china “have you eaten?” this is the common greeting instead of “hello”
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Meal Patterns – Typical Foods eaten at various times
Breakfast – a bowl of congee – a thick porridge or a bowl of rice
LUNCH & DINNER All dishes are served at
once Soup is placed in the
center of the table Four other dishes of pork,
chicken or fish with or without vegetables
One vegetable dish Always rice is served
More Chinese Ingredients
VEGETABLES SAUCESWater Chestnuts Hoisin SauceBlack mushrooms Soy SauceBok Choy Sweet & Sour SauceChinese pea podsWinter MelonWood Ears
STIRFRYING The most common Chinese cooking
method All ingredients must be cut into uniform
pieces so they will cook evenly A small amount of oil is heated in a wok Add the ingredients that need the longest
cooking time first to the heated oil Stir continuously!! Do not overcook!
GEOGRAPHY FACTS China is the 3rd largest country in the world It occupies nearly one-fourth of Asia Geographical features have kept China
isolated for much of its history Pacific Ocean and South China Sea Western China is mountainous and much is
barren
Where do most of the people live? Most people live in
Eastern China Mountains and hills
are lower, rolling plains are fairly level
Wide valleys are formed between rivers which have rich soil
EXTREME CLIMATE In the northernmost regions the ground
stays frozen 2/3rds of the year. Sub arctic temperatures are common Rainfall is scarce Southernmost regions have a subtropical
climate with ample rainfall Monsoons, drought, and flooding are
common
Traditional Chinese FoodsWontons Wheat flour is used to
make skins or wrappers Wheat flour and eggs are
mixed into a dough Filled with minced
vegetables and/or meats Deep fried, steamed, or
boiled in soups
TEA Tea is the national
drink Chinese serve black,
oolong, and green teas
Never add cream, lemon or sugar
Served at end of meal A sign of hospitality
Meats and Seafood Chinese eat chicken
and duck Beef is scarce and not
very good Pork is eaten by some
but forbidden by some religions
Fish is more important than meat
Most of the foods we enjoy in America come from the southern part of China
These were the first immigrants to the U.S.
We enjoy the beautiful combinations of color, texture, size, and shapes and tastes!!!
DYNASTY CONTRIBUTIONS
Shang dynasty –
Steaming, grilling, deep-frying, roasting foods
Seasonings such as ginger root, scallions, garlic
HISTORICAL INFLUENCES China is the home of one of the oldest
civilizations China has been ruled by many dynasties in
the past. Each dynasty was able to devote time to
the culinary arts As many as 4,000 peasants in Imperial
palaces were responsible for food & wine!
CONFUCIUS Say….. Established rules for “correct” preparation
and presentation of foods Meat had to be chopped finely Vegetables had to be fresh Rice had to be polished
Eating for health is a value of the Chinese
Han Dynasty Flour milling became
known in China
The First Pasta was created – noodles!
Chopsticks were introduced
Ching Dynasty Dining as a great
ceremony reached its height.
Manners, courtesy and etiquette were strictly observed.
Round tables were used so conversation could flow easily