During the Zhou Dynasty, Chinese imperial cuisine took shape. Staple and non-staple foods were plentiful and many imperial and famous dishes were developed. The fairly advanced economy in the ...

But what really steals the show is the Lazy Susan, the circular, rotating, platter-like centrepiece that sits on top of a table to help with the distribution of food. With a diameter of two metres ...

The jiaozi – or Chinese dumpling – originated 1800 years ago as a staple food among the ethnic Han people of northern China. With time, it became a favourite across the country, especially ...

These popular dishes are known throughout China. Those Chinese families who eat cereals as their staple food often serve stir – fried mixtures of meat and vegetables. Stir – fried dishes first ...

Lazy Susans are a staple of Chinese restaurants around the world, their rotating role in bringing food to the diner in a calm and orderly manner widely appreciated. They also spare the waiters ...