Food and the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Food Chain
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Culinary Transformation During the Cultural Revolution
This chapter delves into the historical significance of Gongbao chicken during the Cultural Revolution in China, highlighting the dish's name change as a rejection of bourgeois culture. It examines the socio-political changes of the era and their impact on Chinese dining and gastronomy, revealing how chefs adapted to hardships while preserving culinary traditions.
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