Tag: Chinese-American cuisine
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Wor Sue Gai: The Chicago-Only Almond Boneless Chicken Plate
Wor sue gai is a Chicago-specific Chinese-American dish: deep-fried chicken cutlet, gravy, shredded lettuce, almonds. Locals love it, outsiders rarely meet it.
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Yaka Mein: The New Orleans Chinese-Creole Noodle Soup with a Murky Past
Yaka Mein is a New Orleans staple with disputed origins, a devoted following, and a reputation as the city’s favorite hangover cure. Here’s the murky story.