In many cultures, eating is a means of providing sustenance for the body. That is true in Chinese cuisine as well, of course. But for the Chinese, dining is a much larger part of life. It is an art used as part of a celebration, even when attached to no special event.
Westerners today often spend [...]

Chinese food recipes, naturally, start with a set of ingredients found in Cantonese, Szechuan and other provincial styles. But the methods often migrate across borders. And, in a country as large and varied as China, that can be a long way.
Stir Frying
Stir frying is one of the most popular techniques. A little sesame oil, a [...]

Mandarin style cuisine is a delight to the eye as well as the palette. In Mandarin style cooking, presentation is key. Whether making a delicious Peking Duck or simply a bit of Mu Shu Pork, it has to be done with style.
But in this area of Chinese cuisine style and flavor are intricately linked. Originating [...]

The Hunan province in China is home to over 64 million people. Located near the center of this vast country, it has received cooking influences from far and wide. The agricultural areas produce rich harvests, lending additional variety. And, housing one of the largest freshwater lakes in China has also influenced the cuisine.
All these ingredients [...]

If there is a single cooking tool that stands above all others in Chinese cuisine it would have to be the wok. Simple in design, yet mighty in utility, this rounded metal bowl has performed yeoman work in the service of Chinese cooking for centuries. Yet it remains among the most useful tools for modern [...]

Surrounded by mountains, including the famed Himalayas to the north, Szechuan province has given the world a unique cuisine. In English, the province is also often spelled Sichuan. The more common spelling is influenced by the Cantonese dialect. Whether it’s Kung Pao chicken, Ma Po Tofu or Bang Bang Chicken, Szechuan cooking is renowned for [...]

Shanghai is one of the most prosperous, active and cosmopolitan cities in the world. At any given time there are over a thousand major construction projects taking place in this city of over 20 million. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that the cuisine of this region should be equally cosmopolitan.
Filled with diverse sauces, [...]