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Foods and Drinks - Chinese Food

Here you will learn the names of different Chinese foods in English such as "spring roll", "wonton", and "dumpling".

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spring roll

a dish that consists of a pancake that is filled with vegetables and sometimes meat and then fried until crispy, originated in China

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mantou

Chinese steamed or fried bread made from wheat flour, often served as a snack or accompaniment to other dishes

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baozi

Chinese steamed or baked buns typically filled with meat, vegetables, or sweet fillings

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wonton

type of Chinese dumpling that is typically filled with seasoned ground meat or vegetables and served boiled or fried in soup or as an appetizer

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chow mein

a dish consisting of fried noodles with vegetables and pieces of pulled meat, originated in China

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kung pao chicken

a classic Chinese dish made with diced chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers

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century egg

a Chinese delicacy made by preserving eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice straw for several weeks to several months

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peking duck

a Chinese dish known for its crispy, roasted duck served with thin pancakes, scallions, cucumber, and hoisin sauce, traditionally associated with Beijing

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orange chicken

a popular American-Chinese dish made with breaded and fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce

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lo mein

a Chinese dish made with stir-fried noodles, typically combined with meat or vegetables

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egg roll

a Chinese-American dish consisting of a crispy fried wrapper filled with a mixture of vegetables and meat, typically served with a dipping sauce

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chop suey

a dish of meat fried with different vegetables, served with rice

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fried rice

a dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with various ingredients such as vegetables, eggs, meats, and sauces

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egg foo young

a Chinese-American dish made with an omelette-like patty consisting of beaten eggs, vegetables

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hulatang

a Chinese dish that consists of a hotpot-style soup made with a variety of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and noodles

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moo shu pork

a Chinese dish made with shredded pork, vegetables, and scrambled eggs, typically served with thin pancakes or wraps and hoisin sauce for wrapping and assembling at the table

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General Tso's chicken

a popular Chinese-American dish made with deep-fried chicken pieces that are tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce

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Mongolian beef

a Chinese-American dish consisting of thinly sliced beef stir-fried with onions, garlic, and a savory brown sauce

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mapo tofu

a popular Chinese dish made with soft tofu, ground pork or beef, and a spicy sauce

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char siu

a Cantonese-style barbecue pork dish that is typically marinated, roasted, and glazed to create a sweet and savory flavor

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zha jiang mian

a Chinese dish made with wheat noodles topped with a thick sauce made from ground meat, and fermented soybean paste

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dan dan noodles

a popular Chinese dish made with spicy minced meat sauce, served over noodles

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congee

a type of rice porridge commonly eaten in many Asian countries, made by boiling rice in a large amount of water or broth until it breaks down into a thick, creamy consistency

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beef ball

a type of meatball made from ground beef, typically seasoned with herbs and spices

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rou jia mo

a Chinese street food consisting of a sandwich made with shredded or minced meat, typically pork, seasoned with spices

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dongpo pork

a Chinese dish made from braised pork belly that is cooked in a fragrant and flavorful sauce, typically made with soy sauce, sugar, and various spices

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jianbing

a popular Chinese street food and breakfast dish made from a thin and crispy crepe-like pancake

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szechuan chicken

a spicy Chinese dish made with diced chicken, stir-fried with vegetables and a spicy sauce

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dumpling

a dish consisting of small balls of dough that can be baked, fried, or boiled, served with meat

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eggdrop soup

a Chinese soup made by whisking eggs into a simmering chicken broth, which results in thin, silky strands of cooked egg in the soup

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