Why isn't oven used in Chinese cuisine?

I'd like to answer simply: Because we don't need it that much. But then when I gave it a second thought I realized it's sort of a “chick and egg - which one comes first” problem. I don't have a good answer. read more

Most Chinese families don’t use oven for everyday cooking because it is not needed. In the south, the staple is rice, and you obviously don’t cook rice in an oven. In the north people do eat wheat flour a lot more, but mainly by steaming, boiling and sometime frying. read more

Proper Chinese cooking methods are essential for making good Chinese food at home. We use these cooking methods and techniques in all of our Chinese recipes whether they are traditional, modern, or fusion dishes. read more