Chaoshan cuisine (seaside cuisine)

Chaoshan cuisine is a traditional food in Chaoshan area of China, which is famous for its unique seaside flavor and delicacy. Chaoshan area, located in the southeast of Guangdong Province, is an area with marine fishery as its main industry. Therefore, Chaoshan cuisine takes seafood as the main ingredient, but also pays attention to the use of local vegetables and meat, as well as unique seasoning methods, forming a unique Chaoshan cuisine.

Characteristics of Chaoshan vegetables

Chaoshan cuisine is famous for its lightness, delicacy and delicacy. The most representative ones are Chaoshan hot pot and Chaoshan casserole porridge. Chaoshan hot pot is based on its clear soup base, fresh seafood, meat and vegetables, with Chaoshan unique seasoning, which is delicious and not greasy. Chaoshan casserole porridge is made of rice, meat, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients in a casserole. It tastes delicate and nutritious.

Besides hot pot and casserole porridge, Chaoshan cuisine has many other specialties, such as Chaoshan brine platter, Chaoshan fish balls, Chaoshan beef balls, Chaoshan beef and so on. These dishes have a common feature, that is, using local ingredients and unique seasoning methods, so that people can feel the unique flavor of Chaoshan area in the process of tasting.

Method for making Chaoshan vegetables

The production method of Chaoshan vegetables is complicated, which requires a certain amount of time and skills. Here are some common methods of making Chaozhou-Shantou vegetables.

Chaoshan hotpot

Materials: seafood, meat, vegetables, seasonings, etc.

Steps:

1. Prepare seafood, meat and vegetables, and wash them for later use.

2. Prepare hot pot bottom material. The base material of Chaoshan hot pot is generally clear soup or chicken soup, and appropriate seasoning can be added according to personal taste.

3. Pour the chafing dish bottom material into chafing dish and heat it until it boils.

4. Cook seafood, meat and vegetables in hot pot.

5. You can eat it with Chaoshan special seasonings, such as garlic paste and tofu brain.

Chaoshan casserole porridge

Materials: rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, etc.

Steps:

1. Wash the rice and soak it for half an hour.

2. Prepare meat, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients and cut them into small pieces for later use.

3. Put the rice and meat into the casserole, add appropriate amount of water, boil and turn to low heat for 30 minutes.

4. Put the seafood and vegetables in the casserole and continue to cook 10 minutes.

You can add some seasonings when eating, such as salt and pepper.