Cantonese Cuisine: Fresh and Original Flavor

Cantonese cuisine, also called Guangdong Cuisine comes from Guangdong Province in southern China and has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is one of the most influential Chinese cuisines in the world, and many Chinese restaurants overseas mainly serve Cantonese dishes.

Cantonese cooking focuses on bringing out the natural taste of ingredients. It is known for using fresh, seasonal produce and having a light flavor. The cuisine uses many cooking methods, such as stewing, stir-frying, and steaming, all aimed at preserving the natural flavor and texture of the food. Stews are especially particular, often cooked slowly over low heat for hours, resulting in a rich taste and high nutritional value. Steaming keeps the original flavor and tenderness of the ingredients. Clay pot dishes, such as clay pot rice, cook rice, meat, and vegetables together so that the rice absorbs the aroma of the meat, with a golden crispy crust forming at the bottom for a unique flavor.

Famous dishes include shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns, roast goose, and white cut chicken.