Chinese cuisine

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chinese-cuisine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What makes Chinese cuisine special?Chinese cuisine is one of the world’s oldest, with a history of more than 3,500 years. It is famous for dishes like noodles, dumplings, and Peking duck, and it uses a wide range of flavors and cooking techniques.
2. Why do foods in different parts of China taste so different?China’s big size means each region has its own climate and crops. Farmers grow different grains and vegetables, so chefs use local ingredients to make unique dishes.

Mala: A distinctive flavor profile from Sichuan cuisine characterized by the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns and the heat of chili peppers.
Wok Hei: A Cantonese term referring to the 'breath of the wok,' the complex smoky aroma and flavor imparted by high-heat stir-frying.
Five Flavors: The fundamental taste categories in Chinese cuisine: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami, which are balanced in dishes.