1.What is your favorite food?
Well, that’s a tough question because I love so many different kinds of food, especially anything spicy. I love the specialties from Sichuan Province. I am sure you are familiar with Sichuan cuisine. They use red hot chilies with meat or vegetables. Everything is so tasty and colorful!A couple of days ago, I went out for dinner with some friends and we had spicy food: meat and tofu, as well as green beans and all kinds of vegetables in a spicy hot pot. It was unbelievable!It’s going to make my mouth water just thinking about it!
What kinds of food are popular in your country?
It really depends on where you are. You know how huge our country is. So every area
offers different types of cooking(=of cuisine), different specialties.The coastal regions are usually big on sea food: in Fujian we love to eat fish and shrimps, and crab, anything from the ocean. In the western regions of China, they tend to eat spicy food, with lots of peppers. In the north, they eat dumplings, and a lot of fried foods.In general, the Chinese eat a lot of rice and vegetables. And in the last 10 years, everyone has been eating more meat too, thanks to the economic development our country has experienced.
Is it usual for the whole family to eat together in your country?
Yes, definitely. Having dinner together is very common in China. Families usually pay a lot of attention to this. Dinner time is a great chance for everyone to sit together and enjoy a great meal. In addition, it’s a good opportunity for relatives to catch up with one another, since everyone is so busy these days.You know, during the national holidays, families generally stay home and cook together. It’s like a tradition. Food is a very important aspect of Chinese culture.
Who cooks the food in your home?
My grandmother cooks most of the time, and occasionally my mother does too.But I must admit that the best food we ever get is when my father is in charge!He’s a real chef but he only cooks during the holidays, when he’s not working.
What are some of the benefits of eating home-cooked food?
Well, obviously the food is cleaner; it’s not as oily as in restaurants;and because it’s prepared with love, home-cooked food always tastes better! At home, my mother always prepares the food very carefully. She buys the vegetables herself; she selects the best parts of the meat, and gets rid of the fatty bits too.And most important, she doesn’t use too much MSG or oil.
What do you think about fast food?
There are different kinds of fast food. If we are talking about KFC and McDonald’s, I would tell you that, although the burgers are tasty, people shouldn’t eat there too much because the sauces there are too fattening and full of calories.This is why we call it junk food. On the other hand, there is also a lot of Chinese fast food, like noodles and fried rice. I think they are obviously not the best, but they can be convenient from time to time when you are in a rush.
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