In the vast history, Su Dongpo is like an idol who never goes out of style, rejoicing with the people when he is proud, and still content when he is down. Su Shi was kind, enthusiastic, generous and kind to others. Although he did not save a penny, he felt richer than a prince. Su Shi's accomplishments in literature and art reached the pinnacle - his bold and elegant poems are known as "Su Xin" together with Xin Qiji in the poetry world, and "Su Huang" with Huang Tingjian in the calligraphy world. His attainments in food are also unparalleled. People can rival him. Su Shi has a work called "Lao Tao Fu", which is full of descriptions of how to prepare delicious food, how to choose ingredients, and what drinks to pair with it. The story of Su Shi "eating puffer fish to the death" also made the world sigh. Such a great writer is truly a top foodie.
He added seven or eight spices to the meat and simmered it over a slow fire to create a juicy and meaty dish. "Ode to Pork" is the limerick written by Su Shi with joy when he was cooking this dish.
"Ode to Pork"
The good pork in Huangzhou is as cheap as dirt.
The rich refuse to eat, and the poor do not know how to cook.
When cleaning the pan, use less water, and the stick of firewood will not smoke.
Don’t rush him until he matures. When the heat is sufficient, he will be beautiful.
Get up in the morning and make two bowls. You will be so full that you don’t care.
The "Dongpo Pork" in restaurants today was improved from Su Shi's method. In addition to Dongpo meat, other dishes in Su Shi's recipes are also very popular in the local area. "Dongpo" has almost become the signature of various restaurants to attract customers: Dongpo meat, Dongpo cakes, Dongpo soup... Su Dongpo's method of cooking fish, It is well known to Chinese people today. He first chooses a carp, washes it with cold water, rubs it with some salt, and stuffs it with cabbage hearts. Then put it in the frying pan, add a few green onions, and keep frying without stirring. When it is half cooked, add a few slices of ginger, then pour a little salty radish juice and a little wine. When it is almost ready, put a few slices of orange peel. , bring it to the table while it's hot and eat it.
Food is the most important thing for the people. In this ordinary world, when people have food, they have hope and courage, and they have the smell of fireworks in the world. When literary giants have delicious food, they also have fireworks in the world. When a writer who loves good food has the aura of human beings, he is a living, true-hearted writer.