Dec 25

The History of Chinese Food from the Discovery Channel: Gourmet China, A Living Legacy.

Dec 24

From the Discovery Channel: Gourmet China, A Living Legacy.

Dec 23

A continuation of Gourmet China, A Living Legacy, from the Discovery Channel.

Dec 22

From the Discovery Channel: Gourmet China, A Living Legacy.

Video description: Chinese food now holds a popular place among the entire population of the world. You can find a Chinese restaurant in every major city and in many smaller areas of the world as well. Why is Chinese food so popular? Is Chinese food healthy? What is the history of Chinese food?

The History of Chinese Food

The history of Chinese food is an interesting one. Unlike many cultures the Chinese believe that the preparation of food is an art and not simply a craft. The art of cooking Chinese food can include dishes and food preparation techniques which are difficult to develop and may require the expertise of a chef with lots of experience. One suchchicken lo mein technique is noodle pulling (scroll down to the bottom of the page to learn more about this technique). Noodle pulling requires skill and lots of practice and results in a delicious noodle dish. This article will refer to noodle pulling later on, but for now, let’s go back to the history of Chinese food.

Chinese food and the way it is prepared is very much influenced by the two major philosophies, which influence the entire Chinese culture. These dominant philosophies are Confucianism and Taoism. Both have these philosophies have influenced the way that the Chinese people cook and the way that they enjoy their food.

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Dec 21
Shu Mai
by Darly

A video recipe by Kai. How to make Shu Mai, Chinese Dim Sum.

Dec 20
Wonton Soup
by Darly

Video recipe from the Chef T ‘Authentic Chinese Cuisine’ Cooking Course teaches you how to make Wonton Soup in a simple step by step guide.

Dec 19

Cooking video on basic Preparation and Stir-fry Methods for Cooking Chinese Food from Wok Fusion.

Dec 18
Shrimp Stir Fry
by Darly

Fast and easy stir fry recipe using mushrooms, bok choy, pea pods and shrimp.

Dec 17

A video recipe of Kung Pao Chicken from Scott’s Kitchen. He states that his Kung Pao Chicken is better than any Chinese restaurant. Give it a try and please tell Scott your verdict.

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