We’ve all eaten dishes of Chinese cuisine with unusual names, or at least seen some of these mysterious foods on the menu. Ever wonder what the story is behind their names? Here are some of the more popular Chinese foods that you might be curious about. Kung Pao Chicken This spicy stir-fry is a very [...]
Everyone knows that chopsticks go with Chinese food. You have probably used or seen the disposable pairs that come with Chinese take away, or perhaps even have some in your own home! Chopsticks are the traditional eating utensils in many Asian countries and are still widely used, but they originated in China and have been [...]
One of the oldest, simplest and most staple elements of Chinese cuisine are dumplings, or jiaozi. These spiced meat-filled dough pockets have been eaten by Chinese people for centuries and are still a commonly enjoyed snack throughout the Middle Kingdom. Jiaozi generally consist of a meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a small piece of [...]
Chinese food is not that complicated. Compared to the intricate cooking of other cultures, Chinese food recipe depends on the temperatures of the ingredients used, as well as the exact moment of the process of cooking. And most of the time, the dishes are commonly cooked in water and oil. Aside from the Peking duck, [...]
Chinese restaurants have multiplied all over the US. In fact, there are more Chinese restaurants in the country than McDonald’s and its franchises. In Los Angeles, Chicago, and even New York, there is definitely one Chinese restaurant in the vicinity. But this is not so in the 19th century. In fact, eating in a Chinese [...]