Where Does General Tso Chicken Actually Come From?
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Friday, November 15, 2013
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Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Misconceptions.
About Jennifer 8. Lee's Talk
Journalist Jennifer 8. Lee talks about her hunt for the origins of familiar Chinese-American dishes — exploring the hidden spots where these two cultures have combined to form a new cuisine.
About Jennifer 8. Lee
Journalist Jennifer 8. Lee is the author of the book The Fortune Cookie Chronicles. Her fascination with American Chinese food led her to research and write the book, in which she solves some of the mysteries around this indigenous cuisine, including such questions as: "Who is General Tso and why are we eating his chicken?" and "Why do Jews eat Chinese food on Christmas?" Her documentary based on her book is called The Search For General Tso and is available on iTunes.
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