The concept of Chinese food in many areas of the world is very different from the type of cuisine commonly eaten in China. Due to the Westernization of Asian cuisine, many cultures expect something quite different than the foods they encounter when travelling to China. While citizens in America and other Western countries are used to General Tso’s, Crab Rangoons, and Egg Rolls, the Chinese people include a variety of spices, vegetables, and cooking techniques in their colorful and delicious meals, snacks, and desserts.

Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes)

Scallions or green onions are a staple in many Chinese dishes. Cong You Bing is a light side consisting of unleavened break and fresh scallions.

Chicken Feet

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Chicken feet are a delicacy in many Asian countries, and China is no exception. They are often cooked with ginger, walnuts, garlic, sugar, garbanzo beans, or mushrooms.

Oranges after a meal

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A typical Chinese “dessert” consists of simple orange slices. Oranges are considered to bring good fortune. This is a much different tradition than the custom of the “fortune cookie” after a meal, which is in fact a purely Western invention and is not practiced at all in China.