用英语写一段关于世界美食介绍，不限词数多少，带中文翻译

用英语写一段关于世界美食介绍，不限词数多少，带中文翻译

Foods of the World1.Chinese FoodChinese food varies by region.In northern China,Mongolian influences are evident especially in the use of the fire pot.Rice is not grown in the north,so noodles,soybeans and breads are used more often.In the mountainous regions to the west,spicy foods are more prevalent.These forms are Szechuan and Hunan.In the south,Cantonese styles prevail.Fresh fruit and seafood are popular.Steamed rice is an important part of Chinese food.The Chinese believe that food can affect one's health.Eating the proper food can help prevent disease as well as heal.In Cantonese cooking,it is important that yin and yang foods and cooking methods are used in balance.By taking into consideration factors such as the individual's age,digestive system,absorbing power,and metabolism,optimal health is achieved.Foods also symbolize different things.For example,clams represent wealth and prosperity.2..German FoodSchmierkuchenSchmierkuchen is a German-Bohemian cottage cheese cake.Using sugar,flour,shortening,and yeast,a pie crust is created and allowed to rise.The dough is then rolled flat and placed inside a pie plate,again being left to rise.When the crust is double in size,a mixture of cottage cheese and butter is placed in the crust and a garnish of fruit is smeared on top.Most often the fruit of choice is prunes that have been pitted,mashed,and sweetened to taste.The cheesecake is then baked until it is golden brown and served with many summer meals.SauerkrautA dish known as "sour cabbage" probably does not sound appetizing,but many Germans and German-Americans find it rather enjoyable.To make sauerkraut,one thinly shreds cabbage which is then mixed with salt and placed into a large container (barrels were used originally).The container is covered with cheesecloth or muslin,then with a heavy lid to ensure that the cabbage is not exposed to the air.The cabbage should be left to ferment in its own juices for 3 to 6 weeks,although brine may need to be added if it is