Before we dive in, a quick breakdown of China, by the numbers: Population: 1.4 billion Ethnicities: 56 Area: 9.6 million square kilometres Cuisines: 8 That’s right, Chinese food as we know it is actually made up of 8 different regional cuisines, each unique in style and cooking technique. Curious how […]
Not to burst your foodie bubble, but for the most part, the Chinese food that you and I know and love isn’t actually authentic. That’s right, my friend. A majority of the dishes at your local Chinese spot are, well, westernised interpretations of the real thing. The ever-popular dim sim, […]
While they’re arguably the most intimidating eating tools for many of us, chopsticks have been the cutlery of choice across Asia for thousands of years. In fact, almost one-third of the world’s population uses chopsticks every day, roughly the same amount that use knives and forks (who knew?). And on […]
Brimming with exciting flavours, exotic ingredients and age-old recipes, Chinese food in Australia owes its legacy to the early pioneers, waves of immigrants and modern-day food innovators. And with that, let us take you on a brief journey through the rich history of Chinese cuisine in our fair country! Chinese […]
