Tuesday, December 15, 2009

CHINA - CHINESE COOKING HISTORY

There is absolutely no way to describe the best of Chinese cuisine on this page. The variety, styles, and methods of cooking are immense. Therefore, I'll briefly highlight some key items.The difference in regional styles of cooking in China are vast for the most part. Think of trying to compare Mexican cuisine with French.

What is served often in most average Chinese restaurants in the Western part of the world, is not true authentic chinese cuisine. Although much of it based on dishes served in China, particularly Cantonese, Hunan, and Szechuan they have been modifed to fit the tastes of Westerners. Also, many of the ingredients used in China would be costly to import and/or prepare for the masses in Western countries. However, if you happen to live in or near an area with a decent sized Chinese population you should have no trouble finding a restaurant that offers authentic cuisine.

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