KOMPAS.com – Chinese food is known for its diversity of flavors that reflect its rich traditions and culture.
Each dish has a unique taste influenced by local ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary philosophy.
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From spicy Sichuan cuisine to light Zhejiang fare, Chinese cuisine offers a fascinating taste experience.
The following are eight types of typical Chinese food and their taste characteristics that can arouse the appetite, as reported on the page China Travel Guide And CITS.
1. Guangdong/Cantonese Cuisine
Based in Guangdong Province, this dish is known for its light and slightly sweet taste. Dishes like dim sum and seafood soup often highlight the original flavors of the ingredients without too much seasoning.
2. Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan cuisine from southwest China has a spicy, biting taste with aromas of garlic and chili. Its unique characteristic is the “numbing” sensation that comes from Sichuan peppercorns.
3. Jiangsu Cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine is known for its balanced sweet and salty flavors, with beautiful presentation. Dishes such as sweet and sour spare ribs often grace the menus of various gourmet restaurants.
4. Zhejiang Cuisine
Originating from Zhejiang Province, this cuisine is known for its dishes made from fresh seafood. It has a mild taste and is often served with simple cooking methods such as steaming or boiling.
5. Fujian/Min Cuisine
Fujian cuisine combines subtle sweet and sour flavors, often using ingredients from the sea and mountains. Dishes such as Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup are a specialty.
6. Hunan Cuisine
Hunan cuisine is known for its strong spicy and slightly sour taste. Using lots of chilies and fresh herbs, this dish is suitable for fans of intensely spiced dishes.
7. Anhui Cuisine
Anhui cuisine highlights wild ingredients such as herbs from the mountains. The cooking technique tends to use the slow cooking method to produce a deep taste.
8. Shandong Cuisine
Shandong cuisine from northern China is characterized by savory and salty flavors, with a focus on fresh seafood. Dishes such as steamed fish with garlic are among his favorite dishes.
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