Chinese Menu: The History Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
Grace Lin
Organized like a Chinese meal, this book moves through tea, appetizers, soup, side orders, special dishes, and dessert. It explores the histories, traditions, folklore, and personal stories connected with foods of Chinese origin and Chinese American dishes. The book emphasizes that Chinese food reflects many regions and groups rather than one single tradition. It also traces how Chinese cooks in the United States adapted recipes to available ingredients and, at times, to restaurant customers’ preferences.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.
