8 Chinese Dishes you Must Know and Eat

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Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the Chinese cultural treasures . It is famous all over the world. Here I list the most popular 8 dishes which are highly praised by westerners.
1. Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and Sour Pork is a Chinese dish that is particularly popular in Cantonese cuisine. Now, it is the ubiquitous and arguably most well-known Chinese recipes around the world.

Sweet and Sour Pork is very pleasing to the palate because of the flavorsome sweet and sour sauce - the sweetness from sugar plus tangy ketchup and sharp rice vinegar - with the crispy fried pork pieces. The green and red bell peppers and pineapple pieces are just icing on the cake.
Delicious Sweet and Sour Pork


2. Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a classic dish in Szechuan cuisine, and the dish exists in both traditional Sichuan and Westernized version which is more popular in the United States and Canada.

Westernized versions, usually called 'Kung Pao Chicken', commonly consist of diced marinated chicken stir-fried with skinless unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped, sliced, or diced red bell peppers, sherry or rice wine, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and chili peppers. Although chicken is traditionally used, seafood items such as shrimp or scallops, or other meats such as beef or pork, are sometimes used in place of the chicken. It can also be prepared with tofu instead of meat.
Kung Pao Chicken

3. Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu is one of the most influential flavors of Sichuan cuisine, served in every Sichuan restaurant. The name Ma Po Tofu is roughly translated as "pockmarked grandmother bean curd," named for the old woman who supposedly invented the dish.

"It is very easy to make and so delicious! I can't wait to make this again."

"Suits all age. Even if you don't have teeth also can enjoy. Healthy too..."


Ma Po Tofu


4. Won Ton Soup

The name won ton means swallowing a cloud, and the wonton floating in this popular soup are thought to resemble clouds.

"This is way better than any take out I have ever had! So easy and so yummy!"

"Made this with ground turkey, it was delicious! it's the only thing my 4 year old will eat right now."

"I just had some for dinner, I'll have some later on this evening, and I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow...THIS SOUP! Yum Yum YUM!!!"
Wan Ton Soup


5. Dumplings

Chinese dumpling is a traditional Chinese Food, which is essential during holidays in China. Chinese dumpling becomes one of the most widely loved foods in China.

Dumplings are cooked balls of dough. They are based on flour, potatoes, bread or matzoh meal, and may include meat, fish, or sweets. They may be cooked by boiling, steaming, simmering, frying, or baking. They may have a filling, or there may be other ingredients mixed into the dough. Dumplings may be sweet, spicy or savory. They can be eaten by themselves, in soups or stews, with gravy, or in any other way.
Chinese Dumplings

6. Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are an appetizer, eaten either fresh or fried depending on the country of origin. Spring rolls can be found in several Asian countries, most notably China, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia.
Chinese Spring Rolls


7. Chow Mein

Chow Mein is a Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, of which there are many varieties. Authentic Chow Mein is generally made of soft noodles, whereas Chow Mein in westernized Chinese cuisine may also be made from thin crispy noodles.
Chinese Chow Mein


8. Peking Duck

Peking duck has the reputation of being the most delicious food Beijing has to offer. Some find it a bit too greasy, but others get hooked after one taste. In any case, a Peking duck dinner is usually a fixed item on any Beijing tour itinerary. Eating Peking duck is also one of the things you are absolutely supposed to do while in Beijing.
Peking Duck

Peking Duck

PS: If you guys need the recipes of these dishes, just leave your messages in the comment section below or email me at Advisor1@beijingholiday.com , I will post the most practical and easiest cooking way for you.

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