Shanghai cuisine
/ʃæŋˈhaɪ kwɪˈziːn/
EN
A regional Chinese cooking style originating from Shanghai, known for its balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, often using soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar as key seasonings.
Many tourists visit Shanghai to try authentic local dishes like xiaolongbao and braised pork that are staples of Shanghai cuisine.
Etymology
The term combines the name of the coastal Chinese city Shanghai, with the French loanword cuisine meaning 'cooking' or 'kitchen', referring to the distinctive food traditions of the Shanghai region.
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Related Words
xiaolongbaobraised porksweet and sour spare ribsShanghai-style noodles
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