Three Things You Didn't Know About Chinese Food

American Chinese food, like that sold at E Hur Wei, is ubiquitous in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Actual Chinese food (sometimes called ancient Chinese food) is very different. Here are three things you didn't know about Chinese food in China.

There are dozens of different types:

It might go without saying, but there are lots and lots of different types of Chinese food. In Nashville and in Middle Tennessee in general tends to be Cantonese-style Chinese food. However, there are at least 15 regional types of Chinese food in China, if not many, many more.

MSG is a flavor in China

MSG has a pretty bad reputation in the US, but in fact it’s a natural flavoring in China, used to produce a rich umami flavor. In fact, a similar comparison to MSG would be cinnamon in the US: just another spice on the rack, albeit on that is used frequently.

The fortune cookie is Japanese, not Chinese

Essentially unheard of in China, the fortune cookie originated in Japan, but it really hits its stride in the US. It's very rare to find one in Japan now.

There's three things you didn't know about Chinese food, and if you find yourself craving some spring rolls, then head over to E Hur Wei!
               
7075 Highway 70 S, Nashville, Tn 37221. They have great specials on so you'll get a great meal at a good price.