Chinese fast food is not something new; in fact, it entered the Indian market in
organized form about 10 years back and soon it captured the taste buds of urban
India. In the current scenario, Chinese fast food has carved a special place for
itself and has reached millions of people. Fast food is not an original Chinese
conception. Traditionally Chinese people value a certain kind of elegant and
slow table manners, which symbolize health and politeness.
The development of Chinese fast food can be traced to 1980s-1990s, when Western
fast-food giants entered the Chinese market in order to attract more Chinese
consumers. As a result of this, Chinese-style fast food emerged and it soon
gathered immense popularity. Apart from Noodles and Dim sums, some other popular
Chinese dishes are Szechuan and Manchurian style dishes. In India, Yo China is
one of the popular Chinese fast food chains. There are also a number of good
Chinese restaurants in all the major Indian cities.
Chinese fast food ensures that the food is cooked below 100 degrees so that the
nutrition elements are not lost, making Chinese fast food high in nutritional
value when compared to other western fast foods. As people are becoming more and
more calorie conscious, they tend to prefer Chinese fast food than any other
kind of western fast foods, as they are low in terms of calories. Chinese fast
foods are working towards ruling out oily fatty food options from its menu list
and are making an effort towards building a healthy fast food base. Mostly in
Chinese cuisine, food is prepared in bite-sized pieces, ready for direct picking
up and eating. Traditionally, Chinese culture use chopsticks at the table. The
best part about Chinese fast foods is that they give emphasis on the usage of
grains, beans, and vegetables. Their cooking style usually consists of boiling
in water, instead of opting for deep-frying cooking technique. |
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