In terms of Chinese food, it is popularly recognized that Chinese cuisine is world-famous for its perfect combination of “color, aroma, taste and appearance”. China’s unique culinary art owes itself to the country’s long history, vast territory and hospitable tradition. Chinese cuisine gives emphasis to the selection of raw material, the texture of food, the blending of seasonings, slicing techniques, and the art of laying out the food on the plate.
These four major varieties of Chinese food have been traditionally noted as “The light flavor of the south, the salty flavor of the north, the sweet flavor of the east and the spicy-hot flavor of the west.
MLA: Citation
China: Food for a Billion Plus. Films Media Group, 2002. Films On Demand. Web.08 December 2011. http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=12207&xtid=35174.
