Chinese dishes have been very popular in India for a long time. Chow Mein is found in almost every street of India. Indians have incorporated Chinese dishes into their daily life and has made it their own. If you are in India it is impossible for you to go by without having Chinese in at least one food stall or a Chinese restaurant. But there are many types of Chinese food and each restaurant has its own style and personal touch when making their food. One thing you must know is that Chinese dishes made in India are very different from the original Chinese food available in the country of origin, i.e. China. To make life easier, I have listed down 10 most popular Chinese dishes you must try.
Chow Mein
Chow Mein(炒面) is among the popular Chinese dishes that you must try. Also commonly known as ‘Chow’, it is noodles that are boiled and then stir-fried along with veggies and chicken, shrimp, egg and/or pork. This is how mixed Chow Mein is made. There are various types of Chowmein available such as Veg Chow which is just veggies and the noodles stir-fried in a wok. Then again there is Chicken Chow, Mixed Chow and Egg Chow. The noodles in Chowmein are different from those of Instant noodles as they are straighter and thinner.
Dumplings
While you may have tried Momos and you love them but I gotta break it to you Momos are not part of the Chinese cuisine. They are Tibetan instead. Although, technically Tibet is under China that’s different! Now coming to Dumplings(饺子), they are a traditional Chinese dish whose history dates back to over 1,800 years. When you are looking for Chinese food recipes online you must come across many recipes, each with its own twist, of Dumplings.
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken(宫保鸡丁) is universally known. It is among the best Chinese dishes to order. It is made with diced chicken, chilli peppers, veggies and peanuts. The dish is stir-fried. This is the basic ingredients and the basic way of making it, however, people have made their own modifications in accordance with their palate.
Meifoon (Rice Noodles)
A personal favourite, the noodles in Meifoon is made with rice and are very thin and has some level of transparency. Meifoon is among the many types of Chinese dishes that are loved globally. The veggies in the dish are sliced very very thinly. You can check out Chinese restaurants serving the best Meifoon on Zomato.
Crispy Chilli Babycorn
Crispy Chilly Baby Corn is a great appetizer and if you are vegetarian or vegan you can definitely opt for this dish. The baby corns are deep-fried and then tossed over some Chinese sweet and sour sauces. For more vegan recipes visit: 10 Regular Recipes turned Vegan.
Szechwan Chilli Chicken
The Szechuan Chilli Chicken is quite like the Chilli Chicken tossed with Szechwan sauce. It is mainly from the Sichuan region in China. The dish has many oriental spices that are strong and pungent at the same time such as brown pepper. red chillies, ginger, green chillies and white pepper.
Fried Rice
Rice is an important part of Asian meals. Fried Rice is undoubtedly popular and the dish is just as the name suggests, rice that is stir-fried. There are various kinds of Fried Rice, such as Veg Fried Rice which is stir-fried with veggies, Egg Fried Rice has egg in it along with the veggies, then again there is Chicken and Mixed Fried Rice.
Spring Rolls
Spring rolls(春卷) are the fried appetizers resembling a dim sum and serve as starters or snacks meals. These are among the best Chinese dishes to order. The stuffing varies from a wide range of non-vegetarian to vegetarian minced ingredients. Majorly the base is flour to provide a crispy exterior with a soft gooey fillet. The non-vegetarian rolls typically contain minced meat, shredded carrot, bean sprouts and other exotic vegetables. The Vegetarian fillings could range from paneer to soya granules with a lot of vegetables with cabbage overpowering all of it.
Chop Suey
Chop suey is an Americanized Chinese dish. One can make this dish with noodles, meat, eggs, and vegetables such as cabbage, bean sprouts and then mix together with a thick sauce made out of cornstarch, five spices, tomatoes and garlic. The noodles are crispy which adds another texture to this dish.
Sweet and Sour Chicken/Pork
If you love Chinese sweet and sour sauces then the Sweet and Sour Pork (糖醋里脊) is going to be a favourite. If you do not have Pork then the dish is available with Chicken too. Other than being deliciously sweet and sour, the dish is bright orange in colour as well. The chicken or pork, whatever you choose, is added in a wok with vinegar, onion, soy sauce and bell peppers.
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