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Chapter 3.1: Basic Restaurant Phrases

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The Situation

In a famous 上海 (Shanghai) restaurant known for its 美食 (gourmet dishes | měishí), a diner explores the menu's wide range of 口味多样 (various flavors | kǒuwèi duōyàng). They ask the waiter about the dish's 调配 (mix | tiáopèi), curious about the 口感 (texture | kǒugǎn) and the use of 香料 (spices | xiāngliào) in different dishes.

Interested in the health aspects, they ask about the 养生 (nourishing | yǎngshēng) options and the 搭配 (pairing | dāpèi) of ingredients. The waiter recommends trying their signature 烤鸭 (roasted duck | kǎoyā), highlighting its unique 风味 (flavor | fēngwèi) and the use of 酱油 (soy sauce | jiàngyóu), 醋 (vinegar | cù), and 芝麻 (sesame | zhīma) in its preparation.

Curious about the cooking methods, the diners learn about 腌 (pickling | yān), 煎 (frying | jiān), and 烹饪 (boiling | pēngrèn) techniques that showcase the chef's 厨艺 (culinary skills | chúyì). They are intrigued by the 创意菜 (creative dishes | chuàngyì cài) that blend 中西合璧 (Chinese-Western fusion | zhōngxī hébì) styles.

While discussing various 食材 (ingredients | shícái), diners appreciate the importance of 调理 (seasoning | tiáolǐ) and the use of traditional and modern 调味品 (spices | tiáowèipǐn) in creating 传统风味 (traditional flavors | chuántǒng fēngwèi) dishes.


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The Sentences

调配
他精心调配了这道菜的味道。
Tā jīngxīn tiáopèi le zhè dào cài de wèidào.
He carefully blended the flavor of the dish.
口感
这道菜的口感既嫩又滑。
Zhè dào cài de kǒugǎn jì nèn yòu huá.
The texture of this dish is both tender and smooth.
香料
我们使用多种香料增加风味。
Wǒmen shǐyòng duō zhǒng xiāngliào zēngjiā fēngwèi.
We use a variety of spices to add flavor.
搭配
好的食材搭配能创造美味。
Hǎo de shícái dāpèi néng chuàngzào měiwèi.
A good combination of ingredients creates delicious flavors.
风味
这道川菜的风味非常独特。
Zhè dào chuāncài de fēngwèi fēicháng dútè.
The flavor of this Szechuan dish is very unique.
养生
这种茶具有很好的养生效果。
Zhè zhǒng chá jùyǒu hěn hǎo de yǎngshēng xiàoguǒ.
This tea has great health benefits.
酱油
这道菜需要加一些酱油调味。
Zhè dào cài xūyào jiā yìxiē jiàngyóu tiáowèi.
This dish needs to be flavored with some soy sauce.
适量的醋可以提鲜增香。
Shìliàng de cù kěyǐ tí xiān zēng xiāng.
A moderate amount of vinegar can enhance the freshness and flavor.
芝麻
撒上芝麻更增风味。
Sā shàng zhīma gèng zēng fēngwèi.
Sprinkle sesame seeds to add more flavor.
腌制的食物要放置一段时间。
Yān zhì de shíwù yào fàngzhì yíduàn shíjiān.
Let the marinated food stand for a while.
煎鱼时火候要控制得当。
Jiān yú shí huǒhou yào kòngzhì dédàng.
The fire should be controlled properly when frying the fish.
烤鸭
北京烤鸭是中国的著名菜肴。
Běijīng kǎoyā shì zhōngguó de zhùmíng càiyáo.
Peking Duck is a famous Chinese dish.
中西合璧
这道菜是中西合璧的创意。
Zhè dào cài shì zhōngxī hébì de chuàngyì.
This dish is a creative combination of Chinese and Western ideas.
原料
优质原料是好菜的基础。
Yōuzhì yuánliào shì hǎo cài de jīchǔ.
Quality ingredients are the foundation of a good dish.
烹饪
烹饪是一门艺术和技术。
Pēngrèn shì yìmén yìshù hé jìshù.
Cooking is an art and technique.
厨艺
他的厨艺得到了大家的认可。
Tā de chú yì dédàole dàjiā de rènkě.
His cooking skills are recognized by everyone.
调理
调理这道菜需要特别的技巧。
Tiáolǐ zhè dào cài xūyào tèbié de jìqiǎo.
Seasoning this dish requires special skills.
食材
新鲜食材是健康饮食的关键。
Xīnxiān shícái shì jiànkāng yǐnshí de guānjiàn.
Fresh ingredients are the key to a healthy diet.
美食
这个地区有很多不同的美食。
Zhège dìqū yǒu hěnduō bùtóng de měishí.
There are many different cuisines in this region.
口味多样
这家餐厅提供口味多样的选择。
Zhè jiā cāntīng tígōng kǒuwèi duōyàng de xuǎnzé.
This restaurant offers a variety of flavors to choose from.
创意菜
他喜欢尝试各种创意菜。
Tā xǐhuān chángshì gè zhǒng chuàngyì cài.
He likes to try a variety of creative dishes.
传统风味
保持传统风味是我们的宗旨。
Bǎochí chuántǒng fēngwèi shì wǒmen de zōngzhǐ.
Maintaining traditional flavors is our aim.
调味品
选择合适的调味品非常重要。
Xuǎnzé héshì de tiáowèi pǐn fēicháng zhòngyào.
Choosing the right spices is very important.

 

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The Words

调配
tiáopèi
to mix/blending (in cooking)
口感
kǒugǎn
texture (of food)
香料
xiāngliào
spices
搭配
dāpèi
to pair (foods/flavors)
风味
fēngwèi
local flavor
养生
yǎngshēng
nourishing/health-preserving
酱油
jiàngyóu
soy sauce
vinegar
芝麻
zhīma
sesame
yān
to marinate/pickle
jiān
to pan-fry
烤鸭
kǎoyā
roast duck
中西合璧
zhōngxī hébì
fusion of Chinese and Western
原料
yuánliào
ingredient
烹饪
pēngrèn
cooking
厨艺
chú yì
culinary art
调理
tiáolǐ
to season (food)
食材
shícái
food ingredient
美食
měishí
delicacy/gourmet food
口味多样
kǒuwèi duōyàng
diverse flavors
创意菜
chuàngyì cài
creative dishes
传统风味
chuántǒng fēngwèi
traditional flavor
调味品
tiáowèi pǐn
seasoning

 

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