An Introduction of the Dietotherapy Culture in the Dream of Red Chamber

Abstract

The dietotherapy culture in China is broad, profound and has a long history. The Dream of Red Chamber, one of the pinnacles of classical fiction, is also an all-encompassing treasure trove of food culture, rich in ideological content and cultural accumulation. There are countless delicacies in Jia family. These foods of the Dream of Red Chamber with strong cultural expression are not only the epitome of the prosperity and decline of the feudal family and the social dietary fashion, but also the carrier of China’s valuable dietary cultural resources. Therefore, this article focuses on the porridge, soup and other dietaries in the Dream of Red Chamber, and briefly analyses the