The origin of barbecue is:
The English name of barbecue (roasted directly on the fire) is barbecue (commonly known as BBQ), which may come from the Caribbean. In the past, the French came to the Caribbean. On the island, they would put the whole slaughtered sheep from beard to butt on the grill and eat it. This food was called barbe-cul, which evolved into the word barbecue.
Because cue has the same sound as the English letter Q, it became barbeque, and later abbreviated to BBQ. The "English Translation and Writing Standards for Public Service Fields" officially implemented on December 1, 2017 stipulates that in the public service field, barbecue is translated as Grill (roasted in a pan) or Barbecue (directly on the fire). grilled).
Barbecuing in ancient times:
From the Neolithic Age to the Pre-Qin Dynasty, roasting was the same as broiling, burning, and roasting. With the advancement of cooking, although water cooking and oil cooking methods have appeared, the roasting method has not disappeared, and there are many more tricks.
As of 2021, there are white roasting, mud roasting, mud roasting, skewer roasting, red roasting, pickled roasting, crispy roasting, hanging paste roasting, noodle roasting, spit roasting, and hook roasting. , grate roasting, open oven roasting, dark oven roasting, iron pot roasting, oven roasting, bamboo tube roasting, campfire roasting and other various roasting methods, showing the delicious taste of barbecue, which is very tempting and attractive to people. force.
Many cities in China have their own unique barbecue methods. Most of the grills, iron plates, iron meshes, and long stoves are charcoal fires. The carbon used varies in different regions. In terms of taste, I feel that barbecue in the north is more particular. The ingredients, marinating, and stirring are all very elaborate. For example, the dipping sauce specially prepared for barbecue and the cumin mixed with meat are both very special.