Both China and Japan are known for their use of very fresh ingredients, whether it’s dispatching freshly caught fish right into the pan, or frequent shopping trips to pick up the freshest produce. As a chef and eater, I appreciate this practice, as well as their convention of stretching a small piece of meat by stir-frying it with lots of vegetables and accompanying it with rice and noodles for a satisfying and filling meal. - See more at: http://strongertogether.coop/food-lifestyle/cooking/chinese-and-japanese-cuisine/#sthash.Ngkc9HqU.dpuf