Liu Niangzi (12th-century), was a Chinese court official and imperial
chef
A chef is a trained professional cook and tradesman who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term ''chef de cuisine'' (), the director or head of a kitche ...
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[《宋代文化史大辞典》]
She was the official court chef of the Imperial kitchen of
Emperor Gaozong of Song. She is noted as the first woman in this office documented in the imperial staff records.
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12th-century Chinese women
12th-century Chinese people
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