{"id":593,"date":"2017-04-08T07:13:50","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T23:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/04\/08\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/"},"modified":"2017-04-08T07:13:50","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T23:13:50","slug":"the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/","title":{"rendered":"The Eight Major Regional Cuisines Of China"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Chinese cuisine is generally divided into eight regional cuisines based on their geographic location. They are Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shangdong, Sichuan and Zhejiang.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Chinese cuisine is generally divided into eight regional cuisines based on their geographic location. They are Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shangdong, Sichuan and Zhejiang.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The regional cooking styles are as diverse as the terrain and its people. Naturally, they are also strongly influenced by the staple crops that grow in each specific region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"asdfsfasdfsa.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fh_JN3TVJRqU9dsoVVeKsJdaxjgk?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"441.75\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Photo_Internet\" title=\"Photo: Internet\">Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Anhui_Cuisine_Hui_Cai\" title=\"Anhui Cuisine (Hui Cai)\">Anhui Cuisine (Hui Cai)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Stewed_Soft-shelled_Turtle_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Stewed Soft-shelled Turtle&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Stewed Soft-shelled Turtle&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Stinky_Tofu_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Stinky Tofu&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Stinky Tofu&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Fujian_Cuisine_Min_Cai\" title=\"Fujian Cuisine (Min Cai)\">Fujian Cuisine (Min Cai)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#The_Monk_Jumps_Over_the_Wall_Photo_Internet\" title=\"The Monk Jumps Over the Wall&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">The Monk Jumps Over the Wall&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Jade_Pearl_Abalone_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Jade Pearl Abalone&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Jade Pearl Abalone&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Guangdong_Cuisine_Cantonese\" title=\"Guangdong Cuisine (Cantonese)\">Guangdong Cuisine (Cantonese)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Egg_Tart_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Egg Tart&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Egg Tart&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Wontons_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Wontons&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Wontons&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Spring_Rolls_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Spring Rolls&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Spring Rolls&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Hunan_Cuisine_Xiang_Cuisine\" title=\"Hunan Cuisine (Xi&#8217;ang Cuisine)\">Hunan Cuisine (Xi&#8217;ang Cuisine)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Dongan_Chicken_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Dong&#8217;an Chicken&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Dong&#8217;an Chicken&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Chopped_Pepper_Fish_Head_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Chopped Pepper Fish Head&nbsp; Photo:&nbsp; Internet\">Chopped Pepper Fish Head&nbsp; Photo:&nbsp; Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Jiangsu_Cuisine_Su_Cai\" title=\"Jiangsu Cuisine (Su Cai)\">Jiangsu Cuisine (Su Cai)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Salted_dried_duck_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Salted dried duck&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Salted dried duck&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Crab_shell_meatballs_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Crab shell meatballs&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Crab shell meatballs&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Shandong_Cuisine\" title=\"Shandong Cuisine\">Shandong Cuisine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Sea_cucumber_with_meat_balls_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Sea cucumber with meat balls&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Sea cucumber with meat balls&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Bamboo_shoots_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Bamboo shoots&nbsp; Photo:&nbsp; Internet\">Bamboo shoots&nbsp; Photo:&nbsp; Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Sichuan_Cuisine\" title=\"Sichuan Cuisine\">Sichuan Cuisine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Kung_Pao_chicken_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Kung Pao chicken&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Kung Pao chicken&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Tea_Smoked_Duck_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Tea Smoked Duck&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Tea Smoked Duck&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Zhejiang_Cuisine_Zhe_Cai\" title=\"Zhejiang Cuisine (Zhe Cai )\">Zhejiang Cuisine (Zhe Cai )<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-eight-major-regional-cuisines-of-china\/#Dongpo_Pork_Photo_Internet\" title=\"Dongpo Pork&nbsp; Photo: Internet\">Dongpo Pork&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anhui_Cuisine_Hui_Cai\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Anhui Cuisine (Hui Cai)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The regional cuisine of Anhui in eastern China is considered to be healthy and visually interesting with simple flavours. Anhui cuisine is characterised by an ample use of fresh herbs, mushrooms, berries, tea leaves, bamboo shoots and other wild plants that grow in the region surrounding Huangshan Mountain.