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Chop Suey, Fortune Cookies and General Tso’s Chicken are 3 of the most famous Chinese foods in America. But try and find them anywhere in China and you’ll be sorely disappointed. So where do these supposedly Chinese dishes come from?
There are more Chinese restaurants in the US today than there are McDonalds, Burger Kings and KFC’s combined. It's neck and neck with pizza as America's most ordered takeout. How did Chinese-American cuisine become so deeply embedded in American communities?
This week, we’re talking with New York Times bestselling author, journalist and documentary producer, Jennifer 8 Lee about the origins of 3 famous Chinese American dishes. Chop Suey, Fortune Cookies, and General Tso’s Chicken. We’ll uncover the American history that shaped them, and follow Jennifer’s journey to discover how understanding the past helped her find peace in the present.
Hosted by Claudia Hanna
Episode guest:
Jennifer 8 Lee - Journalist, Documentary Producer and Author of New York Times Bestseller The Fortune Cookie Chronicles
Episode recipe: Beef Broccoli
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