1、Unit Six Sightseeing and Dining (II),Travel in Jiangsu,Sharks Fin Soup Heavenly Gift,Abalone RiceLuxury Item,Warm-up Questions,1. How do you know about Chinese cuisine? Any special dishes you prefer or you would like to recommend? 2. Can you tell the origins of certain dishes like “West Lake Vinegar
2、 Fish” or “Dongpo Pork”?,General Impression of Chinese Cuisine,Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the Chinese cultural treasures. Chinese cookery has developed and matured over the centuries, forming a rich cultural content. It is characterized by fine selection of ingredients, precis
3、e processing, particular care to the amount of fire, and substantial nourishment. Local flavors and snacks have formed according to regions, local products, climate, historical factors, and eating habits.,General Impression of Chinese Cuisine,Chinese dishes appeal to the senses through color, shape,
4、 aroma and taste. For local styles, Beijing cuisine combines the best features of different regional styles. Shandong cooks are skillful at exhibiting the fresh seafood. Sichuan cooks specialize in chilies and hot peppers and Sichuan dish is famous for aromatic and spicy sauces. Guangdong cooking ma
5、kes use of a variety of ingredients. They look for fresh, tender, crisp textures. Huaiyang cuisine stresses the natural flavors. Dishes are strong but not greasy, and light but delicate.,Schools of Chinese Cuisine,There are eight major schools of Chinese cuisine, named after the places where they we
6、re conceived: Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. For a brief appreciation of the cuisine, it is possible to break it down into four major regional categories: Northern Cuisine: Beijing Cuisine, which has been developed from the Shandong school, is renowned for
7、Imperial Official Cuisine and Peking Roast Duck. Another specialty of the North of China is Mongolian Hotpot, which is a Chinese version of fondue(瑞士奶酪火锅). It is eaten in a communal style and consists of a central simmering soup in a special large round pot into which is dipped a variety of uncooked
8、 meats and vegetables, which are cooked on the spot. A cheap and delicious local fast food is shuijiao (dumplings), similar in idea to Italian ravioli.,tempting dumplings,mouthwateringroast duck,Schools of Chinese Cuisine,Southern Cuisine: Guangdong (Cantonese food is famous for being the most exoti
9、c in China. The food markets in Guangzhou are a testimony to this, and the western visitors are often shocked by the enormous variety of rare and exotic animals that are used in the cuisine, including snake, dog, turtle and wild cat. In addition, people in Canton have formed a very special style of
10、social gathering, namely, the morning tea and afternoon tea. This is most popularly called going to yumcha because the drinking of tea is so strongly associated with the snack foods (Dim Sum) served. Most dim sum foods are savory pastries-steamed or fried dumplings, filled buns, noodles. There are a
11、lso sweet pastries, vegetables, meats. The portions are bite-sized, and they are served in small quantities, usually three or four to a plate, so that the diners can enjoy a variety of foods, whether they eat very little or indulge in a huge feast.,Magic Meal,Schools of Chinese Cuisine,Eastern Cuisi
12、ne: Shanghai, Zhejiang and Fujian cookings are rich and sweet, often pickled. Noted for seafood, hot and sour soup, noodles and special dishes like Buddha Jumps the Wall, Shrimp Meat with Dragon Well Tea, West Lake Vinegar Fish, etc. Western Cuisine: Sichuan and Hunan food is spicy, often sour and p
13、eppery, with specialties such as Diced Chicken Stirred with Soy Sauce and Peanuts, and Spicy Bean curd.,Helpful Sentences,Making a reservation or confirmation at a restaurant 1. Hello! Can I help you?Hello! This is from Jiangsu CYTS. I called to confirm the meal for tonight, which was reserved by ou
14、r travel agency three days ago. 2. Id like to confirm the reservation for the tour group of 30 people from Hunan OCTS. It has been booked under the name of Miss Meng.Let me check the reservation record. 3. What time do you want your table?12:30 p.m. 4. May I have the menu, please?Heres the menu. 5.
