China Flashcards
What are two facts about the Coastal Region of China?
shanghai, rice, soy sauce + sugar + fish + vegetables + salty or gravy-laden dishes, bird’s nest soup, sea food, soft steamed rolls stuffed with meat and vegetables
What are two facts about the Inland Region of China?
hot, heavily spiced, Szechwan pepper (fagara), Szechwar duck
What are two facts about the Southern Region?
Poorest, best known to Americans, turtle soup + egg rolls + egg foo yung + roast pork
Why is the Yellow River called that, what causes its floods and what do they do?
It carries yellow soil, the floods are caused by trees having been cut down for agriculture which destroy the land
How long is the Great wall of China, what are its three purposes, and where is it?
4,000 miles
1-keep out invaders from the north
2-regulate trade
3-prevent smuggling
What are the four largest countries?
Russia, Canada, China, United States
What and where is the highest point in china?
Mount Everest at the border of Nepal and china
How much Chinese land can be cultivated and how much is mountainous?
~15%
60%
What are two facts about the Northern Region of China?
cycles of famine and flood, wheat flour, garlic and scallions, Peking duck is the most famous, they also have noodle dishes, steamed bread and dumplings
What is dining considered?
A ceremony
When were chopsticks introduced?
The han dynasty
What do chinese people eat at every meal, what kind of table do they use and how do they serve large meals?
Rice, round, additional dishes
Do chinese people waste food?
No
What are the general components of meals?
Large amounts of vegetables, rice, small bits of meat
How often do they buy food?
Daily
How would they preserve meats, vegetables, and fruits?
Salting, pickling, drying/canding
Describe the nutrition of meals
healthy, cheap, less carbs and protein and more vegetables than western meals
What are the three religions of china?
Taoism, buddist, confucianism
What do people call china and what is the capital?
People’s republic of China, Beijing
What are three facts about the famous uprising?
Tianamen square in 1989, pro-democracy peaceful demonstration by college students, thousands injured killed or imprisoned
What is the most popular festival (date), when does it begin and what happens?
New year (Feb 19th 2015)a week before their new years, feast, toys for children, and fireworks + parades
How do you gain the favor of the kitchen god?
Burn his picture with honey on his mouth
What are chopsticks and whicks made of?
bamboo
What are woks made of?
Cast iron
Describe the most common cooking method
Stir frying- little oil, high heat, seals in juices and flavor
What is red stewing?
Slow, food is quickly browned and braised, low heat, covered pan, name comes from darking of food due to soy sauce
What are the three main steps of deep frying?
Oil-350/75, small amounts of food added, cook for a few minutes then remove and drain, fry again to get maximum crispness
What is steaming?
Cooks food quickly in a cloud of moist air
What is black tea called?
Red tea
