Chopsticks and Chinese Food

Chopsticks and Chinese Food Chopsticks play an important role in Chinese food culture.Chopsticks are called”Kuaizi”in Chinese and were called “Zhu”in ancient times.Chinese people have been using chopsticks as one of the main tableware for more than 3000 years.

Chopsticks can be classified into five groups based on the materials used to make them,such as wood,metal,bone,stone and Compound chopsticks.Bamboo and wood chopsticks are the most popular ones used in Chinese homes.

The chopsticks have played a promoting role in the develop- ment of the cuisine techniques.Some Chinese dishes are prepared with chopsticks,such as cold and dressed dish,noodles,Instant- boiled Mutton,Candied Floss Potatoes and others dishes.

There’re a few things to avoid when using chopsticks.Chin ese people usually don’t beat their bowls while eating,since the behavior used to be practiced by beggars.Also don’t insert chopsticks in a bowl upright because it is a custom exclusively used in sacrifice.

Chopsticks may be made of any of several materials:bamboo, wood,gold,silver,ivory,pewter,and plastics.In cross-section,they may be either round or square.Some of them are engraved with colored pictures or calligraphy for decoration.Ordinary chopsticks used in Chinese homes are of wood or bamboo,those for Banquets are often ivory,whereas gold ones belonged only to the royalty and aristocracy.   

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