Old Man Lin said with a smile, "It is rumored that the white meat of Li Zhuang evolved from the rebellion of King Wu of Zhou, and the people from all walks of life cut the demon fox Su Daji, whose head was disconnected, dipped it in garlic paste and ate it. Because its meat slices are thin and long, and it is wrapped in a chopstick and eaten, it is called 'wrapped foot meat'. ”

"Poof...... It's really vivid. Dad Fang smiled, the rolled up white meat is really similar, probably the name is too unsightly, so he changed it.

It's not far off, but it's pretty much the same.

Faith counted the vegetables as he ate, "tomatoes, onions, carrots, artichokes, broccoli, celery...... How can I be eating Western food! ”

Xius said suddenly, "These vegetables are all imported from abroad. So Firth didn't feel abrupt at all! He looked at Fang Menan and admired, "Doctor Fang is really painstaking!" ”

"Carrots came from the Western Regions, corn was introduced to China from America during the Ming Dynasty, and people had to have a long process from coming into contact with a new ingredient to liking this ingredient." Fang Menan paused for a moment and continued, "If I give Feith the entire husband and wife lung tablets and nine turns of the large intestine, it is estimated that Feith will immediately faint me!" He said he had eaten it. ”

Grandma said, "So even if Nannan opens a Chinese restaurant, he must use the ingredients they are familiar with, Chinese cooking, and gradual changes!" ”

Fang Menan nodded, and said with great interest, "We have a saying, called one side of the water and soil to support the other side, and there is another word, called water and soil dissuitability, which fully explains the inertia in the people themselves. ”

Fang Mo Nan paused for a moment, and said meaningfully: "Although we like to try new things, but in fact. Ninety percent of people are not surprised when they taste an ingredient for the first time, or the first person to eat a tomato is a hero! ”

"Tomatoes are a favorite food for people in many countries around the world. Tomatoes were originally grown in the forests of Peru and were called "wolf peaches". Because of its showy and attractive nature, people are afraid that it is poisonous and only appreciate its beauty and dare not eat it.

In the 16th century, the English Duke Orodagri brought back a tomato seedling from South America and presented it to his lover, Queen Elizabeth of England. Since then, tomatoes have fallen to Europe. But still no one dared to eat it. Then. British doctors warn people that eating tomatoes can be life-threatening. If it weren't for the groundbreaking action of the American Colonel Robert, I am afraid that people still do not know what tomatoes taste like.

When Colonel Robert ate tomatoes in front of the townspeople, several of the women fainted on the spot. All 10 tomatoes were eaten by Robert. He was still standing on the steps unharmed. And beckoned to everyone. The crowd responded with a round of applause. The orchestra played a triumphal song for him. ”

"If Shennong hadn't tasted a hundred herbs, how could he be admired by the world, just because of the first person! Known as the Emperor of Yan. One of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors of China! Fang Menan said with a smile.

"Shennong tastes a hundred herbs!" Feith's eyes were full of question marks.

Old Man Lin said with a smile, "Shennong is the legendary inventor of agriculture and medicine. One of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors.

The ancient people lived a life of gathering, fishing and hunting, and Shennong's invented and made wooden rakes and wooden rakes to teach the people agricultural production.

It reflects the transition from gathering, fishing and hunting to farming and production in the primitive era of China at that time. It is also said that he tasted herbs, found medicinal herbs, and taught people to heal diseases. After Fuxi, Shennong is another legendary figure who has made a lot of contributions to the Chinese nation. ”

The old man paused for a moment and continued, "Legend has it that Shennong was born with a 'crystal belly', which is almost completely transparent, and all the internal organs can be seen, and you can also see what you eat. At that time, people often got sick and even died from eating indiscriminately. For this reason, Shennong was determined to taste all the herbs, put what he could eat in the bag on the left side of his body, and introduce it to others; If it is not delicious, it is put in the right bag of the body for medicinal purposes. If you can't eat it, remind people to pay attention. ”

"Although it is a legend, such a courageous person deserves to be a hero!" Faith said with a thumbs up.

"Dr. Fang is right, it's not okay to be too middle all of a sudden! The high-end dishes that Chinese people like to eat, such as abalone and shark fin, are really not appreciated by foreigners. Hughes said.

Faith smiled and said, "With these four dishes of Doctor Fang, I believe that Chinese restaurants in the United States will be successful!" "If he was a little hesitant before, he is confident now.

