Chinese Cuisine

China Cuisine

China which is known as the most populous country in the world is famous for the vastness and diversity of cuisine. The culinary culture based on different climates differs significantly among regions. Chinese cuisine is divided into 8 major schools: Shandong, Guangdong, Sichuan, Hunan, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui. The southerners prefer rice, while the northerners prefer noodles but all of them focus on the freshness of the ingredients. Despite the richness and variety of Chinese cuisine, it still retains its own unique characteristics.
The list below would provide valuable information regarding scrumptious Chinese dishes for those who go on your China shore excursions.

China Cuisine - Peking Duck
China Cuisine – Peking Duck

The dishes whose 5 main tastes contain sweetness, sourness, bitterness and spiciness are usually fried, roasted, steamed and braised on the basis of a healthy and non-greasy diet. Especially, the subtle blend of Chinese dishes features the convergence of flavors, colors, tastes in harmony with the garnish. Thanks to this, Chinese cuisine which exerted profound influences on many other Asian countries’ cooking styles has brought a culinary treasure to the world.
The list below would provide valuable information regarding scrumptious Chinese dishes for those who go on your China shore excursions.

Dim Sums
Small bite-sized rounds stuffed with veggies or meat

Dim Sums
Styles of Dim Sums

Chinese Spring Rolls
Shredded veggies or meat encased in thin sheets and then fried

Chinese Spring Rolls
Chinese Spring Rolls

Chow Fun
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with optional seafood, sweet-glazed roast pork or beef in a savory sauce

Chow Fun
Chow Fun

Spinach Noodles
Noodles made from spinach and topped with a spicy tomato sauce, egg, potatoes, carrots, beef and chili

Spinach Noodles
Spinach Noodles

Liáng cài
An assortment of vegetables, tofu and peanuts, served with a marinade or sauce

Cold Vegetable Dish - Liang Cai
Cold Vegetable Dish – Liang Cai

Dumplings
Classic dumplings, often filled with beef, pork or veggies and then steamed or fried

Dumplings
Dumplings and Sauce

Chinese Hamburger
Stone-oven cooked bun with juicy and seasoned pork inside

Chinese Hamburger
Chinese Hamburger

Cold Mixed Tofu and Pineapple Aloe Vera
Tofu in a mixed sauce of oil, chili and sesame and topped with green veggies
Sautéed chicken with chili pepper of Sichuan style

Cold Mixed Tofu and Pineapple Aloe Vera
Cold Mixed Tofu and Pineapple Aloe Vera

Zhajiangmian
Noodles wedded with bean paste

Zhajiangmian
Zhajiangmian