What Chinese foods are actually American?

American-Chinese food has become its own cuisine, partially due to Americanized takes on classic Chinese dishes. Menu favorites like crab rangoon, chop suey, and General Tso’s chicken originated in America.

Which Chinese dishes are authentic?

12 Must-try Authentic Chinese Recipes

• Chinese Crepe (Jian Bing, 煎饼)
• Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (鱼香茄子)
• Beef Chow Fun (干炒牛河)
• Pumpkin Mochi with Red Bean Paste (红豆南瓜饼)
• Salt & Pepper Shrimp (椒盐虾)
• Hot & Sour Napa Cabbage (酸辣白菜)
• Sichuan Boiled Beef (水煮牛肉)
• Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns, 叉烧包)

What is the difference between authentic Chinese food and American-Chinese food?

American-Chinese food tends to take on sweeter, heavier tones (sweet and sour pork, anyone?) than traditional Chinese food, such as Pào mó (otherwise known as mutton stew), which opt for lighter, more savory flavors.

Why doesn’t Chinese food fill you up?

Chinese meals tend to be rather low in protein. They are also low in fiber, which seems to decrease hunger. Fiber is the indigestible component of grains, vegetables and fruits and fills the stomach before it is eliminated, and a full stomach decreases the release of ghrelin.

Are Chinese restaurants real Chinese food?

Generally, outside China the “Chinese food” isn’t authentic. It is much like international hamburger chain food: tailored for the local taste; quite bland and clichéed, and generally not packed with nutrition. But Chinese food in China isn’t like this. Real Chinese food might seem very exotic to you when you see it.

Why are you hungry an hour after eating Chinese?

MSG—a chemical added to Chinese food to enhance the flavor—may cause your hunger levels to yoyo: Researchers at the University of Sussex in the U.K. found that people who ate foods with the chemical were less hungry 30 minutes after eating, but their appetite then spiked an hour later.