the elegant names of ancient food include eight treasures and jade food, carved rice, mountain treasures and sea faults, dragon liver and phoenix marrow, mountain dishes and sea faults, roasted bears, humped monkey brains and eight treasures.

The elegant names of these delicacies imply the pursuit and appreciation of delicacies by ancient people. For example, "Eight Treasures" refers to eight precious foods in ancient times. Their specific meanings vary with times and regions, but they all represent preciousness and delicacy. In addition, "carved rice" refers to exquisite meals, while "mountain treasures and sea faults" describes all kinds of precious foods produced in Shan Ye and the sea, generally referring to rich dishes.

In addition to the above elegant names, there are some common food names, such as radish, eggplant, chafing dish, tofu, watermelon, litchi, acacia and acacia.

Generally speaking, the appellations and names of ancient cuisine are full of cultural connotations, and also provide us with an opportunity to taste traditional cuisine.