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Ever wondered what a royal feast tasted like 800 years ago? Researcher Xu Li has turned into a culinary detective, recreating 110 dishes from China's Song (960–1279 CE) and Yuan (1271–1368 CE) dynasties . From crab-stuffed oranges to delicate plum blossom soup pastries, her work is like a time machine for your taste buds.
Xu spent years decoding ancient cookbooks, temple records, and poetry to restore these forgotten flavors. One standout? 'Mandarin Duck Hotpot'—not actual birds, but a clever veggie dish using tofu and mushroom slices arranged like the iconic couple. Talk about #FoodGoals!
"These recipes show how food connected people to nature and seasons," Xu says. Autumn dishes featured chrysanthemum petals, while winter meals used preserved plums. Her work isn't just about taste—it's a window into festivals, trade routes, and daily life in ancient China.
Next up? Xu plans to explore Tang Dynasty desserts. Who knew history could be this delicious?
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. From crab-stuffed oranges to delicate plum blossom soup pastries, her work is like a time machine for your taste buds.
One standout? 'Mandarin Duck Hotpot'—not actual birds, but a clever veggie dish using tofu and mushroom slices arranged like the iconic couple. Talk about #FoodGoals!
Her work isn't just about taste—it's a window into festivals, trade routes, and daily life in ancient China.
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