Top10 Most-Eaten Vegetables in Chengdu

Celtuce tops the list of the most consumed vegetables in Chengdu, followed by the Chinese cabbage, potato, cabbage and white radish, as indicated in the data from Chengdu Central Wholesale Market of Farm Produces, which provide clues to what you might encounter on the dinner table in ordinary households in the city.

3. Potato (土豆)

With changeable forms, potatoes have versatile applications in cooking and are popular around the world. Not a traditional ingredient in Sichuan cooking just half a century ago, potato has now gained great popularity in common households in Chengdu and typical dishes are Stir-fried Sliced Potato with Green Pepper (青椒土豆丝) and Braised Beef with Potato (土豆烧牛肉). Many small food stands on the street in the city often sell Fried Potato Sticks (狼牙土豆).

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Gourmet Chengdu

An internationally-renowned food culture city as well as the home to the Sichuan-style cuisine, Chengdu was named by UNESCO the City of Gastronomy in February, 2010.

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Chengdu-China's one of the top 10 foodie cities

Chengdu is no doubt the most popular place for gourmet aficionados. It is the birthplace of Sichuan cuisine, one of China's four major styles of cooking. In 2010, Chengdu was designated the "Capital of the World's Gourmet Food" by UNESCO, the first city in Asia to receive the honor. It is best represented by its hot pot cooking, spicy bean curd and Kung Pao chicken.

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Gastronomic enthusiasts Marc (France) and Arturo (the US) came to Daronghe Restaurant in Chengdu to learn how to cook Mapo Tofu and Kung Pao Chicken.

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Sichuan Cuisine Culture Museum

The museum is a cultural theme scenic spot for culinary culture, food experience, shopping and recreation.

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Spicy Tofu & Sweet Tofu

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The Restoration and Renovation of Sichuan Cuisine

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