A new graphic cookbook — complete with recipes and comic book-style illustrations — tells the backstories of the names behind ...

It is said that the dish was invented by a cook named Gou’er (the Chinese word for dog), which the local people called “thong,” hence the name “Thong eel.” Thong eel, which is crisp ...

Despite its name, shrimp with lobster sauce does not ... and cucumber salad. Most American-Chinese takeout dishes are also served with some kind of sauce. Sauces can be a significant source ...

The Chinese say the names of their dishes focus more on appearance than taste or smell. But Westerners are more accustomed to names that describe the ingredients and how they are cooked -- such as ...

The invention of Chinese stir – fried dishes greatly influenced Chinese cooking. Stir – fried dishes use a wide range of ingredients and are cooked quickly so they retain the nutrients of the ...

Whether it’s Ants Climbing a Tree, Buddha Jumps over the Wall or a recipe whose name translates to “Ignored by Doggy Stuffed Buns,” some Chinese dishes are notable for their quirky names ...

Typical Chinese New Year foods are a mixture of tradition, superstition and edible puns and homophones. Each dish carries symbolic meaning, and they are eaten with the hopes of increasing the ...