Shanghai Style Spicy Sour Soup

suan la tang (Mandarin) 　 Sauce 1Light Soy Sauce 2 tbspRed Vinegar 2 tbspSugar 1 tbsp Sauce 2Sesame Oil 2 tbspSpicy Red Pepper Oil 1/2 tbspPepper someSalt 1/2 tbspChinese Parsley some Materials Shredded Meat 100 gDry Black Fungus 4 pcsDry Black Mushrooms 5 pcsShredded Doufu 1 pcShredded Bamboo Shoots 1/2 canShredded...

Fry String Bean In Button Mushrooms

gan bian mo gu si ji dou (Mandarin) 　 MaterialsButton Mushroom 1/2 canString Bean 150 gMinced Chinese Ham 1 tbspTianjin Preserved Vegetable 30 gSpring Onion 3 stalks Seasoning Salt 1/3 tbspLight Soy Sauce 1 tbspSugar 1/3 tbspSesame Oil someWater 2 tbsp 　 Steps1) Slice the button mushrooms, parboil in hot oil for a whil...

Taste Depends On Climate

Taste Depends On ClimateThere is a big difference about the diets between Northern and Southern China, that is, the dishes made by Northern Chefs are in heavier taste and those are comparably light in Southern Chefs’ recipes, sometimes, we say it is tasty as sweet and fresh in Southern Chinese food. In the Northern and Western Provinces of China like Lingxia, hebei, Sichuan , Shenxi, and Yunnan,...

Chinese Dishes

Festive DishesBecause of the poor and hard lifestyle character of a farming society, the Chinese farming families would have food which were being get from the farming field, such as, potatoes, tomatoes, vegetable, sweet corn, mushrooms, etc. So, the Chinese will have many dishes of meat recipes like Chicken, Pork, Fish that they do not have in the normal days. The are some special snack, or to ...

Chic slice of old Shanghai

Left: Cafe Dan, run by a Japanese couple, charms with its warm atmosphere and quality coffee. Right: Visitors enjoy snacks in the creative park. BEIJING, Feb. 16 -- Less than 10 years ago, Taikang Road was a typical Shanghai lane community, full of the noise and smells of families living within whispering distance of each other. Housewives haggled over the price of live c...

Food Culture

As a country that pays great attention to courtesy, our cuisine culture is deep rooted in China's history. As a visitor or guest in either a Chinese home or restaurant you will find that table manners are essential and the distinctive courtesies displayed will invariably add to the enjoyment of your meals and keep you in high spirits! Respect First It is really an admirable custom to respect o...

Features

Chinese cuisine, rich and colorful, has, as its main features diversified color, aromatic flavor, and excellent taste. With these three characteristics, Chinese cuisine is not only tasty but also a work of art for people to appreciate. To make real Chinese food, none of the three characteristics - color, aroma and delicious taste should be excluded. Diversified Colors: Food with di...

Chinese Cuisine

The development and diversity of the delights of Chinese cuisine are also representative of China's long history. With each dynasty new recipes were created until the art of food preparation reach its peak during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). The dinner called Man Han Quan Xi that incorporates all the very best of Man and Han Cuisine is held in high esteem involving as it does countless dis...

Zhejiang Cuisine

The coastal province of Zhejiang is rich in produce and has long been known as "the land of fish and rices". Naturally, therefore, it has always been a great place for eating. Especially after 1127 when Hangzhou become the capital of the Song Dynasty, moved from Kaifeng in the north. Some of the best chefs from both these cities were brought together, and as a result northern methods of cooking ...

Oddities of the Dong Culinary Culture

The Dong ethnic group is mainly distributed in Guizhou, Hunan and Guangxi provinces, with a large part of its population engaged in agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing. The Dongs are good at craftwork, especially skilled at weaving brocade. Dong culinary practices, which have a unique system, are a remarkable part of the culture. With large varieties and many oddities, food is all about...