Boiling – The Test of a Good Cook
 by: Michael Sheridan

Let’s take a look at one of the most basic forms of cooking – immersing food in hot water.

Yes, I know. That includes simmering as well. But I want to look at boiling, some of the different foods involved and the ways in which they are treated.

Boiling is really divided into two separate methods. One is to place the food in cold water and Continue reading chinese food – Boiling – The Test of a Good Cook – free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com →

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Top 5 Communication Tips for Couples
 by: Alan Stafford

1. If you want to be a better communicator, be a better listener. This means listening without reaction and without judgment. When your partner shares, you are observing your partner’s innermost feelings and emotions. These feelings are neither good nor bad. This is just how your partner feels. You don’t have to agree.

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Chinese food now holds a popular place among the entire population of the world. You can find a Chinese restaurant in every major city and in many smaller areas of the world as well. Why is Chinese food so popular? Is Chinese food healthy? What is the history of Chinese food?

The History of Chinese Food

The history of Chinese food is an interesting one. 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 experience. One such technique is noodle pulling http://royalpandarestaurant.samsbiz.com/page/18jcr/Home.html (scroll down to the bottom of the page to learn more about this technique). Noodle pulling requires skill and lots of practice and results in a delicious noodle dish. This article will refer to noodle pulling later on, but for now, let’s go back to the history of Chinese food.

Chinese food and the way it is prepared is very much influenced by the two major philosophies, which influence the entire Chinese culture. These dominant philosophies are Confucianism and Taoism. Both have these philosophies have influenced the way that the Chinese people cook and the way that they enjoy their food.

Confucianism and Chinese Cuisine

Confucius was the man behind the Confucianism beliefs. Among many other standards Confucius established standards for proper table etiquette and for the appearance and taste of Chinese food. One of the standards set by Confucius (you might have noticed this at an authentic Chinese restaurant) is that food must be cut into small bite size pieces before serving the dish. This is a custom that is definitely unique to the Chinese culture.

Knives at the dinner table are also considered to be a sign of very poor taste by those who embrace Confucianist beliefs. The standards of quality and taste that Confucius recommended required the perfect blend of ingredients, herbs and condiments–a blend which would result in the perfect combination of flavor. Confucius also emphasized the importance of the texture and color of a dish, and taught that food must be prepared and eaten with harmony. Interestingly enough, Confucius was also of the opinion that an excellent cook must first make an excellent matchmaker.

Taoism and Chinese Cuisine

Those who follow the Taoism beliefs focus on the health benefits of particular foods vs. the presentation of the same. Taoists search for foods that will increase their health and longevity. They search for foods that have healing powers. Many times these benefits were often referred to as ‘life giving powers’. For instance, the Chinese found that ginger, which can be considered to be a garnish or a condiment was found to be a remedy for upset stomachs or a remedy for colds.

Is Chinese Food Healthy?

Chinese food, when authentic is probably the healthiest food in the world. Some restaurants, which are not authentic, prepare their menu with highly saturated fats or with meats that contain unhealthy amounts of animal fat. These Chinese restaurants are not recommended and they are both neither authentic nor healthy.

Good Chinese food however, is prepared and cooked with poly-unsaturated oils. Authentic Chinese food does not require the use of milk-fat ingredients such as cream, butter or cheese. Meat is used, but not in abundance, which makes it easy for those who love authentic Chinese food to avoid high levels of animal fat. Many believe that authentic Chinese food is really the ideal diet.

Chinese Restaurants in Every Part of the Nation

Whether it is in a Tennessee Chinese Restaurant to a New York Chinese restaurant you are going to find culinary dishes that are both healthy and delicious. Savor the flavor with Chinese food!

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To find out more information in regards to delicious Chinese food, authentic Chinese restaurants in Tennessee, or noodle pulling, please feel free to contact The Royal Panda Restaurant.

