Students learn secrets to classic Chinese cookery

Chongqing's rich culinary history is brought to the table

WELLINGTON - Students at the WelTec School of Hospitality were treated to a cookery master class last week, learning the skills needed to conjure up some classic dishes from China's Sichuan province.

As part of the 2019 China Tourism and Culture Week, which is being held worldwide from May to the end of June, chefs Wang Chenghua and Liu Yu from Chongqing municipality neighboring Sichuan province in Southwest China taught the students the secrets of creating some of China's most famous dishes, including spicy hotpot and Chongqing's own special noodle dish.