Asian cuisine is respected by China, and European cuisine is respected by France. It is interesting to say that the food traditions of these two countries actually started from the extravagance and lust of the monarchs.
Needless to say, China's emperors in the past dynasties had thousands of years of feudal dynasty that gave the imperial power endless power, and the enjoyment under the imperial power was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
The ultimate Chinese cuisine should be the Manchu-Han Banquet! Paris, the cultural center of Europe, has also formed a unique luxury culture through generations of powerful French monarchs and their tireless pursuit of luxury.
Especially the Sun King Louis XIV pushed the luxury culture to its peak. During his reign, the entire French high-level people paid great attention to banquets and gourmet food. It was also during his period that France's food culture quickly opened up the whole of Europe. A gap of geometric magnitude.
Eventually, French cuisine became the crown jewel of the entire European culinary scene.
Don't look at it. The British are currently the world's most powerful country. Their industrial strength is unparalleled, their colonies are spread all over the earth, and their military strength is unparalleled. But in terms of culture, they are really no match for the French.
The latest clothing in Paris represents the latest trend in Europe. The fine wines that Parisian aristocrats drink this year are the unified preferences of European aristocrats.
Even the luggage customized by the wife of Napoleon III has become a popular standard in Europe. The luggage maker's name is Louis Vuitton.
Among all luxuries, gourmet food is the most noteworthy. The Duke of Newcastle is an amateur gourmet. In his mind, French food is the pinnacle of luxury.
He has always been amazed at the complexity of French cuisine, and feels that it is precisely because of the gluttony of the French that they did not make progress and missed important historical opportunities, eventually becoming the second great power behind Britain.
But today, Chinese food completely refreshed his views. Not only did the unique taste conquer him, but what amazed him more was the cumbersome craftsmanship of the Chinese people in making food.
"It takes three days to prepare a dish? God, what an extravagance?" exclaimed the Duke of Newcastle.
"This is nothing!" Liu Dadao said proudly, "It takes half a year to prepare for the Manchu-Han banquet. It took three days and three nights to eat the flowing water banquet. Compared with the royal style, this dragon and phoenix presentation is just entry-level!"
"Three days and three nights?" The British representatives present were all shocked.
Xiao Letian coughed softly, "Yes, this is not an exaggeration. There are 196 items of hot, cold and meat dishes, 124 items of snacks and tea, and 320 items of delicacies. A complete set of noodles The colorful Wanshou tableware, paired with gold and silverware, is rich and gorgeous, and the dining environment is elegant and solemn. During the banquet, famous teachers are invited to play ancient music to accompany the banquet. Following the elegant legacy, the etiquette is rigorous and solemn, inheriting traditional virtues, and serving meals to the imperial court. Make guests linger and forget to come back. After finishing the meal, you can appreciate the profound essence of Chinese cooking, the origin of food culture, and enjoy the supreme spirit of all things..."
"According to the rules, the three hundred and twenty dishes must be served within three days. This is not just about enjoying the food, but also a ritual. It is very etiquette... Come on, use your chopsticks. This honey-glazed pork ribs is... I ordered it specially for our distinguished guests!”
In Xiao Letian's memory, Europeans and Americans are very accepting of the sweet and sour taste in Chinese food, and Europeans' eating habits are very meat-focused, so Xiao Letian specially asked the kitchen to prepare a series of sweet and sour dishes.
Honey-glazed pork ribs, sweet and sour pork loin, barbecued pork... These meat dishes with strong sweetness easily conquered the British stomachs. The British captains who came to eat along the way were basically just for the sweet and sour taste. Comes from series.
The honey-glazed pork ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the knife is cut into neat cuts. The Duke can easily use a knife and fork to separate the bones. When the sauce-covered pork ribs refuse to enter his mouth, the Duke's expression was shocked. What followed was an indescribable gesture of enjoyment.
"Delicious! So delicious! Compared with this dish, our British fried pork chops should be thrown into the trash can! I really can't imagine your daily life. Can you eat such delicious food every day? "
There was a hint of contempt in Liu Dadao's smile, and he said to himself that you can't find anything to eat like honey-glazed pork ribs. If you tasted all the cuisines in Qing Dynasty, you would have to forget your parents' surnames.
"Haha, Mr. Foreigner, this dish is actually a folk dish in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It is often eaten by middle-class families... Your Majesty and the head of state only taste it occasionally and don't eat it often..."
"You don't eat it often? This is just a side dish in middle-class families?" The British suddenly became uneasy. The Duke of Newcastle asked with suspicion, "What does your Majesty eat on weekdays? Am I lucky enough to taste it?"
Xiao Letian put down his chopsticks, "Of course, half of today's dishes are dishes from the Manchu-Han banquet, such as this dragon and phoenix presenting auspiciousness, and there will be several soups that are the finale. The unique flavor, the Duke must try it." !”
After saying that, Xiao Letian gave Liu Dadao a look. Liu Dadao understood and shouted loudly, "Here comes the soup! Abalone braised loosestrife, mussel and shrimp soup, West Lake beef soup..."
Europeans have different soup habits from Chinese people. They prefer to drink soup from plates instead of bowls. The waiter divided the soups for the guests and hosts in order. The deep-mouthed plates with strong aroma and heat were gently placed on the Duke's table. in front of.
"Abalone stewed with loosestrife...please!" Xiao Letian stretched out his hand to indicate the soup with added ingredients.
What was placed in front of the Duke was a whole, tender and plump abalone, surrounded by a thick soup. He didn't know what the soup was made of. The golden color and fragrant smell made the abalone even more attractive.
Grabbing the silver spoon, the Duke scooped half a spoonful of the thick soup into his mouth. As soon as his taste buds touched the thick soup, an unprecedented stimulating feeling rushed over him.
"Oh! God! What does this smell like! So...so..." He didn't even know how to describe it.
"Too fresh? Isn't it..." Xiao Letian answered for him with a smile. When he saw the Duke swallowing his tongue, he knew that the money-making plan was officially started.
At this moment, these British nobles no longer care about their status. The key to diplomatic banquets is that you must not touch a dish three times. Regardless of whether you use a knife, fork or chopsticks, you can only eat it three times.
For example, the Dragon and Phoenix presentation just now was delicious, but the Duke only took two bites of the phoenix tail feather made of duck meat and the dragon scales made of barbecued pork.
The soup is served according to the rules, which is three spoons, as long as you mean it. This is the diplomatic banquet etiquette common in the East and the West.
But when the abalone and loosestrife stew was served, the Duke completely broke the rule. Instead of eating three spoonfuls, he almost picked up the plate and licked it.
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry...I'm sorry, can you give me another one?"
"Don't worry, don't worry, this is not the only soup, there will be another one later, a mussel and shrimp soup for the Duke... and there will also be West Lake beef soup later!"
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