Popular Food in China

Popular Food in China
“A large part of Chinese medicine is based on the concept of yin and yang, the two forces that rule the universe. Depending on the context, yin refers to the feminine, darker, cooling forces, while yang represents the masculine, lighter, hot forces. Although sometimes depicted as being in opposition, in reality they are meant to complement one another.” Rhonda Parkinson. How many food cultures have 5000 years historyand people still believe in them? If the food culture is not good for people, it cannot last a long time. In our opinion, Chinese food is not only an eating culture, but also is an eating art.
Treating a cold or fever with soup is an ancient and time honored tradition. If nothing else, a bowl of soup, lovingly prepared, can make us think we feel better – even if it does not really help cure our illness. However, in addition to its ability to comfort, the Chinese believe certain soups have healing powers. So, our own personal favorite dish is Chinese soup.
Example: chicken soup: the hero flu and colds.
Ingredients recipe:
 A whole chicken (younger is better)
 Red dates, Chinese yam, ginger, ginseng, and dried longan
Directions:
 Boil chicken five minutes, and then change it to fresh water with red dates, Chinese yam, ginger, ginseng, and dried longan.
 Use large fire to cook one hour.
 Turn fire to low; continue cook two hours.
 Before eating, take the oil out; it is better.
Chinese soup is indispensability for Chinese people's daily life. It is not only a simple soup, but also it is a food therapy. The long history of experience tells us that Chinese soup is very healthy for human body.
Source:
Meishitianxiachina.com

Very well written. I'm impressed that this is so close to perfection, and that you've included the attribution for the quote you used.