultry. In the past, poor families tried to raise a chicken for slaughter in the new year when they were in trouble. Chicken was the most accessible main course for people. Chicken has always represented the meaning of auspiciousness, happiness and beauty, and it is precisely because of this that there will be chickens at formal banquets. In the countryside, an old hen is slaughtered every day to nourish her body, and eating chicken has been integrated into her eating habits. Even if she is invited at home, there will be chickens to entertain her.
Fish is also an indispensable dish in rural areas. Although there is no fish in my hometown, not everyone likes to eat fish. More importantly, it's good luck. After all, the old saying often says "more than a year". In rural areas, carp is the top grade at banquets, and catfish are basically not allowed to serve. When serving food in my hometown, I am also particular about it. You can't point the fish head at people. There is a saying that people who order fish heads have three drinks first. At this time, you should put the fish head in an empty position.
The tradition of eating chicken and fish at rural banquets has been maintained until now, especially at some important festivals, weddings, happy events and other grand banquets. This is also the saying that everyone agrees that "no chicken is unhappy, no fish is unhappy", and it is also to show that it is not only good luck and wealth, but also a continuation and yearning for a better life.