第1个回答 2012-03-18
Ada: Chinese food is very healthy. I mean the traditional food, not the fake western chicken balls with plum sauce.
Sam: I agree! The culture is also very diverse. In rural area of China, the culture is still ancient and traditional. In urban area such as Shanghai and beijing, culture is more westernized and modern. Although Beijing still has some ancient feel to it.
Lena: Yes, the ingredients are mostly of natural food...diferent dialects makes different kind of food , even the method of cooking is different. if i ever go to china i will definitely try their deliciously juicy dim sum, sui kao, kao zhi, seaweed rolls ...generally anything that has a layer of wrapping is good =)
Ken: Talking about all these food, Chinese cooking styles have been divided into five main regions: Southeastern (Canton), East Coast (Fukien), Northeastern (Peking-Shantung), Central (Honan) and Western (Szechuan-Hunan).
Sam: Yes actually! Cantonese cuisine is famous for its meat roasting and grilling, fried rice, and BIRD'S NEST and SHARK'S FIN SOUP. The province of Fukien is noted for its multitudinous selection of soups and for its seafood dishes. The light, elegant Peking-Shantung style originated the famous PEKING DUCK, and is highly acclaimed for its subtle and artful use of seasonings. China's Honan province is the home of SWEET-AND-SOUR cooking, and the Szechuan-Hunan school is known for its hot, spicy dishes.
Ken: Can you suggest a place to go for all these good Chinese food?
Sam: Grand Sichuan is good! Grand Sichuan's comprehensive menu comes with an annotated booklet describing the history and cooking process for each of the 100-plus dishes. Szechuan cuisine is based on heat, so prepare for a meal that is both mouth- and eye-watering. Gems abound on the menu, so experiment; you have nothing to lose but your fear of fire!!