In China, there are many types of traditional Chinese breakfasts. In the north of China, breakfast is abundant, flavorful, and enjoyable to eat. The breakfast in the Southwest is exquisite and varied. Breakfast has its own local characteristic in each city of China.
1. Northeast China – Geda Soup (Dough Drop Soup)
Geda Soup is the authentic northeast cuisine. The flour is made into pieces and thrown into the pot to make soup. Some people like big dough, and other people like small dough. Chinese people also add some cabbage, spinach, laver, coriander, and persimmon (tomato) in the soup. The choices of vegetables depend on each person’s preferences. It is delicious and nutrient. (Recipe for Geda Soup)
2. Shanxi – Roujiamo (Chinese Hamburger)
Roujiamo is known as Chinese Hamburger, which is a perfect combination of two kinds of food: beef or pork broth and steamed burger. Hamburger puts meat broth and steamed burger together, and they complement and contrast each other. Thus, meat and steamed burger are taking their tastes to the extreme. The steamed burger is fragrant, and the meat is crisp. The taste of Roujiamo is fat instead of greasy, and the flavors linger long after eating. Even if Roujiamo is from Shaanxi, people are able to enjoy it in almost every city on both sides of the Changjiang River. People can find it in the morning when they go to work or study every day. It has already become a real national breakfast. (Recipe for Roujiamo)
3. Hubei – Wuhan Hot and Dry Noodles
Hot and dry noodles are a Wuhan special breakfast. It was originally Wuhan food, but it is very popular in Hubei and many other places, such as Suizhou, and Xiangyang. Actually, hot and dry noodles in the Huangshi area are also known as Cold Noodles with Sesame Sauce. With the population increasing in Hubei and other provinces, Wuhan hot and dry noodles have become popular in many places, and are one of the most popular noodles. (Recipe for Hot and dry noodles)
4. Jiangsu – Soup Baozi (Soup Dumpling)
Jiangsu, on the other hand, is known for their Soup Baozi. Soup baozi has the beauty of form. The content is exquisite and unique, and features meat combined with broth. While people bite into the Baozi, they will taste meat, very soft steamed flour, and northland broth at the same time. It has an integrated charm. Eating soup baozi, the broth is the top of the list, followed by the dough and meat stuffing. (Recipe for Soup Baozi)
5. Zhejiang – Pan-Fried Baozi
Deferent with Soup Baozi in Jiangsu, Pan-Fried baozi is a soft, small, steamed, and stuffed bun with a layer of a crispy bottom. Moreover, Pan-Fried Baozi plus shallot aroma is a very complex, fascinating taste. In the winter, eating a Pan-Fried Baozi which is just out of the pot and is stuffed with pork is a great way to drive away the cold. (Recipe for Pan-Fried Baozi)
6. Sichuan – Chaoshou
Chaoshou, which is like Chili oil Wonton, is a famous snack food of Sichuan. This snack is tender and delicious, and the soup is slightly spicy and fragrant. Sichuan people called the Wonton “Chaoshou.” Wonton is produced throughout China, but Chili oil Chaoshou is one of the most famous varieties. When people go to a Chaoshou restaurant, they can meet a little girl sitting between wonton wrapper and the meat stuffing, packaging Wonton. The Wonton is like butterflies flying into the dustpan plate. Chaoshou is not only delicious but also pretty. (Recipe for Chaoshou)
In addition to the above breakfasts, each region has its own special food. Because the geographical environment affects climate, and climate affects crops and human habits, coupled with thousands of years of inheritance, such a wide variety of food culture is not surprising. Visit China to enjoy all kinds of delicious breakfasts!