Hainan cuisine, or Hainanese cuisine, is derived from the cooking styles of the peoples of
Hainan Province
Hainan (, ; ) is the smallest and southernmost province of the People's Republic of China (PRC), consisting of various islands in the South China Sea. , the largest and most populous island in China,The island of Taiwan, which is slightly l ...
in
China
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. The food is lighter, less oily, and more mildly seasoned than that of the
Chinese mainland. Seafood predominates the menu, as prawn, crab, and freshwater and ocean fish are widely available.
Congee
Congee or conjee ( ) is a type of rice porridge or gruel eaten in Asian countries. It can be eaten plain, where it is typically served with side dishes, or it can be served with ingredients such as meat, fish, seasonings and flavourings, most o ...
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mantou and
baozi are eaten for breakfast, with a noodle dish also being widely eaten. This consists of fine,
vermicelli
Vermicelli (; , , also , ) is a traditional type of pasta round in section similar to spaghetti. In English-speaking regions it is usually thinner than spaghetti, while in Italy it is typically thicker.
The term ''vermicelli'' is also used to ...
-type noodles with various toppings and gravy. Along with lunch and dinner, late night outdoor barbecue dishes are also served.
Four Most Famous Dishes in Hainan Cuisine
Other notable dishes
See also
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Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine encompasses the numerous cuisines originating from China, as well as overseas cuisines created by the Chinese diaspora. Because of the Chinese diaspora and historical power of the country, Chinese cuisine has influenced many ot ...
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List of Chinese dishes
This is a list of Chinese dishes in Chinese cuisine.
Dishes by ingredient
Grain-based dishes
Noodles
Rice
Pork-based dishes
Poultry-based dishes
Vegetable-based dishes
Dishes by cooking method
Dumplings
Pastry
Soups, stews an ...
References
External links
Images of Hainan dishesImages of Wenchang chicken, and other signature Hainan dishes
Regional cuisines of China
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