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In China, even for the most accomplished chefs, cooking 1 (involve) improvising with the ingredients (原料) on hand: feel and taste. For the Chinese, the idea of exact time and amounts in cooking is an alien concept. In fact, times and measuring cups won’t be found in a traditional Chinese kitchen. Nor will a Chinese cook asked 2 he or she makes a particular dish respond with clear 3 (quantity) of ingredients and an exact cooking time, for such concrete instructions are almost not 4 (exist) in the world of Chinese cuisine.
5 (make) Chinese food can be very time consuming. One reason is 6 the preparation before the actual cooking takes time, as ingredients for the same dish are 7 (typical) cut into uniform shapes, and preferably into bite-sized pieces. Chinese cooking employs different methods according to the nature of the ingredients, the length of cooking time, and the degree of heat. The major 8 (emphasize) , though, is on enhancing the natural flavor of ingredients, as well as retaining nutrients.
Almost every Chinese kitchen has 9 bamboo steamer. In this method, foods are put in the steamer above boiling water. This technique preserves the colors, ‘flavors, and nutrients of the food. A good cook knows which techniques to use 10 (combine) the natural flavors of the ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.