15、What would you like to have?We just want to have a quick, simple meal. 6. Do you have a set menu?Yes, we offer a set of eight dishes with a soup.,Special requests for a meal 1. Im sorry to say that one member in my tour group is a vegetarian. He just has vegetables and doesnt eat meat or fish. Im af
16、raid I have to change the order a little bit.No problem. We can prepare vegetable dishes for him. 2. The vegetarian would like to have vegetable dishes separately and he agrees to pay the extra fee by himself.All right. What kind of vegetable dishes does he want? 3. The elderly lady over there has s
17、pecial requests for food: she doesnt eat mutton and she doesnt like gourmet dishes. 4. Sorry to trouble you, but we have a group of Muslims who do not eat pork. Could you prepare beef for them instead.Dont worry. We can cook beef for them. 5. One young lady from Australia is seriously allergic to se
18、a food. 6. That elderly man suffers from diabetes, so he cannot eat food that contains sugar. He is on a special diet.,Introducing Chinese cuisine and specialties 1. As you know, Chinese cooking has a long history and is famous all over the world for its rich flavor and delightful colors. 2. Chinese
19、 cuisines place great emphasis on the four elements: color, aroma, flavor and shape. They seek a balance of textures, flavors, and colors with a meal. 3. Chinese cooking lies in the variety and proper use of seasonings. 4. The harmonious proportion of the five tastes (sour, hot, bitter, sweet and sa
20、lty) produces the best flavor. 5. Chinese cooking is particular about cutting; different materials and ingredients are cut into different shapes for different dishes. 6. What are the cutting methods?Dicing, shredding; slicing, or cutting into strips, pieces, cubes, etc. 7. Is there any difference be
21、tween Cantonese food and Northern food?One is lighter and the other is heavy and spicy.,8. Variations in regional cooking and materials are common; consequently, a local dish that you liked in one area can be virtually impossible to get in the next. 9. Shandong features wheat buns and pancakes, rath
22、er than rice. 10. Hangzhou cuisine is light, fresh, and sweet, and is known for its delightful blending of sweet and salty flavors. 11. No one should leave the city without tasting these specialties. 12. I think the fish will be to your taste. 13. They specialize in tender stewed fish. Paying the bi
23、ll 1. How would you like to pay the bill?By check. /In cash./ By credit card. 2. They accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Eurocard.,Related Special Terms,Culinary terms Banquet Feast Servings 上菜 Set meal A set of eight dishes with a soup A set of four dishes with a soup,Main course/dish T
24、he first course The last course Starter/appetizer Side dish 配菜 Cold dish Chinese salad 凉拌菜 Home dish Rural dish Dessert/refreshments snack,Culinary Arts,Ways of cutting Dices Pieces, slices Shreds Strips Chunks minced,Ways of cooking Stir-frying 炒 Stewing 炖 Boiling Pickling 腌 Mixing 拌 Roasting Steam
25、ing Seasoning 调 Smoking Braised 红烧，焖,Cuisine and Dishes,Cantonese cuisine Whole roast pork Roast pigeon Roast pork Spicy salty pork spareribs Sweet and sour spareribs Beef in oyster sauce Sliced cold chicken Lettuce in oyster sauce Egg velvet Stuffed winter melon Beef fillets roasted on an iron plat
26、e,Sichuan cuisine Sichuan style hotpot Fried diced pork with chili Shredded pork with hot spicy sauce Husband and wifes pork lung slices Diced chicken with chili and peanuts Bean curd in Sichuan style Tender stewed fish Garlic eggplant Hot and sour cabbage Sauted string beans,Cuisine and Dishes,Huai
27、yang cuisine Beggars chicken Fried Mandarin fish in squirrel shape Stewed minced pork balls with brown sauce Sweet and sour jelly fish skin Quick-fried eel shreds Salt boiled prawns Frozen pork shoulder Jingle bells Dried mushroom with green cabbage,Northern cuisine Crisp-fried chicken Beijing roast
