First of all, the climate in Northeast China is cold and dry, and there is a lack of fresh vegetables. As a pickled vegetable, sauerkraut can be preserved for a long time in the long winter festival. On the one hand, it solves the problem of vegetable shortage, on the other hand, it also provides rich and colorful tastes for the people in Northeast China.
Secondly, sauerkraut has a long history and cultural heritage in Northeast China. It is said that during the Qing Dynasty, Shenyang became a military center. In order to supply military food, local people began to cook with sauerkraut. Since then, sauerkraut has become an indispensable condiment and ingredient on the dining table of the northeast people, and it has been continuously developed and improved in taste and mouthfeel.
In addition, the sour taste of sauerkraut can help people eliminate oral odor and increase appetite, and the lactic acid bacteria contained in it are also beneficial to the body. In the northeast people's food culture, sauerkraut also has the main ingredients of dishes, such as pickled fish and fried meat with sauerkraut, which are not only delicious but also rich in nutritional value.
To sum up, there are many reasons why people in Northeast China like to eat sauerkraut, which is related to climatic conditions, living habits and cultural background.