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Why do people use so many seasonings when cooking, making dishes turn bright red instead of keeping the ingredients’ original flavor?

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为什么做菜都用葱姜蒜干辣椒五椒八角酱油醋糖或者更多，炒出的菜通红通红，而不是少放佐料保持菜本味？

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Zhihu Hot ListLast observed #28 · 700K heat

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First recorded Sep 8, 2026, 8:35 PM CST · latest Sep 8, 2026, 8:35 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

Retained daily observations
Day	Platform	Best rank	Last rank
2026-09-08	Zhihu Hot List	#28	#28