Famous China dishes from the past to present always leave a special impression on those who have tasted them once. Let’s start the journey with Asia News Daily to discover specialties from this land with countless dishes with unique and new flavors.
Review of Peking roast duck – extremely famous Chinese dish
Peking duck is known as one of the famous Chinese dishes, especially in the Beijing region. Just taste it once and you’ll never forget its authentic Chinese flavor, and this dish has conquered many food enthusiasts because of its unique cooking style. The skin of roast duck always has a characteristic dark brown, crispy and thin color combined with a passionate, attractive aroma.
To be able to prepare this Chinese specialty dish, the ducks often have to be chosen very carefully so that when roasted, the meat will smell fragrant and not smell bad. The main spices used to marinate the duck are red vinegar, buckwheat, five spice, sugar, and salt, then roasted over charcoal.
Peking duck has a characteristic skin color that is dark brown, crispy and thin
Szechuan tofu
Sichuan cuisine is a very important part of Chinese cuisine, in which one cannot ignore the very familiar dish Sichuan tofu. This dish was born in the Qing Dynasty, made from young tofu, satay, minced meat combined with many other typical Sichuan spices to create a very unique and characteristic dish.
When eaten, Sichuan tofu is often spicy and hot. Eating it with rice is the perfect choice to fully enjoy this typical Chinese dish. This dish is not only a popular Chinese dish but is also very popular with tourists in many different places. If you have the opportunity to visit China, MIA.vn hopes that you will try enjoying Sichuan tofu once. The unique flavor of this dish will definitely make you fascinated.
The spicy and hot taste is the typical flavor of Sichuan tofu
Wonton noodles
Wonton noodles are not only a favorite dish of many people, but this dish is also included in the family’s daily menu. Wonton noodles are a perfect combination of noodles and delicious wonton cakes, bringing a new feeling to this dish. However, making a bowl of wonton noodles is not a simple task. When cooking, chefs must always follow a very strict rule. When cooking, the dough must be thin so you can see the filling inside but not torn, the broth must be clear, without lumps and must be sweet to the taste, the noodles should be yellow and chewy but soft. . The above factors have contributed to helping wonton noodles become one of the famous Chinese dishes.
Wonton noodles are the perfect combination of noodles and wonton cake
Dongpo braised pork
One of the traditional Chinese dishes is Dongpo braised pork . This dish is named after a famous poet, To Dongpo braised pork – the first person to prepare the above specialty. The meat has a rich, dark brown color and is well absorbed with spices. When eaten, it feels fatty but not greasy, soft but not crushed because it is meticulously and thoroughly processed.
Dongpo braised pork meat with characteristic color and fragrant flavor
Sichuan spicy hot pot
Sichuan spicy hot pot is not only a trademark dish of Sichuan in particular but also a quintessence of Chinese hot pot in general. The dish is famous near and far because just eating it makes you feel a strange craving. Even if you haven’t enjoyed it yet, you can still feel the aroma and characteristic spicy flavor of this hot pot. There are two things that determine the deliciousness of Sichuan spicy hot pot: the hot pot sauce and the dipping sauce.
To be able to produce this famous Chinese dish, the hot pot broth needs to go through many elaborate stages such as stewing bones and Sichuan spices. A good pot of hot pot is one that has absorbed the sweetness of the bones, the sourness of vinegar and the spiciness of chili. When eating hot pot, you can eat it with familiar dishes such as beef, chicken, vegetables… All of these combinations create an unforgettable flavor of a Chinese dish.
Sichuan spicy hot pot is a Chinese dish bearing the brand name of the Sichuan region
Banh mantau
Banh man tau also has another name which is Chinese dumpling with a history of more than 1800 years. Since its inception, banh man tou has become one of the most popular Chinese dishes. The filling of the dumplings is made from minced meat combined with vegetables, and the crust is made from white flour. Cakes are often prepared by steaming or frying until golden brown. This is a traditional dish often eaten on Chinese New Year’s Eve and carries with it a value of the beauty of Chinese culture.
Mantou cake is often eaten by Chinese people on New Year’s Eve
Juniper eggs
Hundred-year eggs (also known as thousand-year eggs) are one of the famous Chinese dishes you must enjoy once in your life. Eggs are preserved under layers of gourds, lime and rice husks. After a few months, the egg yolk will turn dark green. Meanwhile, the egg white will gradually turn orange and taste salty when enjoyed. In ancient times, this dish was often used to offer to kings and gradually became a popular traditional dish to this day.
White day eggs are also known as thousand-year eggs
Roasted chestnuts
When autumn turns to autumn, roasted chestnuts become a popular snack in China. Chestnuts are usually roasted in a large pan with black sand and granulated sugar. After roasting, chestnuts will be very soft, sweet and fragrant. Besides autumn, you can also enjoy roasted chestnuts in winter to dispel the cold while sipping and chatting with friends.
Chestnuts after roasting will be soft, sweet and fragrant
Clay grilled chicken
Another name for clay-roasted chicken is beggar’s chicken. The chicken is prepared with very delicious spices, especially the outside is covered with a thick layer of lotus leaves, which adds to the aroma of the chicken. When you eat at some restaurants, you will enjoy chicken left intact in clay. When eating, you will be served with the clay separated, which is extremely attractive. This Chinese dish has contributed to making Chinese culinary culture more interesting and unique.
Clay-grilled chicken is wrapped in a layer of lotus leaves, making the meat more delicious
Sparkling puller
After being steamed, dumplings will become a typical Chinese breakfast dish. This type of cake is made by Chinese people as the main dish during the New Year and gradually becomes a traditional cake here. In particular, Chinese people believe that dumplings are a symbol of luck and the reunion of family members at the beginning of the year.
Dumplings are made from two types of rice: sticky rice and regular rice. Depending on each person’s preferences, the filling can be made from minced pork or beef along with some accompanying vegetables. The cake has a very beautiful semicircle shape, and when eaten with sauce or noodles, it is delicious and attractive.
Dumplings are a traditional Chinese New Year dish
Above is a review of delicious and attractive dishes of Chinese cuisine. With a variety of dishes combined with distinct flavors, China has conquered the world with its unique cuisine. It is certain that Chinese dishes will give you a lingering and unforgettable feeling. If you have the opportunity to visit China , reward yourself with a wonderful experience with the cuisine here and don’t forget to bring along the AsiaNewsDaily.Com travel guide to have the most favorable trip!