Chaoshan cuisine holds a significant position in both Chinese and global culinary culture. Its enduring vitality is attributed not only to nature's generosity and the unique influence of Chaoshan culture but also to the dedication, inheritance, and promotion by generations of culinary masters and discerning individuals.
Hand-hammered beef balls
As the "Hometown of Chinese Chaoshan cuisine," Shantou will host the 2024 World Teochew Cuisine Conference from January 12th to 14th. This marked Shantou's inaugural hosting of a world-class food exhibition, inviting renowned figures from the global culinary realm to share the essence of "Chaoshan flavor."
As a branch of Chinese cuisine, specifically one of the eight great culinary traditions known as Cantonese cuisine, Chaoshan cuisine is renowned for its delicacy. It embodies the culinary wisdom and artisan spirit of the Chaoshan people, emphasizing the meticulous preparation of dishes.
Chaoshan beef balls
Despite being a regional cuisine, Chaoshan cuisine has gained global recognition for its distinctive flavors. Following the adventurous spirit of the Chaoshan people, it has ventured beyond Chaoshan to become one of the widely embraced representatives of Chinese cuisine worldwide. Chaoshan restaurants can be found across China and increasingly around the world, continuously bringing forth delicacies like Shantou's braised goose, fish rice, pickled dishes, and various pastries. This culinary export has earned Chaoshan cuisine the reputation of "Where there's tide, there are Chaoshan people, and where there are Chaoshan people, there's Chaoshan cuisine."
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The food industry in Shantou is thriving, with over 500,000 people employed in the catering sector. More than 100 chefs have received national and Guangdong provincial cooking honors. There are over 40,000 various catering enterprises, including more than 50 nationally and provincially recognized prestigious restaurants. Additionally, four restaurants from Shantou have been featured in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, making it the only city in the Chaoshan region to be listed.
Chaoshan cuisine reflects the artisan spirit of the Chaoshan people.
The hosting of the 2024 World Teochew Cuisine Conference in Shantou is not only a recognition of the development of the Chaoshan cuisine industry in Shantou but also expected to bring numerous benefits to the local Chaoshan cuisine sector.
Shantou has meticulously crafted Zhenbang Road Food Street.
The event has extended invitations to renowned chefs, distinguished culinary advisors, experts, scholars in gastronomy, and accomplished food bloggers from around the globe to gather in Shantou and savor Chaoshan cuisine. Numerous culinary industry associations, leading food enterprises, and hundreds of distinctive dining brands from various locations are participating in the exhibition in Shantou. This provides a platform for professionals to exchange cutting-edge information, collaborate, and enhance the influence of Chaoshan cuisine both domestically and internationally.
Source:Yangcheng Evening News
