Stir-fry is an important part of Chinese culinary culture, not only is it delicious but also retains the nutrients of the ingredients. However, in Europe and the United States, people rarely stir-fry food, and there are four main reasons behind this:
1. Historical origins: The differences between Chinese and Western food cultures can be traced back to ancient times. China has a long history of farming, and people are good at using a variety of ingredients, and stir-fried vegetables are one of them. In Europe and the United States, animal husbandry is the mainstay, and people Xi are more accustomed to cooking methods such as roasting and boiling.
2. Differences in culinary philosophies: There are significant differences in culinary philosophies between the East and the West. Chinese pay attention to the grasp of the heat, and through stir-frying, you can quickly lock in the nutrition and deliciousness of the ingredients. European and American countries pay more attention to the original taste of ingredients, and prefer to use ovens, steamers and other kitchen utensils for cooking, and less use woks.
3. Differences in dietary Xi: European and American countries pay more attention to nutritional balance, and the combination of meat, vegetables, and fruits in the diet is more reasonable. Traditional Chinese stir-fry dishes are often based on meat, supplemented by vegetables, which can easily lead to unbalanced nutrition.
4. Oil smoke problem: A large amount of oil smoke will be produced during the stir-fry process, which has a certain impact on the environment and human health. European and American countries pay more attention to this, and many families even prohibit stir-frying indoors.
To sum up, the reason why European and American countries do not stir-fry is not because of laziness, but because of many factors such as historical origins, cooking concepts, dietary habits and Xi and oil smoke problems. Although stir-fry is an important part of Chinese culinary culture, we should also respect and understand the food culture of other countries.