Are there Chinese equivalents to Western dishes?

Yes! Typically most dishes have an equivalent, we've touched on a number of them in this article.

What is the Chinese name for Dumplings?

The most common would be called 饺子(jiǎozi) or 水饺 (shuǐjiǎo). There are a huge number of varieties of dumplings though and each go by their own name!

Is there really a Chinese dish that sounds like the American actor Roger Moore?

You must be referring to the 肉夹馍 (ròujiāmó)! It's a tasty variation of a hamburger. In fact it's often referred to as the Chinese Hamburger although these are in fact quite different!

What are dumplings typically filled with in China?

Absolutely everything! Here are some of the most common (plus a random bonus one)! 🐂 Beef = financial success 🐟 Fish = incoming wealth 🥬 Cabbage = good luck and wealth 🌿 Celery = potential for money 🍄 Mushroom = fortune and wealth 💰 A coin = prosperity (this is very uncommon today)

What is a Youtiao 油条? Is it like a doughnut?

In the most simple description, Youtiao is a fried stick of dough. It's light, fluffy and a little bit crunchy. On the occasion, it even flakes. The stick itself doesn't have much taste but it adds a new texture to other dishes and makes sure you don't go hungry.

Is it true in China you have to cook Hotpot meat yourself?

Yes hotpot is quite different to the western versions. Often a large pot filled is placed in the middle of a table and can feature multiple partitions, allowing it to be filled with multiple different flavoured broths at the same time. A popular style is one half spicy, one half vegetable, however some restaurants will allow multiple different broths to brew at the same time. Some times the pot is even split into four! Food is delivered to the table, raw, and you all throw ingredients into the pot and cook it whilst chatting and drinking. It's superb fun!

What are common ingredients in Malatang 麻辣烫?

Ingredients can include: Tripe, quail eggs, spam, lotus root, dumplings , noodles , mushrooms, fish balls and various organs including intestines, liver and lungs.

What are common ingredients in a Xianbing 馅饼?

Ingredients include: Beef Scallions Salt Green onions Ginger Soy sauce Pepper Egg Oyster sauce Sesame oil Sugar Cooking wine White onion

Which is better, western or eastern cuisine?

That's down to you! The great thing about food is that we all think differently. Whereas I love one thing, you may love another. How can we rate the dishes when everyone has their own opinion!