舌尖上的中国第1季 第96期:五味的调和(18)

 If pickled pepper and broad bean chili¹ paste embody² Sichuan people's creative use of chili pepper, 如果说泡椒和豆瓣是四川人对辣椒的创造性使用

then we have to acknowledge that the numbing³ spicy⁴ flavor 那么真正让川菜风靡中国的

whose popularity has swept China is the most remarkable⁵ creation they've made with this imported plant. 是迷人的麻辣 这是四川人对辣椒最为卓越的创造

Sichuan pepper is native to China. 花椒原产中国

It's one of the most traditional spices in China. 是最传统的调味料

The numbing spicy flavor is exclusive to Sichuan cuisine⁶. 麻辣味是川菜独有的味型

Today, Liu cooked Fish Fillet with Green Peppercorns,a timeless classic of Sichuan cuisine. 老刘今天做的藤椒鱼 就是川菜中麻辣味的经典菜

He believes only with the most authentic⁷ ingredients produced in Sichuan can he bring out the very best of this dish. 他觉得，只有回到本乡本土用最地道的原料自己才做得出如此完美的味道

If you want to find a better example of the perfect match-up between chili pepper and Sichuan pepper,you have to go to Chongqing. 要想找到辣椒与花椒 结合得更好的范例需要到另一个城市

The dried red chili is the protagonist⁸ of the Chongqing hot pot. 红亮的干辣椒是重庆麻辣火锅的主角

Dried chilies⁹ are cut into segments and mixed with many other seasonings¹⁰ 每一颗干辣椒都要剪成段与各种调味料一起

to prepare for the richly-flavored soup base. 炒制成味道浓厚的火锅底料

In Chongqing, all the hot pot restaurants have their own secret recipes for the soup base. 在重庆，每家火锅店都有自己炒制底料的秘方

Diners can choose from a variety of them according to their own preferences. 每个重庆人都能根据自己的喜好调整火锅的口味

You are what you eat. 他们的性格也如麻辣火锅般

The Chongqing people are mostly outspoken¹¹ and quick-tempered. 率真泼辣、风风火火

The selection of spices, the preparation of soup base, 从原料、汤料的采用到烹调技法的配合

the culinary techniques and the thoughtful combination of ingredients of different tastes and textures¹²... 麻辣火锅使荤与素、生与熟 麻辣与鲜甜、清香与醇厚

It is these attributes that make hot pot a perfect embodiment of the Chinese cooking philosophy of equilibrium¹³. 恰如其分地结合在一起这也正是中国人对五味调和的理解

1 chili   

n.辣椒

参考例句：

• He helped himself to another two small spoonfuls of chili oil.他自己下手又加了两小勺辣椒油。
• It has chocolate,chili,and other spices.有巧克力粉，辣椒，和其他的调味品。

2 embody   

vt.具体表达，使具体化；包含，收录

参考例句：

• The latest locomotives embody many new features. 这些最新的机车具有许多新的特色。
• Hemingway's characters plainly embody his own values and view of life.海明威笔下的角色明确反映出他自己的价值观与人生观。

3 numbing   

adj.使麻木的，使失去感觉的v.使麻木，使麻痹( numb的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• Watching television had a numbing effect on his mind. 看电视使他头脑麻木。
• It was numbing work, requiring patience and dedication. 这是一种令人麻木的工作，需要有耐心和忘我精神。 来自辞典例句

4 spicy   

adj.加香料的；辛辣的，有风味的

参考例句：

• The soup tasted mildly spicy.汤尝起来略有点辣。
• Very spicy food doesn't suit her stomach.太辣的东西她吃了胃不舒服。

5 remarkable   

adj.显著的，异常的，非凡的，值得注意的

参考例句：

• She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。
• These cars are remarkable for the quietness of their engines.这些汽车因发动机没有噪音而不同凡响。

6 cuisine   

n.烹调，烹饪法

参考例句：

• This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
• This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。

7 authentic   

a.真的，真正的；可靠的，可信的，有根据的

参考例句：

• This is an authentic news report. We can depend on it. 这是篇可靠的新闻报道, 我们相信它。
• Autumn is also the authentic season of renewal. 秋天才是真正的除旧布新的季节。

8 protagonist   

n.(思想观念的)倡导者；主角，主人公

参考例句：

• The protagonist reforms in the end and avoids his proper punishment.戏剧主角最后改过自新并避免了他应受的惩罚。
• He is the model for the protagonist in the play.剧本中的主人公就是以他为模特儿创作的！

9 chilies   

n.红辣椒( chili的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Some people like to harvest the plants, when the chilies are green. 一些人喜欢在辣椒长成绿色的时候就采摘。 来自互联网
• Sprinkle with scallions and sliced chilies and served hot. 洒上葱粒、辣椒丝，趁热上桌。 来自互联网

10 seasonings   

n.调味品，佐料( seasoning的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• It emphasizes the use of seasonings, so no two dishes ever taste alike. 它对调味品十分讲究。因此，没有两个菜会有同样的味道。 来自地道口语脱口SHOW 高中超越版
• The food made of flour and various seasonings is called moon cake. 中秋节的食品也是圆圆的，也象征着团圆，这种用面和各种作料做的食品叫月饼。 来自互联网

11 outspoken   

adj.直言无讳的，坦率的，坦白无隐的

参考例句：

• He was outspoken in his criticism.他在批评中直言不讳。
• She is an outspoken critic of the school system in this city.她是这座城市里学校制度的坦率的批评者。

12 textures   

n.手感( texture的名词复数 )；质感；口感；（音乐或文学的）谐和统一感

参考例句：

• I'm crazy about fabrics textures and colors and designs. 我喜欢各式各样的纺织物--对它的质地，色彩到花纹图案--简直是入了迷。 来自辞典例句
• Let me clear up the point about the textures. 让我明确了一点有关的纹理。 来自互联网

13 equilibrium   

n.平衡，均衡，相称，均势，平静

参考例句：

• Change in the world around us disturbs our inner equilibrium.我们周围世界的变化扰乱了我们内心的平静。
• This is best expressed in the form of an equilibrium constant.这最好用平衡常数的形式来表示。