"In fact, at the end of the day, it is the strong inclusiveness of Chinese food!" Old man Lin put down the chopsticks in his hand when he was full, "Chinese food blends all kinds of different flavors of sweet and sour, reflecting the culture of 'harmony'." As for the meaning of this 'harmony', the old man has his own unique explanation: "The reason why Chinese cuisine can go all over the world is because it combines traditional Chinese cooking skills with local elements. Chinese cuisine is not just a set of cuisines, it also embodies the philosophy of adapting to local conditions. ”

Fang Menan echoed, "Chinese food is very inclusive, Chinese food is now mostly mixed, it has a hyphen: such as Huaxia-Venezuela, Huaxia-Norwegian, Huaxia-Madagascar, etc. However, this also makes many foreigners who have been to China often sigh that they only know that the Chinese food they eat elsewhere is very different from the Chinese food in China. ”

Fang's father said, "It's too inclusive, so people feel that foreign Chinese food is very foreign!" ”

Mr. Lin pursed his lips and said meaningfully, "In fact, since the reform and opening up, Chinese food has included many Western elements, from hamburgers, fried chicken, milk, ice cream, and new cold drinks with sweeteners and bubbling bubbles, and more and more Western food delicacies have been absorbed by Chinese people."

The great inclusiveness embodied in the eating habits of the Chinese people has made it possible for the future of China to be more confident in striding forward in the world. It is also a very valuable experience when it comes to soft power competition. ”

Fang Monan inadvertently rubbed the tip of his nose and said, "From the other side, it also reflects that the world's economic center is in the United States. Eat all over the world and see the economy! ”

Fang Menan put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and continued, "Kissinger once said that whoever controls the grain controls all the people. In fact, whoever controls eating and drinking controls the world. ”

Old Man Lin smiled and bowed his head, and said a sentence of philosophical significance, "One flower, one world, one meal, one country!" ”

"Why is foie gras and wine in France served on the state dinner table? Why is Asia, the richest food culture, quickly conquered by European and American hamburgers? Why Japanese Food Is Popular in the United States! Fang Monan asked with a smile.

"You girl, you are really a foodie, starting with eating, food trends are closely related to economic changes." Dad Fang scolded with a smile.

"That's a fresh statement." Fang's mother said with a smile.

"Before the 19th century, China was the center of the world economy, economic affluence gave birth to a diverse food culture, the food culture of the common people in the peaceful and prosperous times was equally rich, foreign trade created an eclectic Chinese food culture, economic wealth derived from political relaxation, medicine and food homogeneous economic development." Old Man Lin sighed, "That was the era that everyone envied!" ”

"Medicine and food are of the same origin?" Faith wondered.

"Eating on an empty stomach is food, and the patient's food is medicine, Neijingyun: great poison cures, six out of ten; often poison cures diseases, seven out of ten; Small poison cures, eight out of ten; Non-toxic treatment, nine out of ten; Grains, flesh, fruits and vegetables, food is exhausted, there is no excess, and it hurts its righteousness, which can be called the earliest dietary therapy principle. In a sense, diet is medicine, which is a combination of foods with various medicinal effects to form a dish. Qiu Lian said.

"Huh...... Let's put it this way! Fang Monan picked up the chopsticks and pointed to the bottom of the plate, "Cloves, star anise, fennel, wolfberries, and a nine-story tower are both medicine and food." ”

"This point is incomparable to any country, and it also marks the most important point that the food culture of China is a higher level of culture." Fang's father smiled.

"Before the Industrial Revolution, world trade was centered around 'food'. The overseas expansion of European countries, and the wars that accompanied it, were all in pursuit of the benefits of food. Therefore, food is the center of the economy, but also the representation of the culture of various countries, and two different schools of food culture have developed in Europe in modern times. These two schools of thought are exemplified by France and Britain and the United States, respectively, that is, countries that regard food as a 'culture' and countries that regard food as a 'resource'. Fang Menan smiled.

"Hmmm! Makes sense, but British food is hard to eat! Old Man Lin has a deep understanding, he pouted and said, "Britain relies on food trade to seize world economic hegemony, but it is incredible that Britain has not formed a highly developed food culture in the United Kingdom, not only that, but Britain is even called 'the most unpalatable country'." Although the black tea culture has gradually developed in Britain, it is not possible to make wine due to the unsuitable climate, and it is not known whether it is because of the British wheat variety, even the bread is unpalatable. ”

"So for the last 200 years, while it was Britain and the United States that controlled international politics, it was French cuisine that was world-renowned." Fang Monan said playfully.

"Hehe......" everyone laughed.

Old Man Lin looked at Fang Monan and scolded with a smile, "You girl, but what you said is really right!" He continued, "In the eyes of the French, apart from French cuisine, German cuisine, English cuisine and the like are not elegant at all, and they are completely simple and vernacular. While there are dishes like Yorkshire pudding and roast beef in the UK, it's home-cooked after all. In Germany, too, potatoes are the most common food to satisfy hunger, and sausages are a dish that farmers come up with so as not to waste minced meat. The French also had no qualms about criticizing Spain, saying that beyond the Pyrenees was Africa.

In fact, French cuisine is a fusion of Italian, Spanish and Eastern European cuisine with the intermarriage between dynasties, with the French Revolution as an opportunity, the original exclusive court food culture spread to the citizens, and slowly Paris became the world's gastronomic capital. (To be continued......)

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