No matter whether you ask foreigners or locals, what is the typical local food in Henan, most people will answer "Huimian Noodles". But in the eyes of many gourmets and chefs, this is a naked humiliation of Henan cuisine. Huimian Noodles is just a snack, how can it represent Henan cuisine? Only those big dishes, famous dishes and hard dishes can count. What is embarrassing is that not many people have named several famous dishes of Henan cuisine. In fact, Henan cuisine has a long history, but before the Qing Dynasty, there was no such thing as eight major cuisines. Henan cuisine formed and laid the foundation of China cuisines in the continuous development and evolution of history.

1 historical development

In fact, Henan cuisine has a long history, which is unmatched by other cuisines. In the Neolithic Age, the ancestors of Yangshao village in Henan province were already able to steam something to eat, and Xia Qi, the founding emperor of Xia Dynasty, held the "China's First Banquet" in Juntai, Yuzhou, Henan province, which also represented that Henan cuisine was on the stage of state banquet. Several capitals in Henan history have also promoted the development of Henan cuisine. Luoyang and Kaifeng in Henan Province are very famous ancient capitals. They have greatly promoted the historical development of prediction.

2 Cultural influence

Henan cuisine is called Henan cuisine and Central Plains cuisine. The Central Plains culture has a far-reaching influence on the development of Henan cuisine. The Central Plains culture not only promoted the development of China culture, but also promoted the development of China cooking culture. The same prediction promoted the continuous development of China cuisine and cooking theory.

3 Characteristics of Henan cuisine

Henan cuisine pays attention to the harmony of five flavors, with moderate quality and taste. It is Xian Yi in the north and south, and has both the characteristics of the north and the south. Peace and palatability without irritation are its remarkable characteristics. It is the basic principle of Henan cuisine that all tastes should be compatible and harmonious, and never be biased.

4. The influence of political southward migration

At the end of Jin Dynasty, Wuhu invaded the Central Plains and a large number of clans moved southward, which had an impact on the culture of the Central Plains and the development of Henan cuisine. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Jingkang changed, and Jin people joined forces in Bianjing. After the collapse of the Northern Song Dynasty, the royal family of the Song Dynasty fled to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces and established the Southern Song Dynasty. Since then, the political, economic and cultural focus of the Central Plains has also moved southward. During this period, many northern generals and cooks moved south with the imperial court, and at this time, Henan cuisine was constantly developing and evolving. In this period, Henan cuisine has been constantly blending and colliding with local characteristics, which has created a situation in which China cuisine is developing from the south to the north.

5 branch evolution of Henan cuisine

With the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty, the regime moved south. The historical and cultural status of Henan cuisine is also declining. At this time, Henan cuisine also began to branch and evolve, and constantly developed into a unique local cuisine. Hangzhou dishes and Anhui cuisine are all the development and evolution of Henan cuisine.