Many Chinese abstain from eating meat for a month in Summer, and also on certain days in the other seasons, Such abstinence is for religious reasons.
It is observed all the year round in Buddhist temples and monasteries, For the large number of abstainers many. vegetarian's dishes have been created. Some are quite fancy, reproducing poultry and meat dishes in their various styles of preparation. For this purpose bean curd is well adopted.
It is the basic ingredient, well known for its nutritive value.
Mushrooms and bamboo shoots are also important materials.
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