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Freshly steamed dim sum, stir-fried vegetables just out of the wok, morsels of crispy tender duck, smoky noodles, piping hot soup… the list goes on and on. It’s hard to know where to start with this Chinese food <\/a>guide, after all, it’s a vast cuisine, at times so simple and at other times, so rich with flavour and depth matched by its history, heritage, legacy and place in our world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chinese cuisine is iconic | \u00a9 Khachik Simonian\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While food plays an important role in Chinese culture, because of China’s<\/a> former empires and geographical location, their cuisine has influenced many other countries across Asia<\/a>. As Chinese people moved around the globe and explorers came and went, their food traditions began to travel across the continent and beyond. Chinese favourites like rice, noodles, and tofu, for example, became a feature of many different cuisines. Today, Chinese food has been adapted for the western palate and to South Asian tastes alike, and their ancient cooking techniques inspire chefs from all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not that you really need any advice on how to eat your way through one of the most popular cuisines on the planet, but to elevate it a little more, here’s your Chinese food guide.<\/p>\n\n\n

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See Also: <\/em>Your Ultimate India Food Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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An overview of Chinese cuisine in a minute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in East Asia, and one of the world’s most populated countries, China is huge and boasts a topography of mountains, rivers, forest lands, and even the desert. You’ll find a tropical climate in the south and freezing temperatures in the north. All of these factors have influenced Chinese food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with its geographical diversity, religion and philosophy have also impacted the evolution of Chinese cuisine. For example, in the Taoist diet, food plays an integral role in the faith, and certain foods have spiritual, mental and physical benefits. China is also influenced by Chinese Buddhism, and this brought about Buddhist cuisine, vegetarian cooking that grew out of monasteries. Because of the large population of Muslims living in the country, Chinese Islamic cuisine came to pass. Chinese medicine also impacts the way people eat; for example, in traditional Chinese medicine, eating vegetables cooked as opposed to raw is favoured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delicious traditional noodles from Wuhan, China | \u00a9 Myles Yu\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

China’s diversity has led to regional food variations that reflect climate, geography, history, and lifestyle. Before being introduced to the rest of world, different styles of Chinese cuisine, seasoning and cooking techniques were born of different regions, and continue to play a huge role in the country’s food, even today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are eight man regional culinary traditions in Chinese cuisine: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n