28、 duck Braised spareribs in brown sauce Braised pork Crackling-fried tripe Braised pork tendons Toffee apples Fresh cucumber mixed with soy sauce Stir-fried bean sprouts,Oral Practice,Dialogue One A=Local guide B=Waitress B: Hello! May I help you? A: Hello! Im Zhou Hao from China Comfort Travel of Sh
29、anghai._1_ (我前天打电话预定了明天两桌16人团的中餐，现在我先来定菜单)。 B: Welcome to our restaurant! Just a moment please. Let me check the reservation record. Yes, I see it. You may sit at the two tables by the corner tomorrow. A: _2_（有靠窗边的座位吗？） B: Let me see. Yes, you can. A: _3_ (太好了，谢谢!） B: What time do you want your tabl
30、e? A: _4_ (十二点半来就餐。请把菜单给我好吗?） B: Heres the menu. What would you like to have?,A: _5_ (我们想用便餐，有套餐吗?） B: Yes, we offer a set of eight dishes with a soup. A: _6_ (听上去不错，能告诉我八菜一汤的套餐有哪些菜呢?） B: Sure. Please have a look at the set meal. A: _7_( 我瞧瞧，红烧扣肉、酱鸭、松鼠桂鱼、炒蛋、鱼香茄子、香菇菜心、豆芽、麻婆豆腐、时蔬汤。很好，菜足够了。） B: Would y
31、ou like anything to drink? A: _8_( 每桌来四瓶橙汁。） B: All right. A: _9_( 好的。两桌16人团八菜一汤的套餐，每桌四瓶橙汁。） B: OK. We look forward to your visit tomorrow. A: Thank you. Bye.,Keys,1. I called the day before yesterday to reserve two tables for a tour group of sixteen people for lunch tomorrow. Im coming to set the m
32、enu. 2. Any chance of the two tables by the window? 3. Thats very kind of you. 4. 12:30 p.m. May I have the menu, please? 5. We just want to have a quick, simple meal. Do you have a set menu? 6. That sounds good. Can you tell me what kinds of dishes are on the set menu? 7. Let me see. Braised pork,
33、stewed duck with soy sauce, fried Mandarin fish in squirrel shape, scrambled egg, garlic eggplant, dried mushroom with green cabbage, fried soy sprouts, tofu in Sichuan style and vegetable soup. Good! Thats enough. 8. Four bottles of orange juice for each table, please. 9. Yes, thats right. We will
34、have a set of eight dishes, with a soup, for two tables of sixteen people, with four bottles of orange juice for each table.,Oral Practice,Dialogue 2 A=Local guide B=Tourist 1 C=Tourist 2 B: Miss Cao, what are the special features of Hangzhou dishes? A: _1_（口味清淡，原料新鲜，咸中带甜）。 C: Are they similar to Hu
35、aiyang dishes? You told us yesterday that Huaiyang dishes are light, fresh, sweet, and mild. A: _2_（是的，与淮扬菜相似，但独具特色。杭州菜甜咸适中，有许多特色菜。看，这就是东坡肉）。 B: Is Dongpo named after a person? A: _3_（是的，这道菜是以宋朝诗人知府苏东坡的名字命名的，苏堤也是）。 C: Yes. I just thought Id heard of the name before. A: _4_ （另一道杭州特色菜西湖醋鱼据说也是苏东坡想出来的。这
36、道糖醋鱼的原料取自半公斤左右的西湖鲤鱼，在清水中养一到两天，去除湖里的泥腥气后烹饪而成）。,B: What a gourmet Su Dongpo was! A: Yes, definitely. _5_（这道菜是龙井虾仁，白色的虾仁与翠绿的龙井茶叶相得益彰，杭州菜烹饪色香味俱全）。 B: They are pleasant to look at. A: _6_（味道也不错。摆在你们桌上的还有宋嫂鱼羹、炸响铃。西湖莼菜汤。你们在杭州千万不能错过这些美食哦）！ C: How lucky we are! A: _7_（好了，热气腾腾的美味佳肴正等着你们了，大家开始就餐吧）！ B: My mouth
37、 is watering. Lets start! A: _8_（祝大家胃口好）！ C: Thank you! You too.,Keys,1. Lightness, freshness, and sweetness. 2. Yes, quite similar but with its own specialties. Hangzhou dishes are known for their delightful blending of sweet and salty flavors. There are many famous dishes in Hangzhou. Look, this i
38、s Dongpo Pork. 3. Yes. It is named after the Song poet and governor Su Dongpo. Su Causeway is also named after him. 4. Another specialty, West Lake Vinegar Fish, legend goes that it was another creation of Su Dongpo. The sweet-and-sour dish is prepared from West Lake carp of about half a kilogram in
39、 weight which is first kept in a special tank for a day or two to remove the smell of mud from the lake bottom-dwelling fish.,Keys,5. Another dish is called Shrimp Meat with Dragon Well Tea. The white shrimp meat goes well with the green tea leaves. Hangzhou cuisine keeps a good balance between colo
40、r and taste. 6. They are delicious, too. The other local specialties you see on the table are Sister Songs Fish Broth, Jingle Bells and West Lake Shield Soup. No one should leave the city without tasting these specialties. 7. Well, steaming dishes are waiting for you. Please start. 8. Have a good appetite!/ Bon appetite!,Assignment,Give a brief introduction to Min Cuisine, either in dialogues or PPT form.,
