China has vast territory and abundant resources, rich products, different folk customs and different tastes. As a state banquet, we should fully consider the taste differences between the north and the south, from the aspects of materials, flavor, knife method, appearance and so on. Although there are eight major cuisines in China, Huaiyang cuisine is more easily accepted by the public.
First of all, Huaiyang cuisine is carefully selected and operated according to its materials; Most of them are mainly fresh water from rivers and lakes, supported by top cooking techniques, and they are original and excellent, and are sought after by many people. For example, Taihu White Fish, also known as Taihu Silver Knife, is famous for its tender meat and delicious taste. Du Fu once wrote the poem "White fish cut like jade" to praise it.
More importantly, Huaiyang cuisine tastes fresh and peaceful, with moderate salty and sweet depth, which is suitable for both north and south. Suitable for both north and south, these four words have established the status of Huaiyang cuisine as a state banquet. Until today, crab powder lion's head, boiled shredded pork, crystal meat, sweet and sour mandarin fish, Huai 'an soft bag (Monopterus albus) and three sets of ducks are still loved by the public. It is said that Weiyang Cuisine (Yangzhou Cuisine), Subang Cuisine (Suzhou Cuisine), Yanfu Cuisine (Yancheng Cuisine), Xibang Cuisine (Wuxi Cuisine), Jinling Cuisine (Nanjing Cuisine) and Xuhai Cuisine (Xuzhou and Lianyungang) are collectively called Su Cuisine. Huaiyang cuisine, the first banquet in China, is a state banquet, in which "soft-pocketed long fish" and "white-robed shrimp" are used.
But the dishes on the menu, such as lion's head, Dongpo steak, kung pao chicken, boiled cabbage, etc., are typical dishes of Huaiyang cuisine and Sichuan cuisine, but they do originate from Shandong cuisine, so many people say that the same is true of Gongting cuisine. Shandong cuisine is the first of the four major cuisines, not because it is eaten by many people or delicious, but because the cooking techniques of other cuisines are basically derived from Shandong cuisine. With the fast-paced life, Sichuan cuisine is popular with people who don't eat at home. Huaiyang cuisine.