Yuan Banquet

After the Yuan Dynasty and the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, another multi-ethnic integration captivated Marco Polo, creating a fascinating story of long-term residence. The Silk Road flourished, and trade prospered in the East. Elephant chariots toured the Eastern Empire, with animal hides and golden tents, and giant jars filled with purple jade juice. The Yuan Dynasty's lavish banquets were accompanied by four departments and six bureaus, thriving restaurants, and numerous teahouses. The people of Jiangnan during the Song Dynasty also enjoyed a fusion of Mongolian and Han cuisine.
Crispy venison, drum skewers, delicate fish...

Following the power of "Song Yan", we reproduce the dishes from ancient books.
Show you a little-known "dining table of the Yuan Dynasty"
This book is the new work of the author of "Song Banquet", which continues the characteristics of the previous work: using contemporary ingredients and preparation steps to restore the delicacies recorded in ancient books, combined with essays explaining the historical background of the food, presenting a food culture work with cultural depth and rich picture materials.
"Yuan Yan" examines ancient books such as "Yinshi Zhengyao", "Jujia Biyong Shilei Quanji" and "Yunlintang Food System Collection" that record the cuisine of the Yuan Dynasty, and restores and presents 35 Yuan Dynasty delicacies, arranged in order of main ingredients (beef, mutton, poultry, seafood, vegetables and fruits), covering hot dishes, cold dishes, soups, noodles, and drinks, with detailed preparation step-by-step diagrams. At the same time, it uses Yuan Dynasty songs, dramas, calligraphy and painting documents to outline the customs and culture of the Yuan Dynasty.
The Yuan Dynasty was vast and ethnically diverse, resulting in vast variations in natural products, culinary techniques, and flavors across different regions. The Mongols, during their campaigns east and west, encountered and integrated the culinary cultures of Central and Western Asia. Furthermore, various ethnic groups entered the Yuan Dynasty as officials, missionaries, and merchants, bringing foreign cuisine to the people, which then blended with local cuisine. Consequently, compared to previous works, this book features dishes that utilize more mutton and dairy products, with Northwestern and Central Asian influences, showcasing the unique blend of ethnic groups and exchanges between the north and south during the Yuan Dynasty. While the total number of dishes included has been reduced, the book offers a more detailed and in-depth exploration of subsequent culinary culture and historical customs.
【Editor's Recommendation】
The author has devoted years of meticulous research, writing, and revising the two books in the series, "Song Banquet" and "Yuan Banquet," while also working on subsequent works. He has become a leading figure in the study of Song Dynasty culinary culture, serving as a project developer for De Shou Palace in Hangzhou and as a historical consultant for the television series "Dream of the Red Chamber." He has also participated in numerous documentaries, including the Douyin video "Delicious Food in Ancient Books," and holds multiple influential roles.
Yuan Dynasty cuisine, while continuing the traditions of the Song Dynasty, possessed distinct characteristics, with many dishes still found in Northwest China and Central Asia today. However, relatively few publications on the subject have been published, making this book unique. The author's previous work, "Song Banquet," was selected as one of the top ten books by the Beijing News in 2018. Since its publication, the author has garnered considerable recognition through invitations to participate in documentaries and serve as a historical consultant for the television series "Dream of Splendor." The book's popularity has remained strong, with strong sales since its publication.
The book "Yuan Yan" has a creative perspective that other similar books do not have. It easily narrows the distance between readers and seemingly obscure ancient books through the careful recording and slow production of "daily vegetables and meals", which seems to be a distant ancient culture thousands of years ago. It allows people to naturally develop an interest, practice and spread it, and thus develop a sense of belonging and love for traditional culture.

2024-07-01

中信出版社

326

9787521766684