The Transmission of Knowledge in Cantonese Cooking SchoolsCulin

Learn what role cooking schools play in modern Chinese cuisine at this lecture with anthropologist Willa Zhen. She'll speak about examples in places like Hong Kong and Guangzhou, delving into the tricky interplay between long-standing food traditions and modern culinary techniques. Show up early for a prelecture reception and tasting, where you can sample authentic Cantonese dishes such as chrysanthemum fish, "Five Color" stir-fry and pork belly with preserved mustard greens.