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Olympic Breakfast Heroes
 by: Eddy Chavey (aka Mr. Breakfast)

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At the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, the physical endurance and dexterity of the world’s greatest athletes will be on display. The television coverage will show many emotional vignettes about what it takes to reach the Olympics, but they’ll fail to mention one of the most important ingredients of athletic Continue reading chinese food – Olympic Breakfast Heroes – free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com →

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Useful Tips For Traveling To China

Climate in China

China has continental and seasonal climates. Most parts are within the temperate zone but the southern areas have the tropical or subtropical climates while the northern regions fall in the Frigid Zone. Climates in different regions can be complicated. For instance,

Heilongjiang Province in the north has a long winter and virtually Continue reading chinese food – Useful Tips For Traveling To China →

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The Diversity Of American Cuisine

“American Cuisine”!!! What on earth is that?? The Americans don’t have any cuisine they can call their own. That is the typical response of any gourmand and connoisseur of food, who considers himself knowledgeable and informed. But is such a sweeping dismissal true?? Granted the food that we know today as coming from the continent of America is not really Continue reading chinese food – The Diversity Of American Cuisine →

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The Impact Of Iso 22000 On The Global Market Place

In recent years, food safety has increasingly become an important issue to consumers. This is largely due to the food safety scandals that have been covered by the press in a number of countries. Over the last decade, China in particular, has been at the center of a number of food safety scandals. In 2004, it was reported that 13 babies died Continue reading chinese food – The Impact Of Iso 22000 On The Global Market Place →

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So how many people do you know that order pizza or Chinese food to be delivered to their homes? If you ask me, I would say near everyone does. It is such a large part of this generation and has become a natural way of life for many homes. Now think, how many of those times do you actually pick up your pizza or Chinese food from the store then bring it home? The answer should be far less than usually. Continue reading chinese food – Chinese Food Delivery and Pizza Delivery Are of the Past! →

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There’s something about Chinese food that just attracts people like magnets. Chinese cooking works like magic to turn a normally bland vegetable or meat into a colourful, flavoursome dish. The sesame chicken is a Chinese dish that’s popular throughout the world. It’s one of the most sought after dishes from Chinese restaurant menus. Not only is sesame chicken tasty to eat; it’s also easy to prepare at home. When you’re planning a party or family celebration at home, you could prepare this dish as main course. It doesn’t take much time to cook and will definitely find a lot of takers.

The sesame chicken is said to have originated from the Hunan region of southern China. Sesame seeds have been a staple in Chinese food since time immemorial. The Chinese have a strong belief in the nutritional value of these seeds; they are said to be a great source of calcium, proteins and essential minerals. Of course, there’s also the taste! Sesame seeds enhance the flavour of any dish.

This may not be the perfect dish for weight watchers because it involves deep drying the chicken; but it sure is a wonderful fare to have when you feel like indulging. The combination of crispy fried chicken with tangy sweet sauce and toasted sesame seeds is a treat to the taste buds. So whenever you feel like giving yourself a treat, just try out this simple recipe with ingredients you’ll normally have at home. Finish off the cooking part in less than 30 minutes and relish the taste of restaurant-like fare at home.

You’ll need –

* Chicken breasts (whole, deboned) – 3

* Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp

* Enough peanut oil for deep frying

Dice the chicken to make 1 inch pieces. Toast the sesame seeds and keep aside.

To make the marinade –

* Soy sauce – 2 tbsp

* Cooking wine – 1 tbsp

* Sesame oil

* Flour – 2 tbsp

* Corn flour – 2 tbsp

* Water – 2 tbsp

* Baking powder – ¼ tsp

* Baking soda – ¼ tsp

* Cooking oil – 1 tsp

Mix all these ingredients and soak the chicken pieces in this marinade for about 20 minutes. While this is marinating, you can prepare the sauce.

You’ll need –

* Chicken broth – 1 cup

* Water – ½ cup

* Vinegar – 1/8 cup

* Cornflour – ¼ cup

* Sugar – 1 cup

* Soy sauce (dark) – 2 tablespoons

* Sesame oil – 2 tablespoons

* Chili paste – 1 teaspoon

* Crushed garlic – 1 clove

Combine all these in a pot and keep stirring till the mixture start boiling. Close and simmer to use after you finish deep frying the chicken.

Heat the peanut oil and deep fry chicken pieces, one batch at a time. Drain with paper tissues. When this is done, heat the sauce again till it starts boiling.

Take a serving bowl and place the fried chicken. Cover with hot sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Traditionally, sesame chicken is served along with boiled jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.

If you would like to see the photo of this dish, check here: http://www.foodchinese.org/featured-gallery-of-chinese-food/sesame-chicken-2/

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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…

minxeats: Chinese New Year Celebration Welcoming the Year of the …

Mr Minx and I were two of 36 members and friends of the Charm City Chowhounds who paid a mere $25 per person to enjoy Continue reading chinese food – Latest chinese food news – minxeats: Chinese New Year Celebration Welcoming the Year of the … →

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