Food is human’s basic need, yet it differs from culture to culture. Color, aroma and taste have been regarded as the basics of Chinese culinary art. In the long history of Chinese course development, there are many differences between the Southern and Northern tastes. Generally speaking, the southern courses emphasize freshness and tenderness; while the northern courses are oilier. As a typically southerner, I prefer freshness and pure flavor. So my favorite food is steaming fish.

饮食是人类最基本的需求，但饮食因文化而异。色香味一直被看做是中华饮食文化的基本要素。在中国饮食文化历史发展的长河中，南方菜和北方菜有很多不同。一般来说，南方菜更注重鲜、嫩，而北方菜相对比较油腻。作为一个典型的南方人，我更喜爱鲜美和纯粹的味道。所以，清蒸鱼是我最喜欢的菜。