Confusius - 551- 479 BC

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Confusius - 551- 479 BC

  • Father of  Northern Chinese Cooking
  • Eating fresh foods in season
  • Cut ingredients into small pieces
  • Using the proper cooking technique
  • Eat in moderation
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Balance and Harmony

Food is the Key to Health and Happiness 
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The Wok - a Unique cooking method

  • Quick cooking that preserves nutrition of food
  • Efficient use of scarce heating fuel
  • High heat w/little fat - similar to saute
  • Utilizes unique utensils, heating source & ring stand
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A versatile piece of equipment

  • Steaming utilizing bamboo baskets set in water in the center 
  • Deep frying - can accommodate large amounts of oil
  • Stir Fry = High heat w/little fat - similar to saute
  • Making stocks & sauces 
  • Utilizing different surface areas for variations in temperature
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Canton - South

  • Dim Sum
  • Stir frying and steaming
  • Semitropical
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Dim sum

Literally means "Touch the Heart"
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Cantonese - most familiar of the chinese cuisines

A variety of cooking methods and ingredients

Hunan & Sichuan - west

Combination cooking and spices
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Fujian or Shanghai cuisine - East

  • Most populated area
  • Milder weather
  • Land of fish and rice
  • Sweeter dishes
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Unique seafood dishes

From geoduck clams to eals to giant crabs
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peking - North

Imperial Cuisine from Beijing
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Mongolian hot pot

Hearty dishes to the North, less rice more wheat
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Peking Duck

Unique preparation for crisp skin and moist delicate meat

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