Eat meat in large chunks and drink in large bowls
The most striking feature of Northeast cuisine is its large quantity and substantial benefits. A dish can often be full and full of weight. Northeasters are hearty and generous, and eating is even more enjoyable. They often order some big dishes, sit around the table, eat meat and drink in big bowls. Among the meat dishes, red meat such as pork, beef and mutton is the main dish. The most representative dishes are: northeast stew, chicken stew with mushrooms, pot-stewed meat, braised salmon and so on.
the staple food is mainly pasta
the northeast is located in the north, and the staple food is mainly pasta. Among them, jiaozi and noodles are the most popular. Dumplings are thin and full of stuffing, which can be steamed, boiled, fried and fried. Noodles are strong and smooth, and can be made into soup noodles, mixed noodles, fried noodles and other forms. In addition to jiaozi and noodles, corn flour is also a common food on the dining table in Northeast China. Corn tortillas, corn porridge and so on are all special snacks in Northeast China.
Pickled dishes are characteristic
Winter in Northeast China is long and cold. In order to preserve food, people in Northeast China have developed rich pickling techniques. Pickled dishes such as sauerkraut, pickles and pickles are an indispensable part of Northeast cuisine. Sauerkraut white meat, Sauerkraut vermicelli soup and Northeast sauce bone are well-known northeast dishes.
BBQ culture prevails
With the development of the times, BBQ culture is gradually emerging in Northeast China. In the hot summer, three or five friends sat around the barbecue stall, chatting and bragging while barbecuing and drinking, which had a unique flavor. There are many kinds of barbecue ingredients in Northeast China. Apart from common meat and vegetables, there are also many northeast specialty ingredients, such as big plank, palm treasure, corn * and so on.
The soup is warm
The northeast is located in a high latitude area with a cold climate. Northeasters love soup, especially in cold winter. A bowl of hot soup makes you warm and comfortable. There are many kinds of soup dishes in Northeast China, such as stewing, boiling and hanging soup. Among them, the most famous ones are sour soup, pork-killing vegetables, frozen tofu stewed vermicelli and so on.
the influence of Manchu food culture
Northeast China used to be the birthplace of Manchu, and Manchu food culture had a far-reaching influence on northeast food customs. Manchu people are good at making all kinds of cakes, such as sticky bean buns, saqima, snowballing usury, etc. These cakes have also become an important part of Northeast cuisine. There are still some Manchu dishes in the Northeast cuisine, such as eight bowls, meat loaf and so on.
generous and hospitable, treat people warmly
Northeasters are hospitable and generous to their friends. They will bring out the best ingredients and wine to entertain guests and let them eat and drink well. In the northeast, eating is not only to fill the stomach, but also to contact feelings and enhance friendship.