whether you've always wanted to know what really goes on inside a Chinese restaurant,you're in luck. A restaurant employee recently did a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) entitled Your Typical Chinese Restaurant Employee, and he answered a lot of users' questions that touched on everything apart from the exact recipes (some things beget to remain a secret!). He wrote, or "I am Chinese. Parents are Chinese. Parents own a typical take out Chinese food restaurant. I beget worked there almost all my life and I know almost all the ins and outs." Curious approximately his insider secrets? Read on for some of the standout questions and answers,and then catch up on the whole AMA here. 1. The secret to authentic Chinese food is the sauce.
Someone mentioned that they try to build Chinese food at home but it's never nearly as generous - not even "as generous as the worst Chinese takeout." Turns out, the major difference is the sauce.
Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.2. Using a wok makes a difference.
Another reason your homemade stir fries and lo mein might not taste authentic is that using a wok is far superior to a regular skillet. "The ability to flash cook in a wok makes a expansive difference believe it or not."3. North American Chinese food is cheaper.
Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.4. The secret to the chicken in dishes like General Tso's is the breading.
Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.5. Yes, and many restaurants really do use the same images for the menu.
Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.6. Don't believe a restaurant whether it says it doesn't beget MSG . . . it's already in soy sauce and many other sauces.
Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.7. The best thing to order is anything Mongolian style. At least,that's this guy's personal favorite. Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.8. The one thing you should NEVER order is . . . fries.
Comment from discussion IamA Your typical takeout Chinese food restaurant worker AMA!.
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