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It’s only natural that international cuisines evolve to American tastes after recipes are passed from one generation to the next. Even though most Chinese American dishes actually come from a real Chinese recipe, so many staples of American Chinese restaurants are totally unheard of in modern day Show More
It’s only natural that international cuisines evolve to American tastes after recipes are passed from one generation to the next. Even though most Chinese American dishes actually come from a real Chinese recipe, so many staples of American Chinese restaurants are totally unheard of in modern day China. Can you tell the difference between what is an American Chinese invention and a real Asian delicacy? The average American will not be able to tell whether crab rangoons are from San Francisco or Xi’an, whether kung pao chicken is from Sichuan or Seattle, or if egg rolls are from New York or Nanjing. Can you? Take this quiz to see if you know which country can take credit for mu shu pork, scallion pancakes, and potstickers! But don’t blame us if you’re hankering for some lo mein when this quiz is over. You’ll totally deserve it whether you pass or fail!

If you’re in any American Chinatown neighborhood, you’ll easily find a hot pot restaurant. But would a person from China today actually eat there?
- Of course! The Chinese enjoy hot pot on cold winter days.
- No way. It’s an American invention.

Crab rangoons are fried wontons filled with crab and cream cheese. Are these an Americanized appetizer?
- Yes! People in China don’t eat cream cheese.
- No. It’s a Shanghai lunar new year staple.

Shrimp dumpling soup is a simple recipe that can be served on a cold winter day. Where is it from?
- Hong Kong
- San Francisco
- Beijing
- Seattle

Oink! Which of these pork dishes is actually a Chinese invention?
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ShutterstockMu shu pork
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ShutterstockSweet and sour pork

Eating deep-fried egg rolls can be messy but fun! Which country can take credit for this crispy treat?
- China
- United States of America

What separates lo mein from other noodle dishes is the heavy wheat flour used to make the noodle and the stir-fry method of preparation. Is this American or Chinese?
- American. Real Chinese noodles are thin and light.
- Chinese. The wheat flour recipe is native to the Guangxi province.

The spicy chicken dish known as kung pao has peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. Where is the recipe from?
- Boston
- Canton
- Los Angeles
- Sichuan

Potstickers are dumplings that are usually prepared by lightly frying, steaming, and frying again until slightly crispy. Are they American or Chinese?
- Chinese — They’re known as “jiaozi” among residents in northern China.
- American — Chinese people have no idea what these are.

Scallion pancakes are savory treats made with dough, oil, and green onion. Would you be able to find this at a restaurant in China?
- Absolutely. It will be on the menu as “cong you bing.”
- Not at all. Another Americanized meal!

The sweet, deep-fried poultry dish known as General Tso’s chicken is popular all over North America. But where was the recipe as it’s known today actually invented?
- Chicago
- Hunan
- New York City
- Taichung

Pu pu platters are full of egg rolls, ribs, chicken wings, teriyaki beef, wontons, and other meaty foods. Where does this dish come from?
- China — it’s from the landlocked Gansu province.
- USA — It’s also of Hawaiian and Polynesian influence.

Time for dessert. Which of these would you actually enjoy after a meal in China?
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ShutterstockFried sugar doughnuts
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ShutterstockOranges
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ShutterstockCoconut iced cream
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ShutterstockFortune cookies

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