The History of Chinese Cuisine
The History of Chinese Culture and Cuisine
Thesis: Chinese cuisine has been around for thousands of years. I believe Chinese cuisine has influenced our country immensely.
Outline
I. Introduction A. Chinese Cuisine 1. Where did it originate 2. Traditional Staples B. Chinese Culture 1. Beliefs A) Chinese New Year B) Kitchen God C. Chinese Tea Culture
II. Chinese Cuisine A. Basic Meats 1. Chicken 2. Beef 3. Pork B. Basic Seasonings
III. Cooking Methods A. Stir-Frying B. Chopstick History
V. Conclusion A. Chinese cuisine today
Cheyenne Wagner
14234 SE 62nd Ct.
Summerfield, Florida 34491
March 3, 2011
Ward Period 2
Word Count: 1713
The History of Chinese Culture and Cuisine
Chinese cuisine originated over five thousand years ago, and has stayed with our country ever since. The culinary traditions of China have been devised and perfected over a long period of time, and carried from place to place. There is an old Chinese saying, “Food is the first necessity of the people.” ("History of Chinese Cuisine" NP). Since food is so important to the Chinese, shopping for food to cook as well as eat is often a daily task on the streets of China. Fruits, vegetables, and sometimes meats are sold by vendors in markets on the streets. If a recipe needed a certain vegetable it was easy to just walk down to your local market and find what you needed. Since the Chinese grow all of their own vegetables, they often grow what is easy to grow in their geographic area. They couldn’t always go to the street vendors to get meats though; they would find wild animals and kill them to cook over a fire. Cooking food was often an issue also, because China didn’t have big forests; fuel to cook with was often difficult to find. (Regan 32.) In wheat farming areas of northern China, they often make their own bread, noodles, dumplings, and steamed bread. According to Chinese tradition, Noodles are symbolic of long life and good
Thesis: Chinese cuisine has been around for thousands of years. I believe Chinese cuisine has influenced our country immensely.
Outline
I. Introduction A. Chinese Cuisine 1. Where did it originate 2. Traditional Staples B. Chinese Culture 1. Beliefs A) Chinese New Year B) Kitchen God C. Chinese Tea Culture
II. Chinese Cuisine A. Basic Meats 1. Chicken 2. Beef 3. Pork B. Basic Seasonings
III. Cooking Methods A. Stir-Frying B. Chopstick History
V. Conclusion A. Chinese cuisine today
Cheyenne Wagner
14234 SE 62nd Ct.
Summerfield, Florida 34491
March 3, 2011
Ward Period 2
Word Count: 1713
The History of Chinese Culture and Cuisine
Chinese cuisine originated over five thousand years ago, and has stayed with our country ever since. The culinary traditions of China have been devised and perfected over a long period of time, and carried from place to place. There is an old Chinese saying, “Food is the first necessity of the people.” ("History of Chinese Cuisine" NP). Since food is so important to the Chinese, shopping for food to cook as well as eat is often a daily task on the streets of China. Fruits, vegetables, and sometimes meats are sold by vendors in markets on the streets. If a recipe needed a certain vegetable it was easy to just walk down to your local market and find what you needed. Since the Chinese grow all of their own vegetables, they often grow what is easy to grow in their geographic area. They couldn’t always go to the street vendors to get meats though; they would find wild animals and kill them to cook over a fire. Cooking food was often an issue also, because China didn’t have big forests; fuel to cook with was often difficult to find. (Regan 32.) In wheat farming areas of northern China, they often make their own bread, noodles, dumplings, and steamed bread. According to Chinese tradition, Noodles are symbolic of long life and good
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