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 and celebrities. But they were subsequently adopted by ordinary people. Among the most famous family dishes are Confucianstyle (孔府菜) and Tanfamily style (谭府菜). In addition, “Dongpo Pork (东坡肉)” “diced chicken stirfried with chili and peanuts (宫保鸡丁)” are also popular dishes.4．Ethnic⑤ food.These originated in minorityinhabited areas, and became popular nationwide. Famous ethnic dishes include roast beef, “sliced mutton hot pot (羊肉火锅)” and shashliks (烤肉串)．5．Vegetarian food.Because most monks eat vegetarian food, it is also known as “monastery dishes ( 斋 饭 )”. There are a wide variety of flavors. These dishes are often cooked in such a way as to look and taste exactly like meat and fish.6．Medicinal dishes, or food therapy.The Chinese believe that mixing tonics with food adds flavor to the food and is good for health. Famed ...
