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Born In The USA - The Surprising History of Chinese Food in America

Nov 16, 2023
Guest
Jennifer 8 Lee
Chinese-American cuisine is deeply embedded in American communities, with more Chinese restaurants in the US than McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC combined. In this podcast, Jennifer 8 Lee, a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and documentary producer, explores the origins of famous Chinese-American dishes such as Chop Suey, Fortune Cookies, and General Tso's Chicken. She uncovers surprising revelations about their authenticity and availability in China, and discusses the significance of Chinese food in American culture.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 1min
2
Exploring the Origins of Chinese-American Dishes
01:16 • 2min
3
A Surprising Connection Between Chinese Food and a Powerball Lottery
03:20 • 2min
4
The Origins of Chinese American Food and the Significance of Chinese Restaurants
04:53 • 5min
5
The Origins of Chinese Food in America
09:43 • 9min
6
The Evolution of Chinese-American Cuisine
19:04 • 2min
7
The Evolution of Chinese Food in America and the Dessert Issue
21:11 • 2min
8
The Origins of Fortune Cookies
22:46 • 16min
9
Support and Podcast Recommendation
38:22 • 2min