What are the traditional cuisines in China?

There are many traditional cuisines in China. Different regions have different cuisines and tastes, and most of them have some modern history and allusions. For example, Beijing roast duck fritters and so on are very representative.

1. Mozi

Mozi Crisp is a traditional pastry in Anhui Province, which originated in the late Qing Dynasty. According to legend, Mozi Crisp is made of sesame seeds, sugar, etc. It is named because it looks like a piece of Gu Mo.

2. Beijing roast duck

So far, Beijing roast duck is one of the most famous cuisines at home and abroad. Beijing roast duck has a bright red appearance and tender meat. The most amazing thing is duck skin, which is very crisp. Beijing roast duck has a long history. It originated in Nanjing and was born in the Southern and Northern Dynasties in China. According to legend, in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the great ancestor of Ming Dynasty, liked to eat ducks, and chefs made many kinds of roast ducks for this purpose. Later, when Zhu Di, a master of the Ming Dynasty, moved to Beijing, she took away many chefs of Nanjing Roast Duck. Since then, Beijing has its first roast duck, which has mushroomed. Beijing roast duck is becoming more and more famous, even replacing the name Nanjing roast duck.

3. Fried dough sticks

Fried dough sticks are one of China people's favorite foods. Many people regard it as an important choice for breakfast, and its allusions are also very interesting. The original name of fried dough sticks is fried stew. Having said that, we have to mention Qin Gui, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, as we all know today. At that time, the news of Yue Fei's murder reached the ears of the people in the Southern Song Dynasty, and the people were very angry. At that time, two people who made food stores came up with the idea of sticking two noodles together and frying them in an oil pan. When they sandwiched the noodles, they called for frying and stewing. Qin Gui happened to know about it, and stood up to the vendors in the street, but Qin Gui didn't take advantage of it, and this embarrassing thing also spread, and the people also liked to blow up the party. Since then, more and more people will eat fried food. This traditional food has been called fried dough sticks until today.

4. jiaozi

Jiaozi has a very long history and is also a very popular traditional food in northern China. One of the allusions is that Zhang Zhongjing invented Jiao Zi and called it Jiao Er. On one occasion, in order to treat many people with frozen ears, Zhang Jingzhong put a lot of ingredients and medicinal materials in a pot, fished them out and chopped them, and wrapped them into ear-shaped food with dough for patients to eat, which was called "Quhan Joule Soup" to treat diseases. Many areas in the north of China regard jiaozi as their staple food, while there are also jiaozi in the south. There are many varieties, some made of flour and some made of rice flour.

5. Hotpot

The history of hot pot is too long. It is said that it can be studied to the Warring States period. Sichuan and Chongqing are the most famous hot pots in China. There are many rainy days in that area, and the body and living environment are generally wet. So people can eat a lot of things, mainly peppers, to drive away the cold, and the cost is low. Besides, there are all kinds of hot pots in Yunnan, including Beijing, which are very famous. Basically, all provinces and regions in China have different hot pots.