There are usually at least 108 kinds of dishes served at the Manchu-Han banquet, including 54 southern dishes and 54 northern dishes. There are 54 southern dishes: 30 Jiangsu and Zhejiang dishes, 12 Fujian dishes, and 12 Cantonese dishes. There are 54 dishes of Northern cuisine: 12 Manchu dishes, 12 Beijing dishes, and 30 Shandong dishes, which can be eaten in three days.
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Man-Han banquet? The dishes are exquisite and the etiquette is exquisite, forming a striking and unique style. Before entering the table, two pairs of incense sticks, tea and hand dishes are served; there are four fresh fruits, four dried fruits, four fruits and four candied fruits on the table; after entering the table, cold dishes are served first and then hot stir-fried vegetables, large dishes and beets are served in sequence. The Manchu and Han banquets were divided into six banquets, all named after famous banquets in the Qing palace.
Collecting many famous delicacies from Manchu and Han Dynasties, choosing fresh seafood and searching for rare and exotic animals. The full banquet includes 196 items of hot, cold and meat dishes, 124 items of snacks and tea, and 320 items of delicacies. Use a full set of pastel Wanshou tableware and silverware, which makes you rich and gorgeous, and the dining environment is quaint and solemn.
During the banquet, famous teachers were specially invited to play ancient music to accompany the banquet. Following the elegant tradition, the etiquette was rigorous and solemn, inheriting the traditional virtues, and serving meals to the royal court, which made the guests linger. After finishing the meal, you can appreciate the profoundness of Chinese cooking, the origin of food culture, and enjoy the supreme spirit of all things.
Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia_Man-Han banquet