Chinese Cuisine

Chinese Cuisine By Sarah Kolver A Brief History Of Chinese Cuisine The tradition of Chinese cooking was originally introduced by China s first prime minister, Yi Yin of Shang Dynasty in the 15th Century BC. There were two preponderating philosophies... More

Chinese Cuisine By Sarah Kolver A Brief History Of Chinese Cuisine The tradition of Chinese cooking was originally introduced by China s first prime minister, Yi Yin of Shang Dynasty in the 15th Century BC. There were two preponderating philosophies of Chinese tradition and both greatly influenced the development of the Chinese cooking branch of art. Philosopher Confucius stressed the creative and social expressions of cooking preparations and eating. He stated that in the Chinese culture, you must never meet together without foodstuffs as it was considered extremely rude to invite people to your house without providing the right kind of food. Confucius created the values of cooking and table manners, which are still used in China to this very day. The Philosopher also stressed the greatness and value of presentation involving the use of material, colour, texture and grooming of a dish. Harmony was his presidency. He implemented the thinking of “Live to eat Less