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best known Anhui dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>Stewed Soft-shelled Turtle in a Clear Soup, Bamboo Shoots with Sausage and Dried Mushrooms and Stinky Tofu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Beijing Relocation _anhui.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fg985oq0O-zZLhFvUiXGJwzxCkS6?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"391.4839357429719\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stewed_Soft-shelled_Turtle_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Stewed Soft-shelled Turtle&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"tofu.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FnMAzLuKMS191471bt640DkXzXUd?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"575\" height=\"350\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stinky_Tofu_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Stinky Tofu&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fujian_Cuisine_Min_Cai\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Fujian Cuisine (Min Cai)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Fujian cuisine is often further divided into the four subcategories of Southern Fujian, Western Fujian, Fuzhou and Quanzhou cuisines. The food is usually only lightly seasoned and the main flavours are sweet and sour.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Typical Fujian dishes are prepared by first chopping the ingredients finely and then quickly boiling or stir-frying them or adding them to soup. <\/p>\n<p>Some of the most famous Fujian dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>The Monk Jumps Over the Wall, Fried Xi Shi&#8217;s Tongue and Jade Pearl Abalone.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First We Feast_over the.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FkMEGZRIFT_euP7BpG7Hl-IvuD3N?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"940\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Monk_Jumps_Over_the_Wall_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>The Monk Jumps Over the Wall&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Internet.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FntDFKLvX_sep0wIEZSStIJasRQS?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jade_Pearl_Abalone_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Jade Pearl Abalone&nbsp;&nbsp; Photo: Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guangdong_Cuisine_Cantonese\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Guangdong Cuisine (Cantonese)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Being a coastal province means that there is a strong emphasis on seafood, although their way of seasoning the food sets them apart from other coastal cuisines.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>Cantonese cuisine is influenced by both Oriental and Western cooking traditions. Typical ingredients include different kinds of meats and vegetables, such as onion, garlic. The main seasonings are sugar and spiced salt.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>The rich flavour of Cantonese dishes is the result of using a variety of flavoursome ingredients such as peanut oil, rice wine, anise, cassia bark, liquorice root, ginger powder, dried tangerine peel, oyster sauce, fish sauce, clam oil and curry, among other things.<\/p>\n<p>The most famous Cantonese dishes include:&nbsp;<span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong> Hong Kong egg custard tarts, wontons, and spring rolls<\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"egg.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FpjUYVrNS944-UBDC4keIBFkT9h9?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"390.5326086956522\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Egg_Tart_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Egg Tart&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Internet1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fq3vB17MKKeqp8Wl49QNZAesbbV-?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wontons_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Wontons&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"roll.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fv6gadGv9u65oNPv6y23R2t1otbY?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_Rolls_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Spring Rolls&nbsp; Photo: Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<h5> <\/h5>\n<h5>     <\/h5>\n<h5><strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hunan_Cuisine_Xiang_Cuisine\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Hunan Cuisine (Xi&#8217;ang Cuisine)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hunan in southern China is dominated by rolling hills and beautiful valleys, which provide a fertile ground for growing a wide range of crops, especially rice. Hunan cuisine is famous for its spiciness, deep colours and fresh aromas.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>Smoked and cured foods are typical in this part of the country. The main cooking techniques include braising, stewing, smoking and steaming.<\/p>\n<p>The most famous Hunan dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>Dong&#8217;an Chicken, Chopped Pepper Fish Head, Crispy Duck, Orange Beef and Spicy Frog&#8217;s Legs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"recipeler.com_dongon.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fhk8M-t3fpPN2Abk7Ld_q9m89Sek?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"457.064\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dongan_Chicken_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Dong&#8217;an Chicken&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Internet3.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fqj9-XQoTS8W3l8J8GlibRMpk7BE?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"600\" height=\"382\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chopped_Pepper_Fish_Head_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Chopped Pepper Fish Head&nbsp; Photo:&nbsp; Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jiangsu_Cuisine_Su_Cai\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Jiangsu Cuisine (Su Cai)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The cuisine of Jiangsu is divided into the subcategories of Suzhou-Wuxi style, Zhenjiang-Yangzhou style and Nanjing cuisine. Jiangsu food is generally characterized by light and fresh flavours and tender textures and an emphasis on soup.