There is an old saying in China since ancient times, "Food is the first priority for the people." Therefore, the hard-working ancient people maximized the function and use of food according to the time and place, and passed it down from generation to generation to form major cuisine schools. The most familiar and representative ones in China are the "eight major cuisines" of Shandong, Sichuan, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan and Hunan.
The formation of each cuisine has gone through a long period of time, and is inseparable from its long history, geographical location, climatic conditions, resources, specialties, and eating habits. I think the most impressive thing is Sichuan cuisine, which is full of color, flavor and spicy flavor. But Sichuan cuisine doesn’t seem to be the best match for this hot summer.
Today I will introduce to you Cantonese cuisine. Some people compare Cantonese cuisine to a romantic and elegant prince. Cantonese cuisine, also known as Cantonese cuisine, is one of the four traditional Chinese cuisines and one of the eight major cuisines. Cantonese cuisine is composed of three local flavors: Guangzhou cuisine, Chaoshan cuisine, and Dongjiang cuisine. Each cuisine in these three places also has its own unique cuisine. There are differences.
Due to geographical and weather conditions, Guangzhou cuisine is mostly fresh and tender. In addition, he combined the characteristics of Shunde, Nanhai, Dongguan, Xiangshan and other local flavors, combined the strengths of hundreds of schools, formed his own brand, and then carried it forward. Guangzhou cuisine is oily but not greasy, rich in ingredients, light but not bland. Pay attention to the style and quality of the dishes. Guangzhou cuisine is most famous for its white-cut chicken, roast goose, honey-glazed barbecued pork, etc.
Chaozhou cuisine is located in the Chaozhou area and has its own style. Specializing in cooking seafood, various soups, and beets. Chaozhou cuisine pays more attention to knife skills and appearance, and has a lighter taste. Dongjiang cuisine mostly focuses on meat and fishery casseroles, which are heavy on oil and salty in taste, giving it its own unique flavor. Dongjiang cuisine mainly includes Dongjiang salt-baked chicken, Dongjiang stuffed tofu, and braised pork with pickled vegetables.
Due to various reasons such as geographical location, environmental factors, economic conditions, culture, customs and traditions. The selection of Cantonese cuisine is very exquisite, the ingredients used are also diverse, and the cooking techniques are also diverse and changeable. Guangdong’s food has always had its own ideas and creativity, and until now, Cantonese people have a clear understanding of different ingredients and different cooking techniques. It is also suitable for cooking with various flavors.
Guangdong is a city of integration and intersection. In ancient times, the migration of people and the development of maritime trade led to the entry of Westerners. Therefore, in the continuous development and integration, Guangdong has inherited both the traditional Chinese food culture and habits. Traditional and absorbing all aspects of foreign ingredients and cooking methods. Combined with local and public tastes and eating habits, a very distinctive local food culture has been formed. Therefore, Cantonese cuisine has become a very representative food culture genre.
Cantonese cuisine is mostly light and pursues the original taste of the food. In addition, Cantonese cuisine has a wide selection of ingredients, including birds and animals, delicacies, fish, crabs, and seafood. Everything can be included in Cantonese cuisine. And due to the special geographical location of Guangdong. As a result, people in remote areas in ancient times could only survive by eating wild game in the mountains. This gives people the wrong impression that Guangzhou people eat everything.
Guangzhou is an area that pays more attention to the combination of medicinal food. Medicinal food is the same food that every household in Guangzhou makes. Food and health are integrated and interact with each other. The two complement each other and form the best combination.
Another very representative thing in Guangzhou is morning tea. As the saying goes, "Eat in Guangzhou, taste in Xiguan", tea plays an important role in Guangzhou. Morning tea in Guangdong is mainly exquisite and diverse. There are two types of refreshments: dry and wet. They are a favorite way to have breakfast.
Cantonese cuisine is China’s representative cuisine abroad. Because the opening hours are earlier, Cantonese cuisine has been exported overseas earlier, and the cooking methods of Cantonese cuisine are more complicated, delicate and exquisite. Cantonese cuisine is a culture, a folk custom, a tradition, and a spirit that is constantly passed down.