Regions of China and the Style of Food
June 22, 2009 by admin Filed under Chinese Food
Canton(Hong Kong) and Southern china: cantonese style cooking Examples: Sweet and sour pork, fresh seafood, won ton soup, Steamed rice. Many Chinese immigrants were from Canton so this type of food became popular in the U.S. before other types of Chinese food.
Peking (Beijing) and Northern China: Mandarin style cooking
Examples: Peking duck, noodles, steamed bread, dumplings. Rice could not grow in the north, but wheat could. So the noodles were made from wheat.
Eastern coast:Shanghai style cooking
Examples:strongle flavored foods with soy sauce and sugar,rich and tangy sauces. Freshwater fish, crab, and shrimp were common ingredients.
Inland China: Szhechuan style cooking
Examples:Kung pao chicken, hot and spicy dished, uses hot peppers, garlic, onions, and leeks.
