Eight Most Popular Chinese Dishes

(Chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2013-02-05

Chow Mein 炒面 /chaoww-myen/

The "Chow mein" is the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese characters above, which means stir-fried noodles. Generally speaking, this stir-fried dish consists of noodles, meat (usually chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork), onions and celery. For making chow mein, the noodles need to be cooked in boiling water for a while. After they becoming cool, then move to the step of stir-frying.

Peking Duck 北京烤鸭 /bay-jing kaoww-yah/

Peking duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China’s national dishes. Peking duck is savored for its thin and crispy skin. The Sliced Peking duck is often eaten with pancakes, sweet bean sauce, or soy with mashed garlic. Visitors in Beijing also can relish other delicious delicacies, such as Mongolian hot pot, Bifengtang prawns and shredded potato. More information on Beijing food.

 

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