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The fortune cookie chronicles : adventures in the world of Chinese food

Lee, Jennifer 8., 1976-

Synopsis:

Fortune cookies are only part of the story here. Lee takes readers on a journey through the history of Chinese food with a particular emphasis on the dishes that Americans are most familiar with. You'll learn the rise of the Chinese takeout restaurant, go inside the soy sauce wars, and uncover the surprising truth about General Tso's chicken.