8 real Chinese dishes you should order instead of the American knockoffs
In fact, authentic Chinese food almost looks nothing like American Chinese food. It varies tremendously by region: Sichuan cuisine is spicy, Shangdong cuisine is generally salty and crispy, and Cantonese cuisine is sweet, for example.
Here are eight real Chinese dishes you should order instead of the American knock-offs.
Instead of crab rangoon, order Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings):
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Instead of egg rolls, order cong you bing (scallion pancakes):
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Instead of General Tsao's chicken, order Peking duck:
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Instead of beef with broccoli, order yu xiang rou si (shredded pork in hot garlic sauce):
There are two problems with the beloved beef with broccoli dish: There is no broccoli (at least not the western version) in China, and Chinese people generally don't eat much beef. Instead, try Yu Xiang Rou Si, a dish of shredded pork in hot garlic sauce. In this spicy and flavorful Sichuan dish, the pork is usually sauteed with vegetables such as mushrooms and peppers.
Instead of sesame chicken, order la zi ji (chicken with chillies):
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Instead of lo mein, order zha jiang mian:
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Instead of wonton soup, try shrimp dumpling soup:
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Instead of fortune cookies, order oranges:
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