First of all, it has a long history
Shandong cuisine has a very long history. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in China, Shandong cuisine has been formed and gradually developed. Even Confucius and other kings praised Shandong cuisine. Moreover, this kind of cuisine has not been influenced by foreign culture, and now most cuisines are mixed with foreign culture. However, Shandong cuisine still maintains the original flavor of China, with a long history and very authentic inheritance. Therefore, in terms of following Chinese culture, Shandong cuisine is the first of the eight major cuisines.
Second, the practice is no problem.
Shandong cuisine is very delicate. This dish is not only varied, but also very complicated. In ancient China, it usually took several days to make a banquet, and each dish needed careful cooking. This is the secret of Shandong cuisine. Now most of the Shandong dishes we eat are simplified. It used to be an authentic Shandong restaurant. It takes about a day or two to make it, and people who eat it have to wait to taste the real delicious food. So in terms of workmanship, Shandong cuisine is also the first of the eight major cuisines.
Third, Shandong cuisine is the basis of other dishes.
When cooking, people usually use some onions, ginger and garlic as seasoning. In fact, this practice was initiated by Shandong cuisine at first, and then spread to various cuisines and gradually integrated into people's lives. Moreover, there are many ways to cook, stir-fry and cook Shandong cuisine, all of which were developed in Shandong cuisine and later absorbed by other cuisines, making other cuisines more perfect. So Shandong cuisine is the first of the eight major cuisines.
Shandong cuisine originated in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period and flourished in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the cuisines in Qilu stood out. Chefs in Qilu are used to cooking with cows, sheep, pigs, poultry and seafood as ingredients. When chefs from all over the world have not mastered the concept of "harmony of five flavors", chefs from Shandong cuisine have begun to apply it to dishes. In the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, because it was close to the political center, dignitaries had more contact with it, and Shandong cuisine naturally became a famous royal dish. Officials, students and businessmen who came to Korea from all directions also brought the practices and skills of Shandong cuisine back to their hometown, so Shandong cuisine indirectly influenced other cuisines. With the political center moving southward, the influence of Shandong cuisine is growing. Shandong cuisine covers Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu and three northeastern provinces, and it is the most extensive local cuisine among all cuisines.
Shandong cuisine is the main source of court dishes in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The eight major cuisines were chosen in the Qing Dynasty. In the court of Qing dynasty, Shandong cuisine was mainly Shandong cuisine. In ancient China, the central plains in the minds of feudal rulers was the center of China, and Shandong was just in the center of the central plains. In ancient times, there was a saying that "those who win the Central Plains win the world", so Shandong cuisine naturally became a "palace cuisine".
Qilu is a good place with vast territory and rich resources. Excellent geographical location, rich products. Shandong cuisine originated in Shandong Peninsula between the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea. Shandong is located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, with warm and humid climate, criss-crossing rivers and large plain area, which provides an excellent environment for the growth of vegetables and grain. There are many kinds of vegetables and fruits in Shandong, and the annual output ranks first in the country, so it is called "one of the three largest vegetable gardens in the world", such as Jiaozhou Chinese cabbage, Cangshan garlic, Laiwu ginger and so on. Yantai apples, Laiyang pears, Dazeshan grapes and other fruits are also household names.
Shandong cuisine is divided into Confucian cuisine and Jiaodong cuisine, which is famous for its "exquisite carving and jade carving", and "never tired of fine taste" is a true portrayal of Shandong cuisine. Confucian cuisine comes from Qufu Confucian House, which is the first family in China. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the position of Confucian family has been unshakable and enjoyed super-high treatment, so Confucian family cuisine calls itself a genre. Qufu, as an inland area of Shandong Province, mainly takes "delicacies and delicacies" as its flavor, and its practice is extremely fine. Jiaodong cuisine, because it is close to the seaside, focuses on "seafood", among which sea cucumber with scallion is the most typical masterpiece.