what type of food is eaten in china
Rice is China's staple food. The Chinese word for rice is fan which also means meal.. Rice may be served with any meal, and is eaten several times a day. Scallions, bean sprouts, cabbage, and gingerroot are other traditional foods.Soybean curd, called tofu, is an important source of protein for the Chinese.Although the Chinese generally do not eat a lot of meat, pork and chicken are the most commonly eaten meats. Vegetables play a central role in Chinese cooking, too. There are four main regional types of Chinese cooking. Mix ground pork (or beef), scallions, egg, salt, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water in a bowl. 2  Place 1 teaspoon of meat mixture in the center of a wonton skin. 3  Moisten the edges of wonton skin with water and fold it to form a triangle.