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Yue cuisine

Also known as: Cantonese cuisine

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Yue cuisine, also known as Cantonese cuisine, is one of the four great traditions of Chinese cuisine, originating from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hong Kong. This style of cooking emphasizes the quality of fresh, in-season ingredients and aims to preserve their subtle, natural flavors. Popular globally, especially in countries like the United States, Yue cuisine is often what people recognize as "Chinese food" due to early emigration from these southern provinces. Signature dishes include those from the famous dim sum tradition, which features a variety of small, flavorful items like dumplings and buns.12

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