As we all know, China has a large population, a vast territory, and abundant resources. Since ancient times, there have been many other countries in the world that have been ahead of its contemporaries in some periods. The long heritage is the only country in the world that has never been cut off. In the Tang Dynasty, China's economic development
The speed, overall economic level, and comprehensive national strength are far ahead of the Western countries in the same period. In terms of poetry, books and etiquette, they use overwhelming strength to despise the Western countries that are still drinking the blood of Mao Ru. Since ancient times, it has been said that food is the most important thing for the people.
During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, people were even more obsessed with delicious food.
The Tang Dynasty was an era of abundant food.
With the tribute system and developed transportation network, the emperors or noble families in the capital city of Chang'an can enjoy products from all over the country all year round. Clams from the coast of Shandong, sugar crabs from the Yangtze River basin, dried ginger from Zhejiang, loquats and cherries from southern Shaanxi, etc., are all available.
On the list of tributes at that time.
This does not include foods that come from far away: mare's milk grapes from Gaochang, betel nuts and bananas from Annan, pine nuts from Silla, pepper from Magadha and other exotic delicacies.
Therefore, banquet activities in the Tang Dynasty were particularly developed.
According to seasons and themes, there are peony banquets and cherry banquets in spring; according to festivals, there are New Year's Eve banquets, cold food Qingming banquets, and Chinese Valentine's Day banquets. In addition to banquets occurring during the day, there are also evening banquets that last until midnight.
All aspects of modern society are developing rapidly, science and technology are advancing, people's living standards are steadily improving, and their requirements for food are becoming more sophisticated. After meeting basic life needs, they actively pursue "novel" and "fun" food categories, and they are even more concerned about the disappearing flavors.
Try your best to dig out. Recently, many video bloggers and chefs have begun to study and imitate the Tang Dynasty banquet. They use modern technology and ingredients to compare, transform and upgrade the recipes passed down from ancient times, and create ancient dishes that are full of color, fragrance and flavor.
The fragrant and antique dishes are mouth-watering. Although the appearance and taste are excellent, the editor believes that Tang Dynasty dishes imitated with modern technology and ingredients and seasonings are not necessarily authentic.
Tang Dynasty dishes, but an upgrade of Tang Dynasty dishes.