Chinese Cuisine

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  1. 3. A root used to add flavor and aroma
  2. 4. Seeds or oil commonly used in Chinese cooking
  3. 5. A strong-smelling bulb used in many dishes
  4. 8. A cuisine region known for delicate and refined cooking
  5. 9. One of the eight Chinese cuisine regions
  6. 10. A modern cooking style mixing traditional and new ideas
  7. 12. A spicy chicken dish with peanuts and chili peppers
  8. 13. A salty seasoning made from fermented soybeans
  9. 14. A bright orange-red pork dish with a tangy flavor
  10. 17. A communal meal where people cook food in broth at the table
  11. 18. A cuisine region known for mild, slightly sweet dishes
  12. 19. A trade route that brought spices and new ingredients to China
  13. 20. A cuisine region known for bold and spicy flavors
  14. 21. An ancient grain grown in early Chinese history
  15. 22. The time period when one of the earliest cookbooks was written
  16. 23. A cuisine region known for spicy food and peppercorn flavor
  17. 25. A spice that creates a numbing spicy feeling
  18. 28. A cuisine region known for light and fresh dishes
  19. 29. A star-shaped spice used in Chinese dishes
  20. 30. A cuisine region known for hearty flavors and wheat-based foods
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  1. 1. A holiday celebrating the moon and family gatherings
  2. 2. A famous dish known for crispy skin and pancakes
  3. 6. A major holiday celebrating the start of the lunar calendar
  4. 7. A cuisine region known for seafood and fresh flavors
  5. 11. Food that symbolizes wealth in Chinese culture
  6. 15. A major modern city influencing Chinese cuisine
  7. 16. A staple grain in Chinese cuisine for thousands of years
  8. 24. A strong spice used in cooking
  9. 26. A sour liquid used in cooking and sauces
  10. 27. A spice used in both sweet and savory foods