Sometimes known as Hu cuisine, this is a popular style of Chinese food. Shanghai cuisine is epitomised by the use of alcohol. Fish, crab and chicken are 'drunken' with spirits and are briskly cooked, steamed or served raw. Salted meats and preserved vegetables are also commonly used to enhance the dish. Sugar is also very common in Shanghai cuisine, especially when used in combination with soy sauce. The most notable dish of this type of cooking is sweet and sour spare ribs. 'Red cooking' is another popular style of stewing meats and vegetables.