This document provides recipes for several traditional Chinese dishes including red bean soup, garlic chicken, mu shu pork, stir-fried pork tenderloin in plum sauce, pork lo mein, won ton soup, and crab rangoon. It also discusses Chinese chopsticks and expresses a desire to visit China to experience Chinese cuisine which uses mainly animals and plants and is one of the author's favorite types of food.

1. China By: Nakia Trombley

2. Chinese Cuisines This presentation is going to be a variety of Chinese cuisines that the Chinese make in their hometown. Chinese chopsticks are made of unfinished wood (bamboo). They are straight with a blunt end.

3. Red Bean Soup 1 cup azuki (adzuki) beans 6 - 8 cups water 1 strip dried tangerine peel or fresh orange peel 1/4 - 1/2 cup (about 1 1/4 - 2 1/2 ounces) dried lotus seeds 6 - 8 tablespoons brown sugar, as desired

4. Garlic Chicken 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Marinade: 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 green onions, finely chopped on the diagonal a few drops sesame oil 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/4 teaspoon chili paste Oil for stir-frying

5. Mu Shu Pork 1/2 pound pork tenderloin Marinade: 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons Shao-Hsing rice wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Sauce: 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch Other: 4 dried black mushrooms 4 tablespoons dried cloud ears or wood ears 2 tablespoons dried lily buds 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots 2 green onions 2 slices ginger 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed 1 teaspoon sesame oil

6. Stir-fried Pork Tenderloin in Plum Sauce 1 pound boneless pork tenderloin, cut in 1" cubes 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup Chinese plum sauce 1/4 cup water 1 or 2 scallions, minced Marinade: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 clove garlic, minced

7. Pork Lo Mein With Ramen Noodles 1 pound boneless pork tenderloin 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 cloves garlic 2 green onions 2 packages Ramen noodles, chicken flavored 4 cups water 2 tablespoons teriyaki or Worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup chicken broth 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed 3 cups stir-fry vegetables 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water

8. Won Ton Soup 18 - 24 won ton wrappers Filling: 1/2 pound boneless lean pork, chopped finely 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce a few drops sesame oil 1 teaspoon sherry 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 green onion, finely minced 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 dashes of white pepper Other: Water for boiling won tons 4 1/2 - 5 cups chicken stock green onion, thinly sliced, as desired a few drops sesame oil (optional)

9. Crab Rangoon 8 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces fresh crab meat or canned crab meat, drained and flaked 1 teaspoon red onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 green onion, finely sliced 1 large clove garlic, smashed, peeled, and finely minced 1 package won ton wrappers 1 small bowl water Oil for deep-frying, as needed

10. My thoughts on China I would love to go to China. China Cuisine is very elegant and I love Chinese food. Chinese use mainly animals and plants to cook. I like how they use chopsticks. Chinese food is one of my favorites.