By Zachary
China's food has a long and interesting history. From the food prepared for the Emperor himself in The Forbidden City to the food made today in our very own China town, every form of food is interesting and usually delicious.
ABOVE: The Emperor Seafood restaurant in Chinatown, Calgary
What We Eat in Western Chinese Food
*not as much as in china.
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What They Eat in China
**Surprisingly, a delicacy |
In Chinatown it is considered a delicacy to eat at any one of the Exotic restaurants. Just walking by makes you squirm with delight at the sweet aroma emerging from the shops. One Example of Chinatown food is the delicious Emperor's Seafood restaurant next to the Chinese Cultural Center. If you walk into this great place you will be welcomed by the helpful staff and shown to your table prior to you walking in. The all-you-can-eat buffet demands you to go for seconds. If you want an authentic Chinese food experience the Emperor's Seafood restaurant is an excellent choice. Chinese restaurant meals today are rich in animal foods, but the truth is that the vast majority of Chinese cannot afford to include much in the way of meat or fish in their diets. Rice is China’s most important cereal. In the Southern regions it is consumed at all three meals. Tea is among the world's oldest and most revered beverages. It is today's most popular beverage in the world, next to water. Tea drinking has long been an important aspect of Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.
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SWEET
AND SOUR PRAWNS (SHRIMP)
Ingredients:
Marinade:
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions: Marinate prawns for 20 minutes in egg white, cornstarch, salt, water and oil. Mix together the tomato ketchup, sambal oelek, MSG, sugar, rice wine and cornstarch. Peel garlic and ingwer and chop finely. Also chop scallions finely. Heat 3/4 liters oil in a pan or wok and fry half of the prawns. Take them out of the pan after 45 seconds and drain them. In another pan or wok put 5 tablespoons of oil and fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add prawns and fry while stirring constantly. Add prepared sauce and fry for 1 minute. Add chopped scallops and 2 tablespoons oil. |