China has a vast territory and rich resources, and China also contains 5,000 years of cultural history. In particular, China’s food habits are extensive and profound. Generally speaking, the food habits of the north and south of our country are also very different.

Generally speaking, people in the south of China mainly prefer rice, while people in the north like to eat pasta. After all, this is closely related to the agricultural production structure of the north and the south. Since the south is warm, humid and has abundant precipitation, Therefore, it is also quite suitable for the growth of crops such as rice. The north is relatively dry and has less rainfall, so it is mainly suitable for planting cold-resistant wheat. As the saying goes, where the soil and water support the people, this is also the most fundamental reason for the different eating habits of the general public in the north and south.

In fact, those who know the eating habits of the north and the south know that southerners mainly pay attention to the freshness of ingredients, and their food is more exquisite, so it is not difficult to find that in major vegetable markets in my country, such as Sichuan cuisine, Fujian cuisine, Hunan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, etc. are all quite exquisite and delicious in terms of appearance and taste. Most of the people in the north pay more attention to the eating habits of heavy flavors, so it is not difficult to find that northerners make Most of their dishes focus on heavy flavors, and their cooking styles and materials do not have more variety. They only focus on using local materials, which is in sharp contrast with the variety of dishes presented in the south.

In fact, the huge difference in food culture between the north and the south is mainly due to the strong contrast in regional culture between the two places. The food concept of northerners mainly revolves around eating enough, while the food of southerners mainly revolves around eating. The main reason is to pay attention to fresh and delicious ingredients. In fact, they are two different dietary realms. After all, China is a huge country with 56 ethnic groups, and the eating habits of various ethnic groups and regions are also hugely different. , and is even deeply branded with the unique local food culture characteristics. As the saying goes, the soil and water nourish the people. This is also the final result of the long-term evolution of history.