Unit 1 Food for thought《舌尖上的中国》热播以来,迅速成为吃货们的视觉盛宴,那些让你垂涎欲滴的中国菜,都分为哪些种类呢
让我们一起来了解一下吧
Chinese food can be classified into six categories①:1
Local dishes
This refers to a class of dishes with very strong local flavors② that came into existence in line with localproducts, climate and customs
Among the most well known local dishes are “sea cucumber braised with scallion (葱烧海参)” of Shandong, “hot and spicy hot pot (香辣火锅)” of Sichuan
2.Royal③ dishes
These used to be prepared by the imperial kitchen for emperors and empresses
Usually, they are fancifully named and exquisitely prepared with the best ingredients
Among the most famous are “all birds pay court to the phoenix (百鸟朝凤)” and “swastikashaped braised pork slices (万字扣肉)”.3.Family dishes
These used to be reserved for highranking bureaucrats④