5 things about Chinese Cuisine you may not know…

5 Things about Chinese Cuisine you may not know….

Soupy ending:
Unlike most world cuisines, the soup is part of the last course in Chinese cuisine. The Chinese say that it allows for better digestion, especially after an entrée of pork or duck.

Frozen secret:
Ice cream is believed to have originated in China around 2000 BC. Many accounts left by historians suggest that an emperor enjoyed ice cream and kept it a royal secret until Marco Polo visited China and took the frozen food to Italy.

Ancient tapas:
Most of the ancient Chinese food was prepared in bite-sized pieces, so they could be picked and eaten with chopsticks. This was because it was considered inappropriate to use forks and knives on the table as these instruments were often used as weapons.

The right way to start the day:
A traditional Chinese list of breakfast must-eats consists of rice, noodle rolls, porridge, bread or fried pancakes served with tea. Soy milk is also part of the platter.

Honourable head:
When whole fish or poultry such as chicken or duck is served, the head of the animal is usually directed to the guest of honour as a sign of respect.