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Author: Wu Xiansong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Hangzhou cuisine is renowned for its characteristics of "southern ingredients and northern cooking" and "blending of flavors." This is attributed to its geographical location and the three major north-south cultural exchanges in history. Among these, the most significant one was when the Southern Song Dynasty moved its capital to Hangzhou, leading to a large influx of northern chefs (pastry chefs) southward, which significantly promoted the exchange of north-south culinary cultures. Therefore, it can be said that Southern Song Dynasty cuisine and delicacies mark an important milestone in the history of Hangzhou's food culture. Today's Hangzhou cuisine has evolved from the "capital and Hangzhou flavors" of the Southern Song Dynasty's Lin'an, hence its strong north-south flavor. Hangzhou cuisine and delicacies emphasize color, aroma, taste, shape, and utensils, with strict ingredient selection and meticulous preparation, focusing on flavor and enjoying a high reputation among domestic and international guests. Hangzhou cuisine and delicacies have a long history and are deeply imbued with cultural essence. This book presents Hangzhou's famous dishes and delicacies in the form of "one dish/delicacy, one legend, one technique," combining them with the local customs, historical legends, folk tales, and the beauty of West Lake. This is done to enhance cultural richness, add to the charm of tourism, and promote the development of Hangzhou's culinary culture.