Chinese

Introduction/History
Unlike many cultures the Chinese believe that the preparation of food is an art and not simply a craft. The art of cooking Chinese food can include dishes and food preparation techniques which are difficult to develop and may require the expertise of a chef with lots of experiance. The Chinese believe that the preparation of food is an art and not simply a craft. The art of cooking Chinese food can include dishes and food preparation techniques which are difficult to develop and may require the expertise of a chef with lots of experience

Typical Foods

 * Meats: Beef Noodle**
 * Fish: Stir fried fish cubes .**
 * Vegetables: Three vegetable stir- fry medley**
 * Starches: Steamed shrimp dumplings**
 * Breads: Classsic chinese nut bread**


 * Desserts: Mango pudding**


 * Condiments/Spices: Cloves/ Cinnamon/ Ginger**


 * Others:**

Famous Dishes
Beijing Roast Duck Sweet and Sour chicken

A Typical Meal
Lunch: Rice with stir fry "side dishes," mostly pork (cheaper than all other meats) with vegetables. There are also "noodle bowl" options (wonton noodle bowls for the south and dumpling noodle bowls for north).

Dinner: It's more rice with stir fry side dishes. Since pork is the cheapest of all meat, it is the most popular form of meat dish. Then the "grade" (per one's wallet capacity) goes up to chicken and fish and other seafood, for the more affluent families. The ideal "family meal" always include a healthy soup. The general rule includes meat (could be pork, chicken, or scrambled eggs, depending upon one's budget), vegetables, more vegetables, and a big bowl of soup (2 small rice-bowls per person). Eat lots and lots of rice to fill your stomach instead of eating so much "sides." If you have extra money, you can buy more meat and other "side dishes."

Recipe
Stir Fried rice- Chicken

Ingredients:

 * 4 cups cold cooked rice
 * 8 ounces cooked chicken (or substitute cooked turkey, etc.), chopped
 * 2 eggs (more if desired)
 * 1/2 cup green peas
 * 1 medium onion, diced
 * 1 green onion, diced
 * Seasonings (add according to taste):
 * Light Soy Sauce
 * Oyster sauce
 * Salt
 * Pepper
 * Oil for stir-frying, as needed

Preparation:
Beat the eggs lightly with chopsticks, add a dash of salt (Add a bit of oyster sauce if desired).

Chop the chicken meat and dice the onion and green onion. Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, pour 1/2 of the egg mixture into the wok and cook over medium heat, turning over once. Cook the other half the same way. Cut the egg into thin strips, and save for later.

Stir-fry the onion on high heat for a few moments, remove and set aside. Do the same for the green peas.