The word "foodie" seems to have become popular in recent years, turning the original derogatory term into a complimentary term. "Foodie" is no longer a silly person who only knows how to eat, but a true gourmet who has knowledge through eating.

In ancient times, there were many foodies who still influence our food culture and customs today, such as Su Dongpo, Emperor Qianlong, and Yuan Mei. I think everyone is familiar with them.

We won’t break down who ranks first and second among these people, but let’s just talk about whether they deserve the title of the most famous foodie.

1. Su Dongpo Everyone is most familiar with Su Dongpo.

Who can resist the temptation of "Dongpo Pork"? It has been around for nearly a thousand years.

Su Dongpo has his own way of stewing meat. Follow his recipe of "slow fire, use less water, and when the heat is high enough, it will be beautiful." You can definitely stew a pot of braised pork that is soft and chewy.

In addition to Dongpo pork, there are also Dongpo pork elbow, Dongpo tofu, Dongpo fish, Dongpo cake, Dongpo fish, etc.

The picture above is Dongpo Pork made by Nohong.

Dongpo meat looks bright red in color, smells rich in sauce, and tastes soft, waxy and mellow.

The charm of Dongpo Pork is that it is fat but not greasy, thin but not greasy, and you can eat it all with just a pout.

2. Emperor Qianlong Emperor Qianlong was a suave person. He visited the south of the Yangtze River six times. Every time he traveled, he discovered local delicacies with unique flavors, making these little-known snacks famous all over the world.

Many dishes were widely circulated because they were praised by Emperor Qianlong, and there are many beautiful legends among the people.

For example, "Qianlong Cabbage" is currently on the hot search list.

There are also famous banquet dishes: the best dish in the world, squirrel mandarin fish, Longjing shrimp, etc.

And some folk dishes: beggar's chicken, chicken bun, stone pot fish, Baixi tofu, etc.

The picture above is the best dish in the world made by Nohong.

It is said that when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he ate this dish in a small shop and praised it: "This dish has sound, color and taste, it must be the best in the world."

This dish is actually two dishes, one is fried crispy rice and the other is soup.

The best dish in the world must be cooked at the right time, that is, when the boiling soup is cooked and the rice cakes are fried, then it is served immediately and the hot soup is poured onto the hot rice cakes in front of the guests.

At this time, you will hear crackling and crackling sounds, and as the heat rises, bursts of fragrance will hit your nose. Therefore, this dish also has a resounding name: "The ground is flat with a thunder".

3. Yuan Mei Yuan Mei (March 25, 1716 - January 3, 1797) was a poet, writer, essayist and gourmet in the Qing Dynasty.

Yuan Mei is known as the "Sage of Food" in ancient China. A comprehensive and systematic discussion of Chinese cooking should begin with Yuan Mei.

Yuan Mei used her 40 years of experience as a foodie to write a book called "Suiyuan Food List"!

Some people say that he is the world's greatest foodie in ancient and modern times, and his food reaches the realm of life.

The content of "Suiyuan Food List" can be divided into two parts. The first part is the basic theory, including "Instructions" and "Precautions". This part of the content mainly reflects the author's aesthetic thoughts on food; the second part is the recipes.

, including twelve aspects including seafood menu, fresh food menu, special livestock menu, and miscellaneous livestock menu.

The book "Suiyuan Food List" records in detail 326 popular dishes from the north and the south. Yuan Mei also solved the three ultimate philosophical questions in the food world.

What is a foodie?

How to be a high-end and elegant foodie?

What are the positive aspects of being a foodie?

It can be said that he has reached a higher realm and height in life.

Okay, that’s it for today’s sharing. Who are your favorite foodies? Feel free to discuss and share in the comment area.