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Western Origins of Japanese Food
As much as I like to complain about the bastardization of Chinese food in America, the reverse is never mentioned, or even known. My mother used to prepare “xi-cihan” meaning “western meal” that comprised of a fried pork chop, peas, and a side of white rice, and I loved it. That most numeric journalist, Jennifer 8. Lee, has a new book “The Fortune Cookie Chronicles” which mentions how there are more Chinese restaurants than McDonald’s and Burger King’s combined. I wonder if bastard American food is as big in Asia?
