Why do Northeasters like sauerkraut so much?

Northeast people like to eat sauerkraut for many reasons, including the influence of geographical environment and cultural history.

First of all, the northeast has a cold and dry climate and lacks fresh vegetables. As a pickled vegetable, sauerkraut can be preserved for a long time in the long winter festival. On the one hand, it solves the problem of vegetable shortage, on the other hand, it also provides rich and colorful tastes for the people in Northeast China.

Secondly, sauerkraut has a long history and cultural heritage in Northeast China. It is said that during the Qing Dynasty, Shenyang became an important military town. In order to supply military food, local people began to cook with sauerkraut. Since then, sauerkraut has become an indispensable condiment and ingredient on the dining table of the northeast people, and it has been continuously developed and improved in taste and taste.

In addition, the sour taste of sauerkraut can help people eliminate oral odor and increase appetite, and the lactic acid bacteria contained in it are also beneficial to the body. In the northeast people's food culture, sauerkraut is also the main component of dishes, such as pickled fish and fried meat with sauerkraut, which are not only delicious, but also rich in nutritional value.

To sum up, there are many reasons why people in Northeast China like to eat sauerkraut, which are related to climate conditions, living habits and cultural background.