Tian is a type of Chinese food made with steamed or boiled vegetables, meat or seafood. The ingredients are mixed together and cooked in a special sauce. The vegetables, meat and seafood are usually cut into thin slices or cubes, mixed with other ingredients and cooked in the sauce. The cooked mixture is then served over cooked rice or noodles. Tian is often served as part of a larger Chinese meal or as a snack between meals.