Chinese cooking techniques

Hey there little buddy! Do you like Chinese food? It's delicious, isn't it? But have you ever wondered how they make it so yummy? Well, there are some special techniques that Chinese chefs use to cook their food.

First, let's talk about stir-frying. Do you know what a frying pan is? It's like a flat round pan that you put on the stove to cook food. But when Chinese chefs stir-fry, they use a wok instead. A wok is like a big round pan with sloping sides, kind of like a bowl. The sloping sides help the chef stir the food quickly and evenly. They add some oil to the wok and turn up the heat really high. Then they toss the food in the wok to cook it quickly and evenly. It's like tossing a salad, but with hot and tasty food.

Another technique is steaming. This is where the chef puts the food in a basket or on a plate and places it above boiling water. The steam cooks the food slowly and gently, which helps to keep it moist and flavorful. It's like taking a warm shower, but for food instead of your body.

Now, let's talk about deep-frying. You know how you like to eat French fries? Well, Chinese chefs deep-fry their food too. They put a lot of oil in a pot and heat it up really hot. Then they put the food in the hot oil and cook it until it's crispy and golden brown. It's like making a special treat in hot bubbly oil.

Lastly, Chinese chefs use a technique called braising. This means they cook the food slowly in a flavorful liquid, like soy sauce or broth. The food gets super tender and absorbs all the yummy flavors of the sauce. It's like making a cozy and warm stew.

So there you go, little buddy! Those are some of the special techniques Chinese chefs use to make their food taste so good. Now, let's go find some dumplings and noodles to enjoy together!