Well, you will be in for a treat. China is now not only a great nation with great traditions, it’s one of the oldest civilizations in the world. With a population of 1.4 billion people and a vast array of cultures, it’s perhaps unsurprising that Chinese cuisine with a rich and diverse food offering now influences all walks of life across the globe from the many different cultures China has. Visit any major city in the world and sure, you will find something to reminisce about Chinese cuisine. It’s no wonder either that Chinese food is enjoyed all around the world from East to West, and North to South, and has become so versatile and loved by all peoples.
Chinese food and cooking makes use of very rich and traditional ingredients each with benefits to the body. We take a look at a few below:
a major export to world cuisines the tinny sesame bursts with minerals, including copper, manganese, calcium and iron, as well as a healthy dose of fibre. At Benons Catering, We love the cocktail sausages tossed in soy sauce and honey to give those much loved English snacka triplle benefit courtesy of Chinese flavours.
another example of Chinese influence, is an extensively used ingredient in Chinese cooking. However, did you know that ginger with a long tradition of use in Eastern medicine has long been used to soothe nausea and enhance appetite. Well, recent research has caught up quickly and it’s now known in research and academia that ginger may actually calm morning sickness and quell pain associated with osteoarthritis.
another mainstay in Chinese cuisine and has long been used to soothe respiratory ailments in addition to its many other benefits such as lowering cholesterol and risk of atherosclerosis and certain cancers, plus it has antifungal properties.
this great innovation that cuts out meats from diets is now a mainstay for vegetarian meals giving vegetarians a rich source of protein alongside its excellent composition of bone-building manganese and calcium. Well, not bad for an alternative that helps bring sanity back to a chaotic meat industry some lost in its grandeur – all for the sake of a meat on a plate. Is it about time we all converted?
while not entirely borne out of Chinese cuisine, these fungi are a central tenet of Chinese cuisine and who again to learn from than the experts themselves. As well as the satisfying umami flavour they bring to many dishes, they’re now used as great alternative for some or all of the meat in some dishes. The result? Well, lower calories and less of that bad stuff of animal fats we all now know the damage they’re doing to our bodies. Some fungi like the Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of energy-producing B vitamins and copper and immune-supporting selenium. Just go for mushroom diet starting today, all these benefits will be with you in matter of days or weeks.
easy to underestimate and yet veg immensely rich in immunity-boosting vitamins A and C is this member of the cabbage family. Want to know how to cook it? There are many recipes out there but perhaps as a pointer – why not try this Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy from the Food Network Kitchen?
apologies in advance for those that are not fans of spices but we will come to the end of this long and sometimes boring list with this irresistible collation of the finest spices in Chinese cuisine that are as tasty in dishes as they’re in their benefits including fighting infections (star anise), lower blood glucose (cinnamon), soothe upset stomach (fennel seed and cinnamon). I go for the taste but hindsight tells me I am doing a world of good to my body with this Chinese 5 spice powder every time it’s in a dish.
At Benons Catering, we’ve built our expertise over the years in delivering a great Chinese collation of dishes ready to spice up your event and are happy to bring you an exceptional service alongside it, delivering mouth-watering dishes carefully created using only the freshest, quality ingredients, locally sourced and seasonal wherever possible.
The Chinese with their vast culture and landscape are surely masters at buffet-style Chinese food something they’ve practiced for centuries in part coming from their history when in ancient times Chinese emperors demanded hundreds of different dishes each to be set for their meal. This has since led to specialisations of Chinese cuisine basing on the eight main regional styles called the Eight Great Traditions. These are Hunan, Fujian, Cantonese, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Zhejiang, so you will be spoilt for choice when deciding on the dishes for your special event.
This means that when you chose Chinese cuisine or rather a Chinese buffet for your event, you’re not only in for healthy ingredients seen earlier but so is the vast array of options and choices to suit many guests’ tastes be it meat, vegetarian, fork or finger, cold or hot, Chinese cuisine has it all. Whether you are looking for a succulent selection a full buffet-style spread, or a more traditional Chinese banquet-style dining experience complete with chopsticks, at Benons Catering, we are here to help you with a perfect Chinese buffet to suit your particular needs.
Through our expertise, we’re happy to offer you a bespoke menu made up of a wide variety of tasty dishes, and can cater for vegans, vegetarians, and can find suitable alternatives for people with food sensitivities.
No matter the event, be it Chinese catering for your wedding, birthday celebration, anniversary dinner, fund-raising event, for your business lunch or dinner, or corporate event, we come with our best culinary expertise always listening carefully to your requirements while ensuring we go the extra-mile to meet and exceed your expectations.
This is the time to consider a Chinese buffet for all the benefits and most importantly the splendour it will bring to your event. All you have to do is drop us an email or give a call on the number above to secure your Chinese themed catering service today!
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