FAQs
Chinese food cannot be differentiated from medicine, family and cultural customs. For instance, did you know that the version of sweet and sour chicken we are all familiar with is actually not from Hong Kong or China? The original recipe was Shanghainese and used black vinegar. It's not meant to be orange, but black.
Where did sweet and sour chicken originate? ›
ABOUT THE RECIPE
The original sweet and sour sauce originated in the province of Hunan, China. The sauce was a light vinegar and sugar mixture with very little resemblance to the bright orange dish served in our takeaways today.
Is sweet and sour chicken an authentic Chinese dish? ›
Sweet and sour dishes, sauces, and cooking methods have a long history in China.
Does sweet and sour exist in China? ›
Sweet and sour pork is another highly symbolic dish eaten during the Chinese New Year and, believe it or not, it's popular with families hoping for a lot of grandchildren – “sour” in Cantonese sounds much like the word for “grandchild”!
What is a fun fact about sweet and sour chicken? ›
The original recipe was Shanghainese and used black vinegar. It's not meant to be orange, but black. But somewhere along the way, ketchup replaced the vinegar and it turned orange in the UK. Now that dish is called Sweet and Sour Chicken—Hong Kong style.
Do they sell sweet and sour chicken in China? ›
Yes, they actually do. The Chinese term for “sweet and sour” is “糖醋” (sugar-vinegar) - this is a rather common flavor in daily Chinese cooking in (many areas of) China. Sweet and sour chicken would be “糖醋鸡” (sugar-vinegar chicken).
Is Thai sweet and sour the same as Chinese? ›
But if you're thinking of the sweet and sour pork that's iconic of Chinese American takeout, the Thai version is quite different. The meat isn't fried, and there is an abundance of veggies.
What is the difference between Hong Kong and Cantonese sweet and sour chicken? ›
Our sweet and sour dishes are either 'Cantonese style' (which is the same as 'Hong Kong Style') or Sweet and Sour 'Balls' (thick battered). Our Cantonese style is cooked with the sauce, onions, peppers and pineapple. Whereas the Sweet and sour Chicken or King Prawns balls come with a separate pot of sauce.
Can you eat sweet and sour chicken from Chinese when pregnant? ›
Better to avoid:
sweet and sour dishes as these are often deep-fried and contain lots of sugar.
Is sweet and sour Korean? ›
Sweet & Sour (Korean: 새콤달콤; RR: Saekom-Dalkom) is a 2021 South Korean romantic comedy film, based on the novel Initiation Love by Kurumi Inui.
The sweet and sour sauce you get from most chinese restaurants is dyed with food colouring to make it red. When I make sweet and sour sauce from scratch, there's a bit of a red colour, but that's because I use ketchup to make some of the “sour” part. It's also got tomatoes in it, which adds some red colour.
What's better, orange chicken or sweet and sour chicken? ›
Orange Chicken is crispy and light due to its thin glaze. Meanwhile, Sweet and Sour Chicken is crispy with a thicker and more indulgent sauce. Their different textures make them both a delicious choice when you are craving Chinese food.
Which country invented sweet and sour chicken? ›
The origin of sweet and sour chicken was in the 18th century or even earlier from China. It spread to the United States in the early 20th century after the Chinese migrant gold miners and railroad workers turned to cookery as trades. In some countries, the dish is known as Ku lo yuk.
Is sweet and sour chicken traditional Chinese? ›
Sweet and Sour Chicken is made by batter-frying chicken and then tossing it in a quick and easy sweet and sour sauce. If you love Chinese food but don't live in China, chances are you've tried this dish before. Meaning, it's actually more Western than Chinese!
What is a fun fact about sweet and sour pork? ›
However, it is believed that the sweet and sour pork dish was originally made with ribs rather than sliced pork. After eating the dish, these foreigners enjoyed it but didn't like the bones, so they modified the recipe, and chefs ditched the ribs and replaced it with a well-marbled pork shoulder.
What is the difference between General Tso and sweet and sour chicken? ›
Difference Between General Tso and Other Chinese Dishes
I've listed out their main difference below to make it a little more clear. Sweet and sour chicken: The two are super similar. The main difference is that General Tso sauce has more ginger flavor, as well as a little more heat from the hot sauce or chili flakes.
What's the difference between orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken? ›
Orange Chicken is crispy and light due to its thin glaze. Meanwhile, Sweet and Sour Chicken is crispy with a thicker and more indulgent sauce. Their different textures make them both a delicious choice when you are craving Chinese food.
When was sweet and sour sauce invented McDonald's? ›
Dipping sauces were first introduced at McDonald's in 1982 to accompany the fast food chain's popular McNuggets, but still to this day some people aren't aware of what its Sweet 'n' Sour sauce is actually made of. And it turns out there's a particular fruit in the condiment that many people might not have expected.
