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All spheres of life in China are inextricably linked to ancient Chinese philosophy, cooking is no exception. Already in the fourth century BC art of cooking was the subject of philosophical reflection.
In the book "Tao Te Ching" there is a mention about five flavors - bitter, sweet, sour, salty, spicy - which can destroy the sense of taste, if you use them in pure form and without additives, because any sense can be blunt, if you use it fully.
Therefore, for a long time Chinese chefs have tried to combine these flavors, creating dishes from seemingly incompatible components.
In accordance with Chinese philosophy, the universe is in harmony due to the balance of two opposing principles - "Yin"and "Yang".
Chinese chefs are also trying to find harmony in contradictions and creating culinary masterpieces that combine soft and spicy, sweet and sour, hot and cold, crunchy and soft.
Contrasting colors of the products used are also preferred.
One of the main tenets of Chinese cooking states that food should be not only tasty and good, but also therapeutic. In ancient China, the profession of a doctor and a cook were usually combined.
Even today, before taking any medicines, Chinese first turn to natural remedies and special diets, because balanced diet can do much to help overcome any ailment.
Many products that are indispensable and mandatory ingredients for the concoction of most dishes have curative and preventive properties.
These are onion, ginger, garlic, seaweed, as well as such exotic additions like dried lily buds, Chinese mushrooms. Various soy sauces, essential ingredients of any dish, are also good for your health.
This miracle product is rich in vitamins and micro-nutrients - vitamin B6, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese and protein.
In addition, Chinese chefs practically do not use salt, as soy sauce has already salty taste, and the use of salt would be excessive.
Sequence of serving dishes is also very important. The meal begins with the obligatory green tea without sugar.
In order to harmonize the stomach, the dishes "Jan" go first - it is something solid and easy to digest, containing not too much spice, not to overextend taste sensors from the beginning.
Then there is the change of courses, necessarily an odd number of dishes, a variety of taste, a way of preparation and color scheme.
The meal is finished by "Yin" dishes - something liquid or juicy - usually a soup, but can be a dessert or fruit. In the end, as always, tea!
Majestic and mysterious China, mysterious "Chinese Soul" stirred the minds of the best scientists from the time of discovery of China by Europeans.
China is a country of contrasts, a country of long history and modern cities, a state with developed industry, such as mechanical engineering, biotechnology, light and heavy industries, which include sheet sheet metal forming, and information technology and so on.