Is a Thousand-year Egg really preserved for 1,000 years? Does General Tso's Chicken have anything to do with the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) general Zuo Zongtang? Is Wonton an English or a Chinese word? What does Moo Shu in Moo Shu Pork mean? And prepare for Stinky Tofu - what you smell is not what you'll taste.
NewsChina explores the culture and stories behind these Chinese culinary classics and challenges palates on the streets of New York City.