China is recognized as a country of gourmet food, and foreigners also like Chinese food very much. But when it comes to the most popular food abroad, it may surprise you.

1. Kung Pao Chicken.

If foreigners were asked to list a few Chinese dishes, Kung Pao Chicken would definitely be included.

Kung Pao Chicken is a famous traditional dish famous both at home and abroad, and is very popular among Chinese and foreign diners.

According to legend, this dish is named after Ding Baozhen, a famous minister in the late Qing Dynasty.

Ding Baozhen liked to eat peanuts and chicken, especially spicy food, so when he was an official in Shandong, he ordered his chef to improve the Shandong cuisine "Ding Sauce Chicken" into spicy stir-fry. Later, when he took office as the governor of Sichuan, he made this dish

It was popularized and named Kung Pao Chicken, and it spread from there.

Ding Baozhen was originally from Guizhou. He served as the governor of Shandong and later the governor of Sichuan. After his death, he was posthumously awarded the title of "Prince Taibao" by the Qing court. He was known as "Ding Gongbao" in the world, and this product got its name from this.

2. Mapo Tofu. Unexpectedly, Mapo Tofu can also be on the list. Although this dish has simple ingredients and is not expensive, it is one of the most famous dishes in Sichuan cuisine.

After eating, your mouth and tongue will be numb, and your lips and teeth will be spicy, which fully reflects the "spicy" characteristics of Sichuan cuisine.

Mapo tofu can be found in restaurants across China.

It is also common in Korea and Japan, but with local flavors added.

Although Japanese food is not known for being "spicy", Japanese cooking still retains this characteristic, and it is usually served with Japanese rice.

3. Fried noodles Fried noodles are rich in nutrients and beneficial to health. They can promote digestion, improve anemia, and enhance immunity. They are very popular around the world and are a staple food eaten by every household in China.

There are many ways to make fried noodles, and the most famous one in the West is Cantonese fried noodles.

In American-style Chinese food, fried noodles are made with noodles, meat, onions, celery, etc. This dish is regarded as a specialty dish in Western Chinese restaurants.

There are differences in cooking methods between the east and west coasts of the United States. Chow mein on the east coast is similar to Hong Kong style and has a chewy texture, while on the west coast most noodles are steamed and have a chewy texture.

Most restaurants fry the noodles first to get them golden brown the fastest way.

4. Dumplings.

There is a saying in China: Dumplings are not as delicious as dumplings.

As the "finale" of many traditional festivals in China, it shows the importance of dumplings in Chinese food. It is said that dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and they have a history of 1,800 years ago.

Dumplings are one of China's most popular traditional delicacies and are also highly sought after by Westerners.

Moreover, dumplings have many fillings and are suitable for everyone. They also reflect China’s cultural heritage and have always been one of the most Chinese delicacies in the eyes of foreigners.

5. Roast duck Roast duck has a mellow taste and bright color. It is known as the national dish and is available in all major restaurants.

High-end restaurants are even more sophisticated and even have their own duck farms, using specific species of ducks as raw materials to make unique roast ducks.

Quanjude was built in 1979 and is one of the largest roast duck restaurants in the world.

Quanjude can provide up to 5,000 tables for customers to dine every day. The roast duck has thin and crispy skin, tender meat and delicious taste. It is highly praised by many foreign friends, including celebrities and international dignitaries.

6. Others such as pancakes and fruits are very popular in Europe and the United States; Roujiamo, which is a combination of cured meat and white steamed buns, is very popular among Americans; there are also Chinese steamed buns, Chinese steamed buns, Wuhan hot dry noodles, and Chongqing small steamed buns.

Noodles, candied haws, etc. are very popular in many countries such as Russia and Canada.

In short, food is the universal language of the world, and Chinese food is the favorite of people all over the world.