中餐 chinese cooking.ppt

Taoists: Concerned with the life-giving attributes of various foods. The medical value of food. A wish for long life. Yin and Yang in Chinese Cooking The philosophy of yin and yang lies at the heart of Chinese culture. ⅠChing Yin and Yang Hot and cold Male and female This is the traditional symbol for the forces of yin and yang. Described as two fish swimming head to tail. the Taijitu (literally diagram of the supreme ultimate) diagram. The Yin/Yang symbol represents one of the most fundamental and profound theories of ancient Taoist philosophy. At its heart are the two poles of existence, which are opposite but complementary. The light, white Yang moving up blends into the dark, black Yin moving down. Yin and Yang are dependent opposing forces that flow in a natural cycle, always seeking balance. The concept of the Taoist principles of yin and yang is based on the idea of creating harmony at the table and in the body. Cooking techniques Chinese cuisines The main elements : Color, Texture, Flavor Aroma Aroma: spring, onions, garlic, ginger and wine Flavor: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy. Textures: tenderness, crunchiness, crispiness, smoothness softness. Sweet in south, salty in north, spicy in east and acid in west. “南甜、北咸、东辣、西酸” Long history two dominant philosophies Chinese cooking “ Yin Yang Fuxi伏羲 (2,953 ~2,852 B.C.) Invented Ba Gua. FuXi’s wife Nu Huo was famous for the legendary story of mending the sky. Fu Xi was also known for teaching Chinese music, painting, fishing with nets, the domestication of animals, and the feeding of silkworms for silk. Yin methods: Steaming, poaching and boiling. Yang methods: deep-fat frying, stir-frying, pan frying and roasting. Typical Yin ingredients have a cooling nature while Yang ingredients have a warming nature. product of the traditional Chinese philosophy Taoism: Emphasizing human life in harmony with nature. Em