Huaiyang cuisine is developed on the basis of Yangzhou cuisine and Huai 'an cuisine. Its rise has a lot to do with the construction of the Grand Canal in the Sui Dynasty. Yang Di's three visits to Jiangdu objectively promoted the development of Huaiyang cuisine.
Although Yangzhou cuisine and Huai 'an cuisine developed in different regions, their cultural customs are similar. In addition, the construction of the Grand Canal has promoted the interaction and development of water transportation, river affairs and salt transportation between the two places, and the kitchen industry of both sides has also had the opportunity to exchange and learn from each other.
At that time, there were many varieties of Huai' an cuisine, but the taste was slightly rough; There are not many varieties of Yangzhou cuisine, but they are well-made. The dishes of the two places are compatible, interactive and convergent, so that Huaiyang cuisine gradually forms a relatively unified and complementary complete system.
During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Huaiyang cuisine was mature, and famous dishes such as whole eel mat, braised lion head, craft meatballs, Kaiyang braised ordinary dishes, Huai 'an Wenlou soup packets, Ma Qiao 'an, three ducks and shredded pork appeared. At that time, Huaiyang cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and Guangdong cuisine were called "four famous dishes" in China. For a long time, it was called "four major cuisines", and now it is called "four major cuisines". ?
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Huaiyang cuisine is one of the eight great Han cuisines in China, with Yangzhou cuisine (Weiyang cuisine) as the main food and Huai 'an cuisine as the supplement. Huaiyang cuisine refers to the Huaiyang regional cuisine which is centered on Yangzhou and Huai 'an and formed in Yangzhou, Zhenjiang and other areas, covering the surrounding Huai 'an, Taizhou, Yancheng and Nantong. These areas were also under the jurisdiction of Yangzhou government in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Huaiyang cuisine, which began in the Spring and Autumn Period, flourished in Sui and Tang Dynasties and flourished in Ming and Qing Dynasties, is known as "the best in the southeast and the most beautiful in the world". The selection of Huaiyang cuisine is rigorous, and the art is consistent with its materials; Fine production and elegant style; Pursue original flavor, freshness and peace. Yangzhou is located at the intersection of north and south.
Therefore, Huaiyang cuisine has the following characteristics: soft-pocked long fish tastes fresh and peaceful, suitable for both north and south. Moreover, the selection of Huaiyang cuisine pays special attention to freshness; Fine production, pay attention to knife work, especially melon carving is well known; The seasoning is light and delicious, emphasizing the original flavor, paying attention to the soup, and the flavor is fresh; Bright colors, refreshing and pleasing to the eye; Beautiful shape, unique and novel, vivid and realistic; There are many dishes and a huge system; Fine workmanship, paying special attention to knife work, paying attention to the modeling and carving of dishes; Good color, fragrance and shape.
Huai cuisine is rigorous in material selection and artistry based on materials; Fine production and elegant style; Pursue original flavor, freshness and peace. The selection of materials pays attention to seasonal freshness, and the proportion of raw materials is river fresh. "Drunken crabs don't watch the lights, pheasants don't watch the lights, swordfish don't watch Tomb-Sweeping Day, and sturgeon don't watch the Dragon Boat Festival." Make good use of heat energy in cooking, and be good at stewing, stewing, stewing, steaming, roasting and frying. Elegant style. Yangzhou is famous for its thin-skinned, juicy and delicious snacks. As the saying goes, "Sichuan food tastes better".
Most of the raw materials are aquatic products, which are fresh, mild, fresh and slightly sweet. Famous dishes include stewed crab powder lion's head, soft hemp fish, Huai 'an tea cake, boiled dried silk, three-piece duck, crystal meat and so on. Its dishes are exquisite, elegant in style and fresh in raw materials.