In the early morning, the town is dyed golden by the morning glow. By the river, the willows are clinging, and the breeze blows, bringing a trace of coolness. Li Xiaozhi, a young man full of curiosity and love for food, is sitting on a bench by the river at the moment, holding a thick "Chinese Food Map" in his hand, and his eyes are intently flipping through it.
"Every time I read about these delicacies, I feel like I can smell them." Li Xiaozhi sighed secretly in his heart. He has always been curious about the food culture of various parts of China, especially the authentic flavors hidden in ordinary towns.
At this moment, an old man walked slowly and sat next to Li Xiaozhi. The old man looked in good spirits, and his eyes shone with wisdom. He glanced at the book in Li Xiaozhi's hand, smiled and said, "Young man, are you also interested in Chinese food?" ”
Li Xiaozhi raised his head and looked at the old man with some surprise. He nodded and replied, "Yes, I've always loved food from all over China. This book introduces representative cuisines from all over the country, and I wanted to know more about it. ”
When the old man heard this, he laughed and said, "Then I can tell you a more interesting way to learn about these delicacies." ”
Li Xiaozhi asked curiously, "Oh? What is the way? ”
The old man smiled mysteriously and said, "Just go and taste these delicacies yourself." Before I do that, though, I'd like to test you to see how much you know about Chinese food. ”
After Li Xiaozhi heard this, he said with great interest: "Okay, please ask the question!" ”
The old man pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "Then let's start from your province." Do you know what is the representative cuisine of your province? ”
Li Xiaozhi thought for a while and replied: "My province is Sichuan, and the representative cuisine should be spicy hot pot and kung pao chicken." ”
The old man nodded in approval and said, "Yes, Sichuan's spicy hot pot and Kung Pao chicken are indeed very famous delicacies." But in addition to these two dishes, there are many other delicacies in Sichuan, such as back pot meat, fish-flavored shredded pork, boiled fish, and so on. Each has its own unique taste and flavor. ”
Li Xiaozhi listened with relish, and he realized that he didn't know enough about the food in his hometown. He asked, "And what are the representative cuisines of other provinces?" ”
The old man smiled and said, "China is a vast country, and each province has its own unique representative cuisine. For example, roast meat and white-cut chicken in Guangdong, roast duck and fried noodles in Beijing, pan-fried buns and xiaolongbao in Shanghai, sweet and sour pork ribs and squirrel mandarin fish in Jiangsu...... These delicacies are the pride and specialties of their respective provinces. ”
Li Xiaozhi was fascinated by what he heard, as if he was already in a colorful world of food. He asked, "So how can I taste these delicacies?" ”
The old man smiled and said, "It's up to you to explore and discover it yourself." You can make a travel plan and go to various provinces to taste these delicacies for yourself. In the process of traveling, you can not only taste the delicious food, but also feel the customs and cultural charm of different regions. ”
After Li Xiaozhi heard this, his heart was full of anticipation and excitement. He decided he wanted to make a plan for a culinary trip to taste the food he had never tasted before. He believes that this trip will be an unforgettable experience in his life.
In this way, by the river in the early morning, Li Xiaozhi and the old man had a pleasant conversation. Together, they discussed the breadth and charm of Chinese cuisine. For Li Xiaozhi, this conversation not only gave him a deeper understanding of the food culture of his hometown, but also stimulated his infinite curiosity and desire to explore the unknown food world.