Traditional Culture in China's Diet

1. Various flavors. Because China is vast in territory and abundant in natural resources, there are differences in climate, products and customs. For a long time, many flavors have been formed in the diet. There has always been a saying in China that "southern rice goes north", and the tastes are divided into "sweet in the south, salty in the north, sour in the east and spicy in the west", mainly in Bashu, Qilu, Huaiyang, Guangdong, Fujian and other places.

2. Four seasons are different. Eating according to the season is another major feature of China cooking. China has been seasoning dishes according to seasonal changes since ancient times, with strong winter and light summer; Stewed in winter and frozen in summer.

3. Pay attention to beauty. China's cooking is not only superb, but also has a tradition of paying attention to the aesthetic feeling of dishes and the harmony of color, fragrance, taste, shape and container of food. There are many ways to express the beauty of dishes. No matter carrots or cabbage hearts, they can be carved into various shapes and have a unique style, achieving a harmonious unity of color, fragrance, taste, shape and beauty, giving people a special enjoyment of a high degree of unity of spirit and material.

4. Pay attention to the taste. China has been paying attention to the taste for a long time. It has strict requirements not only on the color, aroma and taste of snacks, but also on their naming, taste, rhythm of dining and entertainment.