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Chinese cuisine comprises cuisines originating from China, as well as from Chinese people from other parts of the world. Because of the Chinese diaspora and historical power of the country, Chinese cuisine has profoundly influenced many other cuisines in Asia and beyond, with modifications made to cater to local palates.
- What the Chinese Eat. Find out about some of the unique dishes of a nation who are willing to eat just about anything. Also see... Chinese Food Ingredients.
- China's Regional Food Types. China can be divided into several regions with distinct styles of cooking. The ingredients used are based on the natural and agricultural products of each region.
- China's Religious and Health Food Cuisines. Chinese Vegetarian Food. Chinese Medicinal Food. Halal Food in China.
- What You Should Know About Eating in China. 10 Facts You May Not Know on Eating in China. 10 Differences Between Chinese and Western Eating. What Restaurants Are Like in China.
- Peking Roasted Duck. Beijing Roasted Duck. Peking duck (北京烤鸭 Běijīng kǎoyā) is a famous dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China national dishes.
- Kung Pao Chicken. Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁 gōngbào jīdīng) is a famous Sichuan-style specialty, popular with both Chinese and foreigners.
- Sweet and Sour Pork. Sweet and sour pork (糖醋里脊 tángcù lǐjǐ) has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste. At the very beginning there was only sweet and sour pork, but to meet demands, there have been some developments on this dish.
- Hot Pot. Hot pot, or hotpot (火锅 huǒguō), is one of the most popular dishes in China, especially in Sichuan Province or Chongqing. People cook in and eat from a simmering pot of soup stock (broth) on a gas/induction hob in the middle of the dining table with foodstuffs and condiments around the pot.
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- Guangdong/Cantonese Cuisine. Making a great variety of soup is a feature of Cantonese cuisine. Chinese: 粤菜 Yuècài. Sweeter, favoring braising and stewing, adding various mild sauces.
- Sichuan Cuisine. Chinese: 川菜 Chuāncài. Spicy and bold, often mouth-numbing, using lots of chili, garlic, ginger, and peanuts. Sichuan Province produced the most widely served cuisine in China.
- Jiangsu Cuisine. Su cuisine features sweet foods. Sweet and sour spare ribs is a famous dish from Jiangsu. Chinese: 苏菜 Sūcài. Fresh, moderately salty and sweet, precise cooking techniques, favoring seafood, soups and artistic, colorful presentation.
- Zhejiang Cuisine. Chinese: 浙菜 Zhècài. Mellow, using fresh seafood, freshwater fish, and bamboo shoots, and a wide variety of cooking methods. Zhejiang Province is the province south of Jiangsu, and it borders on Shanghai too, so their style is similar to theirs, but it is less elaborately prepared.
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A Chinese meal is consisted of two parts: staple food, normally made of rice, noodles or steamed buns, and ts'ai, vegetable and meat dishes. (This is different from Western meals, which take meat or animal protein as main dish). The primary eating utensils are chopsticks (for solid foods) and ceramic spoon (for soups and congees). In a Chinese meal...
As the famous French sinologist Jacques Gernet has stated, “There is no doubt that in this sphere China has shown a greater inventiveness than any other civilization.” Indeed, Chinese are among the peoples of the world who have been particularly preoccupied with food and eating. This food culture has formed since the ancient time and is deeply root...
Traditional Chinese philosophy has infiltrated in every respects of Chinese food culture. Unity of Man and Nature:this philosophical thinking suggests that people’s diet should be adapted to the natural environment which they are living in. For example, people who live in a damp environment should eat more hot and spicy food which can help to relea...
Dec 9, 2020 · Chinese food is incredibly unique, wholesome and wonderfully satisfying. Due to the vast landscape of China and its long and storied history of various small kingdoms and ethnic groups, regional food in China is very diverse. It’s an assortment of tastes and flavors unlike any other in Asia.
Cantonese is the most widely served style of Chinese cuisine in the world. It is famous for its dim sum, bite-sized portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. As well as spiciness, Hunan cuisine is known for sourness, as many pickles are very popular in Hunan.
