Shixin Hangzhou Cuisine

Author: Zhao Jianfang edited by, Wang Dihuan photography
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: As the ancient saying goes, "Above is paradise, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou." In fact, Hangzhou can rival paradise not only for its beautiful West Lake scenery, but also for the uniquely distinctive Hangzhou cuisine that has gradually formed since the Southern Song Dynasty and is renowned among food lovers as delicious and highly praised. Countless famous dishes and specialties are listed. Hangzhou cuisine is characterized by its wide range of ingredients, meticulous preparation, freshness, tenderness, and original flavors. The selected ingredients emphasize "delicacy, tenderness, specialty, and freshness." Especially, the cooking of seafood and riverine delicacies has its own unique charm. With the development of the times, the variety of cooking ingredients and seasonings has continuously increased, along with people's new dietary demands. Hangzhou cuisine, while preserving its traditional characteristics, has integrated ingredients, techniques, and flavors from other regions, creating innovative dishes with its own style, forming a distinctive new-style Hangzhou cuisine. The Hangzhou cuisine selected in this book includes both high-end dishes with exquisite ingredients and common folk dishes, as well as traditional famous dishes and innovative ones. The selected dishes are widely loved by food enthusiasts, feature unique preparations, and are accompanied by stunning photography. It is hoped to be well-received by industry readers.