Suiyuan Food List

Name: Suiyuan Food List
Author: [Qing Dynasty] Yuan Mei

随园食单

by [Qing Dynasty] Yuan Mei ([清]袁枚)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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34Chapters

Synopsis

Suiyuan Food List, ancient Chinese cooking works. One volume in total. As a talented scholar during the Qianlong reign and leader of the poetry world, Yuan Mei wrote prolifically throughout his life. As a gourmet, Suiyuan Food List is the product of his forty years of gastronomic practice. In the form of classical Chinese essays, it delicately describes the dietary conditions and cooking techniques in Jiangsu and Zhejiang during the Qianlong period. It uses a large amount of space to describe in detail the 326 kinds of northern and southern dishes that were popular in China from the 14th to the 18th century. It also introduces the fine wines and teas of the time. It is a very important Chinese food masterpiece in the Qing Dynasty.

Reader comments

Mr. Yuan, Mr. Suiyuan, this book is wonderful
5 likes3y ago
This "Suiyuan Food List" is simply good news for foodies! Yuan Mei not only knows how to eat, but she can also write about food so vividly that it makes people drool after reading it. I particularly enjoyed his descriptions of the various dishes, as if I could smell them. Moreover, the book also introduces many cooking techniques, which are very practical.
5 likes2y ago
Some methods are not detailed enough
2 likes2y ago
I just started reading it and it feels good
1y ago
Thanks to the author for the translation, it is a friendly read. My hometown has also been "on the list" several times. Quite sighing, I envied Yuan Mei for being able to taste all the delicacies in the world at that time. Because of his status, he could taste many delicacies and wines that ordinary people could not eat. I don't usually like to drink, but I was really attracted by Yuan Mei's description of good wine. I hope I can have a few good drinks in the future.
1y ago