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>Jiangsu cuisine is especially popular in regions along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Most popular cooking methods include stewing, braising, stir-frying and pickling. Sugar is often used to round off the flavours. More often than not, the dishes are carefully arranged to make a visual impact.<\/p>\n<p>Famous examples of typical Jiangsu dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>Jinling salted dried duck, Crab shell meatballs, Yangzhou steamed Jerky strips (dried tofu, chicken, ham and pea leaves)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Panda Guides_salted leg.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FpXAt8T_6gcIzpkMZnqeM5jlZSX5?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"440.2775\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salted_dried_duck_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Salted dried duck&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"crab.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FkDHMjr_50KWJUuV1h7FVVRLwbnY?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crab_shell_meatballs_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Crab shell meatballs&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shandong_Cuisine\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Shandong Cuisine<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The cuisine of the eastern coastal province of Shandong is divided into Huai-Yang, Yangzhou, Jiaodong and Jinan style cooking. One of the main characteristics of this type of cuisine is the tendency to eat bread instead of rice and the use of onions as a seasoning.<\/p>\n<p>The corn grown in Shandong is especially famous for its chewy and starchy texture and grassy aroma. The most popular ingredients include seafood such as scallops, prawns, clams, sea cucumbers and squid. Millet, wheat, oat and barley are used used to make a variety of delicious breads.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular Shandong dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>sea cucumber with meat balls, braised shark\u2019s fin with shredded chicken, and bamboo shoots.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"sea.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FjsDwUWZTUBN-ZsEB0mjA0o_3ChL?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sea_cucumber_with_meat_balls_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Sea cucumber with meat balls&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgG6EuvVg1uYxTAiUnUhb3UccycW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bamboo_shoots_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Bamboo shoots&nbsp; Photo:&nbsp; Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sichuan_Cuisine\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Sichuan Cuisine<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Sichuan cooking stands out as very unique. The cuisine of this southwestern province is best known for its use of strong spices. The main seasonings include chili and garlic, as well as locally produced Sichuan pepper.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>Sichuan cuisine makes big use of freshwater fish, but also your typical chicken, duck and pork meats. Shark fins, bear paws and other unconventional ingredients are also used. Typical spices and condiments include Sichuan peppercorns, chili, crushed garlic, fish sauce, ginger juice and soy sauce. Sichuan-style cuisine is mainly prepared by stir-frying, braising or stewing.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular Sichuan dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>Kung Pao chicken, Twice Cooked Pork and Tea Smoked Duck<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.png\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FhRFVfO0ujyt5HK1SiWZ7WviXhqa?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kung_Pao_chicken_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Kung Pao chicken&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Food52 _smoke duck.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fs1nw4kDn5Gxwy67DRbWFydLOqHN?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"753\" height=\"502\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tea_Smoked_Duck_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Tea Smoked Duck&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zhejiang_Cuisine_Zhe_Cai\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">Zhejiang Cuisine (Zhe Cai )<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Ningbo cuisine, which is generally described as being very salty, is the best known subcategory of Zhejiangese cuisine. Seafood is very popular here, but spices are used quite sparingly. Since this southern province is bamboo country, almost every dish contains bamboo shoots. Zhejiang dishes are usually prepared by stir-frying, braising or steaming. Meat is often marinated in a mixture of vinegar and sugar.<\/p>\n<p>The most famous Zhejiang dishes include: <span style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 246);\"><strong>Dongpo Pork and Shelled shrimp in Longjing tea.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Discover Superco_dong bo.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FvHyl_0YFJQ_N-V3V-f9RQ8fbPjn?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dongpo_Pork_Photo_Internet\"><\/span>Dongpo Pork&nbsp; Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Internet 8.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FvExi-tLlqAyUkBHPCSZ342XxVqi?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"700\" height=\"449\" title=\"\">Shelled shrimp in Longjing tea&nbsp; Photo: Internet<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GIC.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"450\" height=\"488.9643463497453\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chinese cuisine is generally divided into eight regional cuisines based on their geographic location. 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