Zhejiang Cuisine

Zhejiang Cuisine，or Zhe Cuisine，which originated from Zhe jiang Province in the south-east of China，is famous for its crisp，tender，and fresh dishes.Using rich local ingredients，Zhe Cuisine has a wide choice of materials.The season and variety of main ingredients are important when the cook choose materials to strengthen the freshness of the dishes.The most famous dishes include Dongpo Pork，Beggar’s Chicken，West Lake Carp in Sweet and Sour Sauce，and so on.

Zhe Cuisine consists of three ma jor styles，namely Hangzhou，Ningbo，and Shaoxing styles.Hangzhou style features clearness，delicateness，and purity.Besides seafood and freshwater fish，Hangzhou style is fond of using seasonal vegetables，especially bamboo shoots.Ningbo style is especially famous for seafood.The best-known Ningbo cooking techniques are stewing，baking，and steaming.The taste is fresh and soft，and the original flavor of the material is emphasized.Shaoxing style is related to thick soup and pure flavor.

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