Chinese culinary heritage consists of many different cuisines based on the many regions of China. Unique features garnish every style of cooking and exquisite cooking recipes fill every corner-restaurant of this vibrant destination. Influenced by Confucianism and Taoism the locals love to prepare healthy, bite-size meals which will make anyone drool over as they are irresistible in appearance, aroma and taste.
Snake meat, shark fins, different small animals and insects are also part of Chinese cuisine and many food enthusiasts are excited about trying these uncommon ingredients on their plate. Such extreme components can be found almost everywhere, but even if you are not into experimenting, China has many other delicious and ''safe'' options for you.
Some of the most popular dishes are
Dim sums/ dumplings - small balls made from pasta and stuffed with veggies and meat.
Shitake fried rice with water chestnuts - basically rice topped with delicious mushrooms and water chestnuts.
Ma Po Tofu - spicy and hot milky tofu garnished with brownish red ground beef and green onions. Amazing combination of flavours that will blow you away.
Spring rolls - a world famous delicacy that everyone loves as a starter.
Rice, noodles or buns accompanied by stir fried dishes of vegetables, mushrooms, water chestnuts bamboo or even tofu are all time favourite dishes in china and in every restaurant you visit. Lavishing flavours in every bite and beneficial properties frame the main image of Chinese Diet. That's why every local is characterised by small and thin stature.
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High usage of seasonings and sauces is usually used in every dish, so if you are allergic to anything do not forget to mention it.
It's pointless mentioning hotspots for astronomic meals as every region has a large variety of top-notch restaurants and street tolls for you to explore.
Chinese do not like their food fried so they tend to use a small amount of oil to stir their ingredients. Rare, medium or well done are the magical words you should always mention.
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