Chinese Learning Blog: Delicious Chinese Food---”糖醋里脊Sweet and Sour Pork”

China is famous for its various delicious food. As a Chinese learner, if you have chance visiting China, you must try those famous Chinese cuisine. One of those delicious Chinese dish, is “糖醋里脊 (táng cù lǐjǐ) Sweet and Sour Pork” Therefore, in today’s Chinese learning blog, I’m going to give you a brief introduction about this food. And if you want to learn more about Chinese cuisine, you can find free online Chinese tutors, or take some Chinese courses.

“糖醋里脊” is a popular Chinese dish in western countries. Chinese characters “糖” and “醋” means “sugar” and “vinegar” respectively, which are two often-seen Chinese ingredients. “糖醋里脊”belongs to Zhejiang cuisine, one of the major eight cuisines in China. After eating “糖醋里脊 Sweet and Sour Pork,” people will be impressed by its bright red color, sweet and sour flavor, and being crispy outside and tender inside.

When cooking, the process of “stir-frying” and “frying” are very important. In other words, mastering these two skills is critical in making an authentic “糖醋里脊.” People who like “糖醋里脊” should also try “西湖醋鱼 (xīhú cùyú) West Lake Vinegar Fish” and “冰糖甲鱼 (bīngtáng jiǎyú) Steamed Turtle in Crystal Sugar Soup” which are famous Zhejiang cuisines and also sweet and sour.

Well since you have learned the characteristics of “糖醋里脊,” can you tell me how to order this dish in Chinese restaurant? If you still have some questions, you can ask help from free online Chinese tutors, or take some Chinese courses to get familiar with those basic Chinese characters about Chinese food. That’s all for today’s Chinese learning blog, see you next day!