Tianjin's Eight Great Bowls

Tianjin's Eight Great Bowls

　　The preparation of the Eight Great Bowls can be divided into refined and rustic styles. The refined Eight Great Bowls include: sautéed fish slices, shrimp in sauce, family feast, osmanthus fish bone, smooth fish in sauce, shredded pork Sichuan-style, large Sichuan meatballs, and tenderized meat. The rustic Eight Great Bowls include: stir-fried green shrimp, chicken strips in sauce, fully stewed crab roe egg custard, sea cucumber meatballs, ingot meat, clear soup chicken, deboned chicken in sauce, and home-style braised carp. The Eight Great Bowls are often served during banquets, with eight people per table and eight dishes per table. Each dish is served in a large, uniform bowl, creating a hearty and satisfying presentation with a strong rustic charm.