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Chapter 3.2: Menu Reading and Food Orders

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The Situation

In another restaurant in 上海 (Shanghai), known for its 深厚的文化底蕴 (profound cultural heritage | shēnhòu de wénhuà dǐyùn), a food enthusiast embarks on a 美食探索 (culinary exploration | měishí tànsuǒ). The menu showcases the chef's 烹饪技艺 (cooking skills | pēngrèn jìyì) with an emphasis on 菜品创新 (innovative dishes | càipǐn chuàngxīn) and 创意料理 (creative cuisine | chuàngyì liàolǐ).

The diner is fascinated by the use of various 调料 (seasonings | tiáoliào) and 香料 (spices | xiāngliào), admiring how they contribute to the 融合 (fusion | rónghé) of flavors. The 食材探索 (ingredient exploration | shícái tànsuǒ) leads to exciting discoveries that blend 传统与现代 (traditional and modern | chuántǒng yǔ xiàndài) techniques.

They are fascinated by the 烹饪哲学 (cooking philosophy | pēngrèn zhéxué) that drives the 食物艺术 (food art | shíwù yìshù) and 烹饪演绎 (culinary interpretation | pēngrèn yǎnyì) found in each dish. The concept of 食物融合 (food fusion | shíwù rónghé) and 口味融合 (flavor fusion | kǒuwèi rónghé) is evident in the 美食体验 (gourmet experience | měishí tǐyàn) offered.

Each plate is a testament to the 烹饪艺术 (culinary art | pēngrèn yìshù), showcasing the chef's 料理手法 (cooking technique | liàolǐ shǒufǎ) and 风格 (style | fēnggé). Diners appreciate the 美食文化 (food culture | měishí wénhuà) and innovative use of 食材创新 (ingredient innovation | shícái chuàngxīn) that make each dish a unique piece of culinary art.


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The Sentences

文化底蕴
这道菜富含深厚的文化底蕴。
Zhè dào cài fù hán shēnhòu de wénhuà dǐyùn.
This dish is rich in deep culture.
烹饪技艺
他的烹饪技艺得到了广泛认可。
Tā de pēngrèn jìyì dédàole guǎngfàn rènkě.
His culinary skills are widely recognized.
美食探索
我们鼓励对美食的深入探索。
Wǒmen gǔlì duì měishí de shēnrù tànsuǒ.
We encourage a deeper exploration of the cuisine.
调料
精选调料增添菜品风味。
Jīng xuǎn tiáoliào zēngtiān càipǐn fēngwèi.
Selected spices add flavor to the dish.
香料
使用香料可以提升菜肴的香气。
Shǐyòng xiāngliào kěyǐ tíshēng càiyáo de xiāngqì.
The use of spices enhances the aroma of the dish.
融合
这道菜融合了中西烹饪手法。
Zhè dào cài rónghéle zhōngxī pēngrèn shǒufǎ.
This dish is a fusion of Chinese and Western culinary techniques.
食材探索
食材探索是创新菜品的关键。
Shícái tànsuǒ shì chuàngxīn càipǐn de guānjiàn.
Exploration of ingredients is the key to innovative dishes.
烹饪哲学
他有自己独特的烹饪哲学。
Tā yǒu zìjǐ dútè de pēngrèn zhéxué.
He has his own unique culinary philosophy.
菜品创新
这家店用不断的菜品创新吸引顾客.
Zhè jiā diàn yòng bùduàn de càipǐn chuàngxīn xīyǐn gùkè.
This restaurant attracts customers with constant dish innovations
料理
日式料理注重食材的新鲜。
Rì shì liàolǐ zhùzhòng shícái de xīnxiān.
Japanese cuisine emphasizes the freshness of ingredients.
风格
这家餐厅有着独特的风格。
Zhè jiā cāntīng yǒuzhe dútè de fēnggé.
This restaurant has a unique style.
食物艺术
烹饪也是一种食物艺术表现形式。
Pēngrèn yěshì yìzhǒng shíwù yìshù biǎoxiàn xíngshì.
Cooking is also a form of food art expression.
烹饪演绎
厨师对传统菜品进行了烹饪演绎。
Chúshī duì chuántǒng càipǐn jìnxíngle pēngrèn yǎnyì.
The chef makes culinary interpretations of traditional dishes.
食物融合
我们尝试不同食物的融合组合。
Wǒmen chángshì bùtóng shíwù de rónghé zǔhé.
We experiment with fusion combinations of different foods.
口味融合
菜品中的口味融合非常和谐。
Càipǐn zhōng de kǒuwèi rónghé fēicháng héxié.
The fusion of flavors in the dishes is very harmonious.
料理手法
他的料理手法精湛细腻。
Tā de liàolǐ shǒufǎ jīngzhàn xìnì.
His cooking technique is exquisite.
传统与现代
这道菜是传统与现代的完美结合。
Zhè dào cài shì chuántǒng yǔ xiàndài de wánměi jiéhé.
This dish is a perfect combination of tradition and modernity.
美食体验
这里提供了独特的美食体验。
Zhèlǐ tígōngle dútè de měishí tǐyàn.
This place offers a unique culinary experience.
烹饪艺术
她将烹饪上升为艺术层面。
Tā jiāng pēngrèn shàngshēng wéi yìshù céngmiàn.
She elevates cooking to the level of art.
食文化
中国的食文化博大精深。
Zhōngguó de shí wénhuà bódàjīngshēn.
Chinese food culture is profound.
创意料理
这个创意料理令人印象深刻。
Zhège chuàngyì liàolǐ lìng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè.
This creative cuisine is impressive.
食材创新
我们不断寻求食材创新的可能性。
Wǒmen búduàn xúnqiú shícái chuàngxīn de kěnéng xìng.
We are constantly looking for possibilities to innovate with ingredients.

 

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The Words

文化底蕴
wénhuà dǐyùn
cultural essence
烹饪技艺
pēngrèn jìyì
culinary skills
美食探索
měishí tànsuǒ
gastronomic exploration
调料
tiáoliào
condiment
香料
xiāngliào
spices
融合
rónghé
fusion
食材探索
shícái tànsuǒ
ingredient exploration
烹饪哲学
pēngrèn zhéxué
culinary philosophy
菜品创新
càipǐn chuàngxīn
dish innovation
料理
liàolǐ
cuisine
风格
fēnggé
style
食物艺术
shíwù yìshù
food art
烹饪演绎
pēngrèn yǎnyì
culinary interpretation
食物融合
shíwù rónghé
food fusion
口味融合
kǒuwèi rónghé
taste fusion
料理手法
liàolǐ shǒufǎ
cooking technique
传统与现代
chuántǒng yǔ xiàndài
traditional and modern
美食体验
měishí tǐyàn
gastronomic experience
烹饪艺术
pēngrèn yìshù
art of cooking
食文化
shí wénhuà
food culture
创意料理
chuàngyì liàolǐ
creative cuisine
食材创新
shícái chuàngxīn
ingredient innovation

 

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