Pairing Wines With Chinese Food , To Celebrate Lunar New Year.
Pairing Wines With Chinese Food , To Celebrate Lunar New Year.
'The Guardian' recently offered readers
some helpful hints for pairing wines with
meals to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year. .
According to guest contributor Amy Poon,
there are a variety of wines that
match different Chinese dishes. .
To go with wok-roasted char siu, Poon recommends a traditional Loire red like a chinon or bourgeuil. .
To go with wok-roasted char siu, Poon recommends a traditional Loire red like a chinon or bourgeuil. .
Another classic dish, zha jiang noodles,
should be paired with a rosé champagne
or an English sparkling wine. .
Another classic dish, zha jiang noodles,
should be paired with a rosé champagne
or an English sparkling wine. .
Poon suggests that the overall style of food
is important when finding the right wine. .
For instance, seafood dishes or dim sum match
well with dry whites or sparkling wines. .
For instance, seafood dishes or dim sum match
well with dry whites or sparkling wines. .
Rich, savory dishes like braised duck should be paired with a red, such as bordeaux or pinot noir. .
Rich, savory dishes like braised duck should be paired with a red, such as bordeaux or pinot noir. .
With dishes like beef in black bean sauce,
bolder reds, like a grenache, match best. .
With dishes like beef in black bean sauce,
bolder reds, like a grenache, match best. .
Poon says that spicy dishes, like Szechuan
hotpot or mapo tofu, may pair better
with a lager or a grüner veltliner. .
Poon says that spicy dishes, like Szechuan
hotpot or mapo tofu, may pair better
with a lager or a grüner veltliner. .
Sparkling tea offers an alcohol-free option
that complements most meals.
Sparkling tea offers an alcohol-free option
that complements most meals