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Cantonese Chinese cuisine

Chinesecuisine Cantonese According to historical writings, Cantonese cuisine appearedunder the dynasty of Western Han. It was perfected under the Southern Song withthe arrival of the imperial cooks in Guangzhou, has grown rapidly in the Mingand the Qing and spread around the world in the twentieth century as thedevelopment of foreign trade, while assimilating peculiarities of Westerncuisine.

New York alone, there are now athousand restaurants specializing in Cantonese cuisine.

Thisformed the basis of the kitchens of Guangzhou,Chaozhou and Dongjiang, is characterized by many ingredients, varied cuisineand original presentations and focuses on the preparation of tasty dishes,soft, refreshing and smooth.

Thedishes often vary with the seasons: summer and fall, offers light meals; inwinter and spring, thick and creamy dishes. Condiments used are varied and theflavors are rich (acid, sweet, bitter, salty, spicy and tasty).

Cantonesecuisine is known for its technical jian (brown) zha (fry), hui (multipleingredients and cook the dough starch when the pan of food taken out), dun(cook over low heat) and bian (blow raw).

Themost famous dishes are: the serpent’s meeting, the dragon, tiger and phoenix,Bouillon five snakes, grilled chicken with salt and cayenne pepper, beef inoyster sauce, Pig roasted, giant prawns cooked dry and baked stuffed squashsteamed.

Healthy tips :Chinese food carrot for your natural health

1. Increase resistance: lignin contained in carrots can improve the immune mechanism to indirectly destroy cancer cells.

2. Lower blood sugar and blood lipids: the carrot consumption can lower blood lipids, promote the synthesis of adrenaline, lower blood pressure and strengthen heart function. Carrot becomes an ideal food for patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease.

3. Lighten eyes: the carrot is rich in carotene, after entering the body, 50% of carotene becomes vitamin A by the action of the enzyme in the liver and the lining of the small intestine, which the effect of toning the liver to clear eyes, and treat night blindness.

4. Tone diaphragm and expand the intestines: plant fiber in carrots may increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote metabolism and purgation, and prevent against cancer.

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