Bai Ethnic Group's Eight-Dish Feast

Bai Ethnic Group's Eight-Dish Feast

　　The Eight-Dish Feast served at Bai ethnic weddings and funerals is a concentrated representation of traditional Bai culinary culture. The dining table is an Eight-Immortals Table (a square marble carved table), typically seating eight people, with eight dishes served — commonly referred to as the "Eight Dishes." The Bai Eight-Dish Feast features a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, with rich flavors that are not greasy and vegetarian dishes that are not bland, offering rich nutrition. The cooking methods include frying, crisping, stewing, and boiling, along with steaming and blanching. The dishes are vibrant in color, highlighting the Bai people’s distinctive preference for sour and spicy flavors.

　　Source: Dali Prefecture Tourism Development Administration Committee