Travel to the far East and experience the enchanting culture, as well as the tasty delicacies that can be found throughout the country of China.
In China, food is more than just something to eat for nourishment, it is an adventure; an experience for the senses. Throughout the different regions of China, you will find that there are some staple items offered on the menus, however the types and styles of food will vary.
Staple menu items throughout the country include rice, potatoes, bamboo and legumes. Various types of spices are also commonly used to season the foods that are prepared in this country. However, while these items may be featured throughout the country, when you travel throughout the different regions that make up this country, you will find very different approaches to cooking. In fact, China is famous for its eclectic food preparations, and that is because the different regions of this country have developed their own dishes, as well as cooking traditions. If you are planning on traveling to China to experience a food holiday, you should certainly intend to travel throughout the 8 different regions of the country. On your travels, not only will you get the chance to experience various types of tasty cuisines, but you will also be able to experience the beauty and wonder of this country.
The southwest region of China is famous for its Szechuan cuisine. This food is known the world over and it is characterized by a lot of spices, as well as garlic, peppers and ginger.
Travel into the Huangshan Mountains and you will have the opportunity to experience Anhui cuisine. Here, the main ingredients used in cooking are vegetables and herbs. Whatever dish you try here, you will likely find that mushrooms and bamboo are included.
In the coastal region of Fujian, you will find a wide variety of cooking techniques are used, including stewing, braising, steaming and boiling. As you can imagine, seafood is the main ingredient used in the majority of the dishes offered here.
In the Cantonese region, you will experience some of the most popular Chinese dishes, including Dim Sm, dumplings and stir fries.
In the Xiang prorovince and the Hunan region of China, you will find the famous Hunan style of cooking. This style of cooking is a large combination of cooking traditions from around the country, and that is due to the fact that this area is made up of a very diverse combination of ethnic groups.
As you taste the foods and experience the culture and the scenery, a food holiday in China is one that will delight your senses and fill your spirit.
