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1.) The Chinese Hamburger
In the chinese language is called “肉夹馍” (Rou Jia Mo). In english it would be just called “Pork Belly Buns”
Its originated from “西省” (Shaanxi Province)
Usually in between the buns its pork belly stewed with Soy Sauce
2.) Tofu pudding
In the chinese language its called “豆花” (Dòuhuā). In English it goes by the name of “Tofu Pudding”
Its a chinese snack that was had very soft tofu in it. Its also has been given other names like, “Soybean Pudding”
3.) Peking Duck
Peking duck was originated from 北京 (Běijīng).
They have been making Peking duck since the Northern and Southern Dynasties.
A fun fact: The name was originally named 燒鴨子 (shāo yāzi)
The Peking duck dish has come a long way, going through the food chain of classes soon becoming a national dish that symbolizes china.
1.Chinese dumpling
The chinese dumpling is very important for the Chinese New Year Festival. The festival lasts for 15 days, people don’t celebrate all 15 days by the way.
The chinese dumpling looks similar to a silver ingot. They symbolize wealth and fortune
2. Rice Cake
The way how to say Rice Cake in chinese “年高” (Nián gāo). It sounds similar to, “一年高” (Yī nián gāo). It symbolizes a higher income, growth of children and usually a promise for a better year.
3.Yuán xiǎo
元宵(Yuán xiǎo) Is eaten on the last day of the 15 day celebration of the Chinese New Year. at least in the northern parts of china.
In the southern parts of China they eat another traditional dish called 汤圆(Tāngyuán)
The two look almost identical. But the filling process is different
These dishes symbolize family togetherness and brings the family harmony, happiness and luck in the new year.
Inventions Paper 1. Paper was made around 100BC. The han Dynasty, “Ho-Ti” started the paper making industry. The person who made paper went by the name of, “蔡伦” (Ts’ai Lun). How he made paper was with the bark of trees, remnants of hemp, rags of cloth, and fishing nets.
2. Porcelain
The material of porcelain are, clay mineral kaolinite, feldspar, ball clay, glass, bone ash, steatite, quartz, petuntse and alabaster.
Porcelain was made during the Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 BC
No one knows who actually made Porcelain til this day
3. Gunpowder
Gunpowder is chinese is 火药 (Huǒyào).
The materials 火药 is made of is It consists of a mixture of sulfur (S), charcoal (C), and potassium nitrate (saltpeter, KNO3).
The person who made 火药 by Taoists for medical reasons
