Vegetarianism is a way of eating without meat, poultry, seafood and other animal products, and sometimes dairy products and honey are forbidden. Some strict vegetarians strongly reject animal products, do not use those products from animals, and do not engage in occupations related to killing.

Vegetarian dishes are dishes made of plants and fungi. Vegetarian dishes in China have a long history, which originated in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and are mainly used for sacrifices and major ceremonies.

During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, with the introduction of Buddhism, the "vegetarian" theory was gradually formed, which greatly promoted the development of vegetarian dishes. Since then, vegetarian dishes have become an important part of China's colorful food and diet culture.

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Strictly speaking, vegetarian food refers to the forbidden temple dishes and Taoist dishes that prohibit animal raw materials and "five flavors" and "five meats". Five meats, also called "five spices", refer to five kinds of spicy vegetables. But for modern people, all plants that grow from land and water and foods that people can directly use or process can be collectively called vegetarianism. Such as vegetables, fruits, soy products, gluten and other materials made of vegetarian dishes.

Folk vegetarian dishes-

Folk vegetarianism is based on charity and moral sentiment, and it is considered that vegetarianism is the virtue of benevolent people. They all eat vegetarian dishes with the mood of "eating and drinking is not good, and things are not sad for themselves". Confucius said, "Eating vegetables and drinking water, bending your arms and resting on them, is also fun."

Therefore, folk vegetarianism doesn't mean not eating meat, but emphasizing eating more vegetables and advocating a simple and light life. Simple is always closer to reality than gorgeous. Therefore, people had better have a vegetarian meal in a vegetarian restaurant after eating big fish and meat. In simple vegetarian dishes, there is a realm that cultivates temperament and sublimates the soul, bringing you wonderful elegance.

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