The documentary also talks about the evolution of Chinese food in America and the difficulties Chinese immigrants had to face in order to survive and eventually thrive in this country. He named the dish General Tso chicken in honor of the famous Qing Dynasty general from his home province of Hunan. The dish was apparently created in 1952 by Chef Peng Chang-kuei (彭長貴) at Pen’s Garden Hunan restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan. The movie explores the origins of general Tso’s chicken and why it’s becomes such an iconic dish in America. It’s absolutely scrumptious!Ī few nights ago I came across a very interesting documentary on Netflix called The search for general Tso. A General Tso Chicken recipe that’s baked, not fried and so much better than the real thing! Crispy and tender chicken pieces baked in crushed cornflakes and dressed in a classic sweet and sour sauce.
