Appetizers

I am big on appetizers, and I am especially partial to Chinese appetizers. What’s not to love about these little munchies? Great tasting treats like refreshing Tasty Lettuce Wraps, Salt and Pepper Squid, Crispy Fried Wontons, and aromatic Green Onion Pancakes are wonderful.

In China, appetizers are mostly served as cold dishes (called leng cai or liang cai): smoked meats, cured offal, and pickled vegetables. In this chapter, I have included all the popular hot appetizers to suit your palate. These appetizers are commonly found in Chinese restaurants in the United States, and now you can make them in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy!