In 1492, Columbus discovered the New World. Opening a new chapter in human history, it also lays the foundation for our table today.
The civilization of the Americas at that time was very backward compared to the Old World, which resulted in a large empire in the Americas that could be conquered by a few hundred Spanish soldiers. But the ancient civilizations of the Americas also had their brilliant aspects, and the cultivation of crops was one of them. If today, we imagine that without the crops of the New World, our tables cannot be imagined.
1) First of all, peppers.
Of the eight major cuisines, Sichuan xiang is the second, all of which are famous for their spicy. Hubei is not afraid of spicy, Sichuan is not afraid of spicy, Hunan is not spicy, Guizhou is sour and spicy, as well as Jiangxi, Yunnan and even Shaanxi and Gansu, the whole northwest, all are not spicy and unhappy. Without chili peppers, the famous dishes in these places will be eclipsed.
2) Immediately followed by potatoes.
For many people who have lived in the north and mountains, if they have not had potatoes for a long time, they will definitely miss it. Although it is a common vegetable, whether it is cut, sliced, and shredded; whether it is stir-fried with mashed potatoes, stewed in sauce, vinegar slip or stewed meat, all of them are "popular". Not to mention the exotic fries and mashed potatoes.
3) Tomatoes
Without this fiery red fruit, the national sacred dish "scrambled eggs with tomatoes" would not exist. The "tomato egg soup" is also gone. Not to mention the cherry tomatoes that exist as a fruit.
Tomatoes actually have a greater impact on Western food than Chinese food. Not to mention the ubiquitous tomato sauce on the Western table, even authentic pizzas are made only for tomatoes and cheeses.