8 Must try Chinese appetizers

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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