China’s long history is reflected in all aspects, and its food is not far behind. There are also many dishes whose names are taken from celebrities or related to celebrities.
1. Zuo Zongtang’s Chicken
In fact, it has no direct relationship with the Zuo General of the Qing Dynasty. In 1952, Commander Redford of the U.S. Pacific Seventh Fleet visited Taiwan. Navy Commander-in-Chief Liang Xuzhao held banquets for three consecutive days and invited Peng Changgui to cook and Redford to taste. After asking about the name of the dish, Peng Changgui casually replied: "Zongtang Zuo's Chicken." In 1973, former U.S. Secretary of State Kissinger entertained guests in Pengyuan. After eating "General Tso's Chicken," he praised it full of praise, and the dish became famous. It has gradually become the number one Chinese dish in the eyes of Americans.
2. Bao Gong Fish
There is a moat excavated in ancient times in Hefei City, Anhui Province. It is called "Bao River" because it passes by Bao's ancestral hall. There is a kind of crucian carp in the river. Because the back of the fish is black, people think of Bao Qingtian and Bao Zheng when they see it, so he gave it a good name called Bao Gong Fish. The raw materials of this dish are crucian carp, lotus root and rock sugar. The cost is attractive, fragrant, tender and delicious.
3. Taibai duck
Taibai duck is a traditional dish with a long history. This dish has meat that melts in your mouth, has a white appearance, and is nutritious. It is said that Li Bai had always wanted to find an opportunity to get close to Tang Xuanzong. Once, he suddenly remembered a delicious duck he had eaten in Sichuan when he was young, so he made a fat duck with various ingredients and dedicated it to Xuanzong himself. After Xuanzong ate it, he praised him and asked Li Bai: "What kind of food did you serve?" Li Bai told him honestly, Xuanzong nodded and said: "I feel your intention, let's call this dish Taibai Duck." .