Hello everyone, today I would like to share with you some food safety and hygiene contamination issues that you need to pay attention to when tasting Chaoshan cuisine.

As a person who loves food, I know that behind the exploration of delicious food, food safety and hygiene are also important factors that cannot be ignored.

Below, I will share with you some practical experiences and tips based on my own experience.

1. Choose a clean and tidy restaurant. When tasting Chaoshan cuisine, a clean and tidy restaurant is my top priority.

During a food adventure in Chaoshan, I deeply realized the close connection between restaurant environment and food safety.

Here are a few things I usually do when it comes to picking a clean restaurant to ensure my dining experience is both delicious and safe.

First, I would pay attention to the overall cleanliness of the restaurant.

Clean floors, neat tables and chairs, and bright lights are all signs that a restaurant pays attention to hygiene.

During my experience, I found that although a restaurant had a rich menu, I was put off by its dirty environment.

I believe that a restaurant that pays attention to detail and maintains cleanliness is more likely to have higher standards in food safety.

Secondly, I will pay attention to the attitude and professionalism of the waiter.

At a restaurant I visited, the waiter took the initiative to guide me to my seat, recommended special dishes, and enthusiastically answered my questions.

This kind of meticulous service made me feel the professionalism of the restaurant, and also made me enjoy the food with more confidence.

Most importantly, I choose restaurants that are popular.

Usually, a restaurant is popular because their dishes are not only delicious but also safe and reliable.

During one of my experiences tasting local seafood specialties, I deliberately chose a restaurant with a long queue.

Even though the wait was long, the final food experience made it all worth it.

To sum up, choosing a clean and tidy restaurant is an important part of tasting Chaoshan cuisine.

Through my personal experience, I deeply understand the close connection between restaurant environment and food safety. I believe that through reasonable choices, we can enjoy delicious food and peace of mind in the ocean of delicious food.

2. Pay attention to the freshness of the ingredients. When tasting delicious food, I will pay special attention to the freshness of the ingredients. After all, only fresh ingredients can bring the most authentic taste.

First, I will observe the condition of the seafood.

Fresh seafood usually has a shiny appearance, no odor, and plump meat.

I once ordered a plate of Chaoshan steamed crabs at a seafood restaurant. The crabs brought by the waiter looked brightly colored and had fat legs, which reassured me that I was enjoying a delicious meal.

Secondly, vegetables cannot be ignored.

I often look on the menu to see if it says something like "picked that day," which means the vegetables are more likely to have been picked fresh that day.

Once, I ordered a Chaoshan signature green vegetable at a farm restaurant. The waiter told me that it was just picked in the morning. I really felt its freshness when I tasted it.

At the same time, I also use my sense of smell to judge the freshness of ingredients.

For example, fresh fish should not have a pungent fishy smell, but should exude the fragrance of the ocean.

Once, I tried Chaoshan glutinous rice cakes at a street stall and smelled the sweet flavor of the glutinous rice, which made me feel reassured about the freshness of the ingredients.

In general, paying attention to the freshness of ingredients can not only ensure the taste of food, but also avoid the risk of food poisoning.

When tasting Chaoshan cuisine, I will use these methods to judge whether the ingredients are fresh based on their appearance, smell, and my own feelings, so that I can truly enjoy the deliciousness and health of the food.

3. Drink bottled water and pay attention to beverage hygiene. In addition to carefully choosing clean and tidy restaurants, I also pay special attention to beverage hygiene when tasting Chaoshan cuisine.

After all, on a gastronomic journey, drinks are often the finishing touch to the perfect taste.

I would like to share a few practical methods on choosing drinks and ensuring drink hygiene, hoping to help everyone enjoy delicious food better.

First, choose bottled water.

Especially in an unfamiliar environment, bottled water is an important choice to protect your health.

I still remember one time when I was in an alley in Chaoshan, I found a small shop that looked very unique, so I decided to go in and try it.

But when ordering, I asked if bottled water was available as I always believe bottled water is the safest form of drinking water.

The waiter enthusiastically provided a bottle with a complete seal mark on it, which made me feel more at ease.

Secondly, focus on the drink making process.

In Chaoshan, cold drinks are very popular, especially in hot summer.

Once, I tried a local iced drink at a stall, but I carefully observed the preparation process after ordering.

The owner uses professional tools and gloves to handle the ingredients very neatly.