Where is the origin of pepper and when was it introduced to China?

Among many kinds of spicy food, onion, garlic, ginger and pepper are called the four spicy foods, among which pepper is the representative of spicy taste.

But do you know the origin of pepper? When was it introduced into China? First, the origin of pepper Pepper originated in Mexico and Chile and was first planted by Indians. /kloc-was introduced to Europe in the 6th century, and/kloc-was introduced to China in the 7th century.

Although the history of pepper in China is only about 400 years, it has formed the richest variety in the world.

China has a pepper belt covering Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Jiangxi, Shanxi and other places.

In fact, there are also many pepper lovers outside the above areas.

Second, all kinds of peppers 1, persimmon peppers in Beijing, a big meat, sweet but not spicy, can be eaten as a dish.

2. Hunan lantern pepper is crisp and sweet, without any spicy taste, and children often eat it as fruit.

3. Horn pepper and horn pepper produced in Shaanxi and Hebei are small and spicy, and they are good condiments.

4. There are five or six bergamot peppers in the south, the top of which grows upward. When they are mature, they are red and green, just like the palm of a bodhisattva, and they can be eaten and watched.

5, Yunnan small red pepper, although it is small, but it is the hottest, cook a large pot of soup, use this rice pepper to make a circle in the soup pot, the whole pot of soup will make you sweat.

Third, the status of pepper in China people's minds Pepper is called the soul of Sichuan cuisine, the essence of Hunan cuisine and the angel of Jiangxi cuisine.

Sichuan is not afraid of spicy, Hunan is not afraid of spicy, and Jiangxi is not afraid of spicy.

Sichuan and Shaanxi areas say: Chili is good, Chili is delicious, and a meal without it is not enough.

Northwest oil is pungent, ruddy and bright, spicy and appetizing.

Guanzhong steamed bread dipped in Chili oil tastes spicy and delicious.

People in Yunnan like spicy food very much. In addition to red peppers, they are mixed with mashed garlic, mustard, pepper, coriander and shredded ginger.

Fourth, the influence of pepper in foreign countries. Indians call pepper red steak, and think that the spicy pepper is very enjoyable.

Thai people eat 300 grams of pepper per capita, which is more than twice that of Indians.

Japanese people like to eat Chili, and they also like to sprinkle a handful of red pepper on the soup.

Mexicans regard pepper, corn and insects as the three major foods.

Americans began to eat peppers in the early18th century, and New Mexico produced the most peppers. A Chili Festival is held on September 5th every year to select the best pepper varieties and hold a Chili cooking competition.

Hungarian rose peppers are famous for their rich fragrance and bright colors. Red pepper fish soup and potato beef are the traditional diets of Hungarians.