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The Characteristics of China Cooking
China cuisine is rich in connotation and has distinctive national characteristics. It is characterized by extensive selection of materials, exquisite knife work, exquisite cooking and good at seasoning. There are about 3,000 kinds of cooking materials in common use, and nearly 500 kinds of condiments are used. The flavors of various condiments and ingredients are complex.

China's cooking art is gradually formed, developed and enriched during the development of cooking history. It has the characteristics of close connection between practical purpose and aesthetic value. For example, the shape of ceramic cookware is designed according to actual needs.

It is intended to be placed smoothly and heated evenly, but it gives people a sense of symmetry and balance. The continuous evolution of pottery, copper and iron is not only the improvement of technology and performance, but also the intention of pursuing formal beauty.

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Chinese food is characterized by excellent color, aroma, taste and shape, a wide variety of dishes, unique flavor, world-famous and distinctive national characteristics. To sum up, focus on the following points:

First, pay attention to material selection. In addition to the fresh texture, we should choose the appropriate varieties and parts according to the cooking requirements of the dishes, so that the materials are fine and reasonable.

Second, pay attention to cutting and matching. The color and shape of Chinese food largely depend on the cutting and matching of raw materials. Chinese food is very particular about knives and forks. Knife method should not only meet the cooking requirements of dishes, but also be convenient to cook, good in taste and beautiful in shape. In addition to reasonable nutrition and texture, it should also be brightly colored and set each other off.

Third, pay attention to heating. The reason why Chinese food is soft, tender, crisp, rotten, fragrant and beautiful is because of the accurate grasp of the temperature. At the same time, the appropriate temperature is also related to maintaining the nutritional components of raw materials.

Fourth, pay attention to seasoning. In addition to the differences in materials and cooking methods, Chinese food also comes from the changes in seasonings.

Fifth, pay attention to the use of electrical appliances. The display of Chinese food plays a role in contrast and color enhancement, especially the dishes used for banquets and decorative dishes, which should be both practical and beautiful.