Who does not like eating Chinese
cuisine? It is not just a popular cuisine in Asian country but also in other
part of the world. One can easily identify a number of fusion as well as
authentic Chinese food restaurant in almost any part of the world. Chinese
cuisine is rich in taste, light in eating and often less expensive. Chinese
appetizers are always an easy and interesting option to choose if you are
planning for get-together or a reunion since you don’t want to spend a lot of
time in the kitchen.
So here’s the list of some delicious
and easy to make
Chinese appetizers that you can treat your family and friends.
Delicious
Chinese Steamed or fried dumplings
The Chinese have mastered the art of
making dumplings. Chinese dumpling
may be round or crescent-shaped, steamed or pan fired. The filling may be sweet
or savory, vegetarian or filled with any minced meat.
Chinese
Egg rolls
Egg rolls make a great snack,
appetizer or an additional to a meal. It is made using a thicker wrapper than a
spring roll. Egg roll can be served with soy sauce or Chinese hot mustard for
dipping.
Potstickers
Potstickers are those
irresistible dumplings that are steamed on one side and pan fired on the other,
it’s just impossible to eat only one. A properly cooked potstickers are crisp
and browned on the bottom. The trick to make perfect potstickers is not to
overcook them, or else they’ll live up to their name by sticking firmly to the
pot.
Spring
rolls
Spring rolls are an excellent choice
for appetizers. In Chinese culture, it symbolizes wealth as their shape and
color is thought to resemble a long gold bar. With a crisp skin and flavorful
filling these spring rolls make the perfect appetizers for all parties and for
anybody & everybody. Serve Spring
Rolls with soy sauce or Chinese Hot Mustard for dipping.
Lettuce
wraps
Lettuce wraps are a popular Chinese
dish, makes a great appetizer or main dish. These flavorful lettuce wraps are
stir-fried with vegetables in an oyster-flavored sauce and wrap “Taco-style” in
lettuce.
Wonton
Wrapped Shrimp
This shrimp appetizer is an
excellent appetizer for any party or occasion. It can be easily made by
wrapping shrimp in wonton wrappers, then frying for a crispy. This appetizer is
delicious served on its own, or with Thai sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Chinese
Style Deep Fried Chicken Wings
Chinese style fried chicken wings
are sweet, finger-licking good and very addictive. Mixed with tempura batter
and then deep-fried until ultra-crispy and crunchy. The freshly cooked wings
are already good as is, but tossing them in a mixture of grated garlic, soy
sauce, sugar and mirin will make them even better.
Crab
Rangoon
Crab Rangoon is that one Chinese
appetizer that remains popular year after year. The sweet, delicate flavor of
the crab and the crunchy texture of deep-fried wonton make for an intriguing
combination.
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