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| The Culture and Cuisine of CHINA |
| The cuisine of any country is influenced by many factors. The geography and climate of a country are two of the most important influences. In China, the geography and climate varies greatly, and therefore, the cuisine is varied. |
| And from the barren peaks of the Himalays... |
| ... to the furtile Yellow River Valley. |
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| From the northern region where it is cold enough for grains like wheat to be grown for making noodles and breads ... |
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| ... to the southern region where rice is grown. This southern region is warm and rainy, providing the ideal climate to cultivate rice, making rice a staple in the asian diet. |
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| Much of the terrain makes growing crops difficult. There has always been very few trees, making fuel for cooking limited. The chinese adapted to this by cutting food into small pieces so it would cook quickly, using less fuel. Stir-fry and steam cookery are examples of this quick cooking adaptation. |
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