Chinese New Year: General Tso’s Chicken
It’s difficult to imagine that anyone in China has ever eaten anything even remotely resembling General Tso’s Chicken. Even the origins of the dish are a little murky…. Read More »
Chinese New Year: Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancakes were never part of our takeout repertoire when I was a kid. My little sister got steak-on-a-stick, my mom and I shared spare ribs, spring rolls and… Read More »
Chinese New Year: Fried Wontons
Chinese takeout-style fried wontons are perhaps one of the most perfect examples of a bastardized Cantonese classic, served by the foil bagful at two in the morning to… Read More »
Chinese New Year: Chicken and Broccoli
Here’s what I love about chicken and broccoli: everything. I love that it’s glossy and viscous. I love eating it on the couch, straight from the takeout container,… Read More »
Chinese New Year: Steamed Pork Dumplings with Homemade Wrappers
Early last year, we conducted an exhaustive survey of the Chinese takeout options in the greater Portland area, sampling several restaurants’ versions of steamed pork dumplings, sweet and… Read More »
