Mastering the art of using chopsticks is essential if you are planning on visiting any Asian restaurant (or if you eat sushi 3 times a week like I do). This set of utensils has been used since at least 1200 BC in China and by AD 500 they were being widely used around the rest of Asia. Early chopsticks were mainly used for cooking, making it possible to reach deep into boiling pots of oil or water. People did not start eating with the utensils until approximately AD 400. This came about because cooks started to chop food into smaller pieces in order to be more economical, as this approach demanded a lower amount of cooking fuel. It also meant that the meals that were produced ideal for the sort of grip you expect when using chopsticks – like tweezers. Since then, different cultures have adopted their own chopstick styles and this utensil is widely when enjoying Asian cuisine. How to eat with chopsticks: Whether you are eating dumplings, Peking duck or any other traditional Chinese dish, it is a good idea to know how to use chopsticks properly. You can put away your knife and folk and enjoy the […]