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Chinese Rice Wine: Baijiu. Baijiu is the traditional drink of choice for Chinese wedding banquets. Baijiu is distilled from fermented sorghum and sometimes other grains. It is a very strong liquor (between 80 and 120 proof) and can be a bit of an acquired taste, so sip carefully.
Chinese Banquet. If you grew up in a Chinese family, chances are you’ve attended a Chinatown banquet or two. We’ve developed recipes for many Cantonese-style banquet dishes, including Walnut Shrimp, Long Life Noodles, and Steamed Whole Fish.
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Traditional foods served at a Chinese wedding banquet: The wedding banquet menu often includes traditional Chinese dishes that symbolize good luck and prosperity, such as whole fish, roast suckling pig, and longevity noodles. These foods are carefully chosen for their auspicious meanings and are believed to bring blessings to the newlyweds.
- Chinese Spring Rolls. Chinese Spring Rolls are often small yet filled with many ingredients, ranging from shredded pork, chopped shrimps, cabbages, mushrooms, and carrots—all packed in a spring roll wrapper often made from flour.
- Baozi (Chinese Steamed Bun With Fillings) You’re probably familiar with hot Chinese steamed buns with various fillings such as pork and vegetables. However, these steamed buns, locally known as Baozi, are also served as appetizers.
- Mantou (Chinese Steamed Bun) Like the Baozi, Mantou is also a popular steamed bun, particularly in Northern China. However, this does not have any fillings as it is only steamed, with ingredients typical to bread, including wheat flour, egg, water, and other leavening agents.
- Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings) Jiaozi or Chinese Dumplings consist of fillings closely sealed in dough and are often cooked through steaming or deep-frying.
- Chinese-Style Spareribs. Spareribs are often part of a pu pu platter—a selection of Chinese appetizers. There's a range of flavors that can be used, and they're all delicious.
- Chinese Pork Pot Stickers. These popular dumplings, steamed on one side and pan-fried on the other, are very easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. Choose a basic pork recipe for the same flavor you've enjoyed before.
- Traditional Crab Rangoon. Crab rangoon, also called crab puffs, are an American-Chinese invention featuring a crispy fried wrapper and a creamy crab and cheese interior.
- Chinese Chicken Wings. No matter the flavor, you just can't go wrong with chicken wings. The Chinese-inspired kind has become popular to serve in place of the spicy Buffalo version.
Traditional Chinese Wedding Menus. Contemporary Chinese wedding menus refer to the types of food and dishes that are served at a contemporary Chinese wedding. These menus may include a variety of dishes, such as appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and drinks.
Don’t wait until the last minute, as meal options may become limited or unavailable. If you want a more traditional Chinese banquet, below is a list of typical Chinese wedding foods served for each course and its traditional significance: First course: ‘Dragon Phoenix Plates’ or cold appetizers are typically served in the first course. In ...
