| Chinese cuisine is well known all over the world for its | | | | wontons filled with scallions, cheese, cram, and crab. |
| rich history and the various complicated techniques and | | | | 3) Dun: This term is very commonly used in Chinese |
| traditions involved in its preparation. Owing to its rich | | | | food menus and refers to eggs mixed with rice, beans, |
| quality and competitive pricing, there is a growing | | | | chicken, and vegetables. |
| demand for Chinese foods around the globe. | | | | 4) Fon: When you come across the 'Fon', do not get |
| But, what most Europeans and Americans find | | | | confused. It is nothing but rice, boiled or fried, mixed |
| mysterious are the several exotic terms that are used | | | | with carrots, peas, and pork. |
| in a Chinese food menu. Although most Chinese | | | | 5) Gai: The term 'Gai' is used for chicken in Chinese |
| restaurants serve their menus with English translation | | | | cuisine. For instance, 'Moo Shu Gai' is nothing but |
| and a vivid description of some authentic dishes, it is | | | | chicken served with plum sauce and vegetables. |
| always better to know some basic terms of a | | | | 6) Ma Po Tou Fu: Sounds strange? When you find |
| Chinese food menu. These terms will not help you | | | | any such term in a Chinese menu, know that this term |
| make a better choice at a Chinese restaurant, but also | | | | simply refers to 'spicy pork in bean curd'. |
| understand the Chinese food recipes when you decide | | | | 7) Mien: Although sounds obscure, it simply stands for |
| to cook something Chinese. | | | | Chinese noodles. |
| Following is a list of some basic terms of a Chinese | | | | 8) Tiem and Suen: If you wish to order something sour, |
| food menu and their meanings: | | | | look for the word 'Tiem' in the food menu. Similarly, |
| 1) Choy: This term is used to describe vegetables that | | | | things listed under the section titled 'Suen' are nothing |
| serve as an appetizer as well as a garnish, and are an | | | | but Chinese desserts. |
| important part of Chinese cuisine. | | | | There are many other exotic terms you will come |
| 2) Crab Rangoon: Crab Rangoon, a popular American | | | | across in a Chinese food menu, but the above-listed |
| Chinese appetizer, actually refers to deep-fried | | | | ones are the most fundamental ones. |