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  • Rice has been China's staple crop for millennia and is eaten at every meal.The Chinese word for "meal" is "fan," which also means "rice," so it's easy to see how vital rice is. Noodles and tea are also widespread Chinese staple foods.

    History

    Rice has been grown all over what is now China since prehistoric times. Rice grown where it's wet and hot is known as "paddy-style" and is the most common, although the Chinese have also developed rice to grow in dry areas. The two most popular varieties of this Chinese staple food are long-grain rice (indica) and short, sweet, sticky rice (japonica).

    Significance

    In the Mandarin regions of Northern China, flour noodles are a common staple food. The flour is also rolled into pancakes or dumplings and cooked with duck meat. "Peking duck" comes from this region.

    Potential

    Rice and noodles are cooked with sauteed vegetables or with pork, chicken or tofu as a protein. Rice may also be sweetened and eaten as a dessert.

    Beverages

    Tea is the national beverage of China and is drunk at every meal, whether green, black or oolong. It's commonly served in handle-less cups and without milk or sugar.

    Fun Fact

    Birthdays are a special day for the Chinese. People may eat "longevity noodles" on their birthday in hopes that these will bring them long, prosperous lives.

    Source:

    Flavorandfortune.com: Rice

    Foodbycountry.com: China

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