In the section “Food in China” you can find a lot of interesting and unusual things. The articles tell about the unusual taste preferences of the Chinese people. And also, you will find out what is worth trying in the Chinese national cuisine. Learn in detail about the burgeoning trend of durian, how it is eaten and what it tastes like. Also, read Chinese national recipes and try something new.
The Chinese have always attached great importance to the appearance of dishes, sophistication and sophistication of everything that accompanies eating. As a special science and art form, eating not only spawned many culinary techniques, but also reflected the essence of the Chinese national character. Food rules have been established in China for a very long …
Tea has been of great importance in China for many years. He inspired poets and musicians, strengthened friendship and love. For centuries, the Chinese tea ceremony has played a significant role in the life of the Chinese people. The main thing in it is not the ceremony itself, but tea – its taste, smell, aroma. …
Differences between national dietary habits in different regions of the world are due to many factors, such as population, productivity levels, environmental conditions, etc. Thus, most traditional meat dishes come from areas where the population density is relatively low and the soil does not need or is not suitable for agriculture to be maintained. Consumption …
Chinese cuisine is extremely rich and varied. There is no single system or way to classify it. The Chinese themselves often speak of the “eight great styles” (中国 八大 菜系) of their cuisine. Style Places spreading Main taste characteristics and specificity of the cuisine 川菜 (Sichuan Cuisine) 四川 (Sichuan) 辣 (spicy) 粤菜 (Cantonese Cuisine) 广东 (Guangdong)，福建 (Fujian) 清谈 (not greasy)，海鲜 (seafood) …
No other world culture is as food-centric as China’s. No world cuisine has spread around the world with such affectionate aggressiveness and wider popularity. And there are objective reasons for this. It’s not just that a huge number of Huaqiao immigrants have settled in the world, but rather, the high culinary standards and freshness of …
China is the birthplace of tea. It is the first country to start producing tea and the first country to discover tea trees for the first time in the world and learn to use tea leaves. The ancient Chinese, who collected wild herbs and fruits, found that leaves of tea bushes, brewed in boiling water, …
The history of Chinese chopsticks goes back several millennia. Scientists believe that they were first used in China before our era. According to one version, this happened during the reign of the Shang-Yin dynasty (approximately 1764 – 1027 BC). But in the historical notes of Sima Qian, written during the reign of the Han dynasty, …
All over the world, Chinese cuisine is synonymous with quality fast food – you can eat quickly, inexpensively and, most importantly, tasty food. If you have been to China, you know this firsthand: there, on every corner, you can buy baozi steamed pies with filling for every taste, Uyghur kebabs, noodles, pancakes, caramelized fruit and …
Dog meat 狗肉 gǒu ròu has been eaten in some parts of China since 500 BC, and possibly even earlier. Some researchers suggest that wolves in southern China were domesticated for meat. The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius 孟子 mèngzǐ (372 BC – 289 BC) spoke of dog meat as a completely edible and dietary product. …
There are many dietary paradoxes in the world that make nutritionists literally tear their hair out in an attempt to find an explanation. For example, why is the rate of heart disease soaring in Israel despite the same explosive growth in consumption of “healthy” omega-6 fatty acids? Or why Americans, who are active consumers of …
Chinese paradox: why do the Chinese eat so much rice and not get fat? Read More »