Chinese food

The cuisine of China

Chinese food is a very general term used to describe the cuisines of China. China is a very large country and each province has its own special dishes and way of cooking.

The four most popular styles of Chinese food are Cantonese, Szechuan, Mandarin and Shanghai. Outside of China the most popular of all is Cantonese. Dim Sum is to Cantonese cuisine as tapas are to Spanish, small portions of a variety of food. It is a great way to sample a lot of different dumplings and other treats.

Chinese food is available in restaurants around the world and is also something that can be made at home. It has a universal appeal.

Chinese foods

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Chinese New Year celebrations with food

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Comparing Chinese and Indian food

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Traditional foods for Chinese New Year

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Chicago's best Chinese food

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Chinese food in the Caribbean

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Quick facts about Chinese food

Stir fry is the most popular method of cooking Chinese food.

Rice is a staple of Chinese food.

Throughout history, due to the scarcity of meat, Chinese food was created with mostly vegetables with the addition of rice or noodles.

The four main types of Chinese food are Mandarin, Szechuan, Shanghai and Cantonese.

Dim Sum translates as "to touch your heart".

Chop Suey was brought to America by Chinese emigrants in the mid 19th century, its Chinese name

tsap seui means odd scraps, which is what chop suey is.

Duck sauce is traditionally sour plum sauce and served with duck to mask the gamy taste.

Ching He Huang/Chinese Food Made Easy/Takeaway Favourites/Chicken chow mein

Ching He Huang/Chinese Food Made Easy/Takeaway Favourites Chicken chow mein www.chinghehuang.com itunes.apple.com www.amazon.co.uk Ching makes a classic takeaway dish, chow mein. In Mandarin Chinese, this is pronounced 'chao meean' and it means 'stir-noodle'.

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