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Chinese Cuisine for Beginners
Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and richest cuisines in the world. In this way, it has been recognized worldwide and has found its place in every geography.
Did you know that the Chinese eat insects, cats and snakes, but did you know that they invented the popular pasta, also known as noodles? In this article, we break the prejudices against Chinese cuisine and introduce you to Chinese food culture closely.
Chinese Food Culture
The fact that the country's population is not to be underestimated is somehow reflected in the diversity of its cuisine. When we look at the existence and survival of this cuisine, we see that it has a very long history. In Chinese cuisine; Ying-Yang principles are applied. A balance and contrast is achieved between color, smell, consistency and taste. Chinese cuisine consists of eight regional cuisines, namely Chuan, Hui, Yue, Su, Zhe, Xiang, Hu and Lu.
Eight Great Kitchens in Brief
Shandong: Shandong is one of the oldest regions. In this region, food is cooked with roasting method. Seafood is predominantly used and dishes are seasoned only with vinegar and salt.
Sichuan and Hunan: The Sichuan region is known as the most popular cuisine type in China . It consists of dishes with lots of hot spices.
Guangdong (Canton), Zhejiang, Jiangsu: The emphasis on preserving the natural flavor of food is the hallmark of these cuisines. Great seafood is usually sweet and mild in flavor. Stir-frying and braising are at the forefront, and they are also famous for their meats such as pork and duck.
Anhui and Fujian: The boiling method is used very often and cooking temperature is important. Roasted vegetables are not allowed to soften completely, and vegetables that are fried on the outside are usually left alive on the inside. Especially in Hui cuisine, wild herbs are predominantly used.
And last but not least, the indispensable chopsticks; all meals, except soups, are traditionally eaten with these chopsticks. Although it may seem difficult at first, after a few tries, it offers a pleasurable eating experience that will make you forget forks and knives. If you haven't tried Chinese food yet, we highly recommend you give it a try.
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