Situasi (Inggris)

In the southern region, 潮州卤水 (Cháozhōu lǔshuǐ, Teochew marinated meat) exemplifies the intricate balance of flavors for which Guangdong cuisine is celebrated. Heading northwest, 新疆烤羊肉串 (Xīnjiāng kǎo yángròu chuàn, Xinjiang grilled lamb skewers) offers a taste of the Silk Road with its rich spices and succulent meats. In the heart of China, 山西刀削面 (Shānxī dāoxiāomiàn, Shanxi knife-shaved noodles) and 湖北热干面 (Húběi règānmiàn, Hubei hot dry noodles) offer a glimpse of the diverse noodle dishes that define the region's culinary landscape.

Jiangxi's 抚州荷包蛋 (Fǔzhōu hèbāo dàn, Fuzhou poached eggs) introduces a simple yet flavorful dish, while 贵州酸汤鱼 (Guìzhōu suāntāng yú, Guizhou sour soup fish) highlights the bold and tangy flavors typical of Guizhou cuisine. From Anhui, 臭鳜鱼 (chòu guì yú, stinky mandarin fish) showcases the province's love of strong, fermented flavors.

Moving north, 河北炖鸡 (Héběi dùn jī, Hebei Steamed Chicken) and 内蒙古烤全羊 (Nèi Měnggǔ kǎo quán yáng, Inner Mongolia Roasted Whole Lamb) reflect the hearty and robust dishes suited to colder climates. 宁夏羊肉泡馍 (Níngxià yángròu pàomó, Ningxia lamb soup with bread) and 甘肃牛肉面 (Gānsù niúròu miàn, Gansu beef noodles) further illustrate the diverse uses of meat across China's vast landscapes.

In contrast, the coastal provinces offer dishes such as 海南鸡饭 (Hǎinán jī fàn, Hainan chicken rice) and 山东鲅鱼水饺 (Shāndōng bàyú shuǐjiǎo, Shandong mackerel dumplings), which showcase the abundance of seafood. Eastern provinces such as 江苏扬州炒饭 (Jiāngsū Yángzhōu chǎofàn, Jiangsu Yangzhou fried rice) and 浙江西湖醋鱼 (Zhèjiāng Xīhú cù yú, Zhejiang West Lake Vinegar Fish) showcase dishes that emphasize the natural flavors of their ingredients.

Across the Special Administrative Regions, 香港炒面 (Xiānggǎng chǎomiàn, Hong Kong fried noodles) and 澳门葡式蛋挞 (Àomén púshì dàntǎ, Macau Portuguese egg tarts) reflect the fusion of Chinese and foreign culinary influences. Meanwhile, 台湾卤肉饭 (Táiwān lǔròufàn, Taiwanese braised pork rice) and 海南清补凉 (Hǎinán qīngbǔliáng, Hainan refreshing herbal jelly) highlight the island's diverse food scene, from hearty dishes to cooling desserts.