Hot vs Cold Chinese culinary standards

Is lamb chops cooked in frying pan considered hot (Yang) or cold (Yin) by Chinese culinary standards.

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Best Answer

I would go with 'yang' for seared lamb.

I come from a Chinese family that owned a restaurant for some time. Yin has always been characterized as gentle or moist cooking techniques such as steaming, braising or simmering (gau yuk aka kau yuk). Yang has always been characterized as abrupt or dry cooking techniques such as searing, frying or roasting (stir fry, crispy duck). Crispy duck is actually a combination of yin and yang, as it is first braised then seared. Don't listen to me, I've been brain washed.

Edit: In cooking I would consider 'yang' as intense or harsh and 'yin' as gentle, rather than hot and cold.

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What is the difference between hot and cold foods?

What are the proper temperatures you may ask? To put it simply, hot foods must stay hot (above 140\xb0F) and cold foods must stay cold (below 40\xb0F). When foods are held between 40 and 140\xb0F, bacteria can grow rapidly to levels that can cause you or your guests to get sick.

What is cold food in Chinese medicine?

Cooling foods and drinks include:Leafy vegetables such as lettuce and kale. Cold drinks, iced water and peppermint tea. Bitter herbs like mustard greens, chicory and dandelion leaves.

Is garlic warming or cooling?

So what specifically are warming foods? According to Chinese medicine practitioners, they are foods that raise the heat in the body. Black and white pepper, ginger, garlic, chili peppers and green onions all bring warmth to the body.

What foods are cold foods?

Cold Foods According to Ayurveda:Here's a list of Foods that are termed 'cold' under Ayurveda.

Under the category of cold foods, come fruits like bananas, strawberries, watermelons, kiwi and apricots. ...
Dairy products like milk and yogurt, cream and cheese also have a cooling effect on the body.

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