Popular Urban Chinese Food locations in St. Louis, Mo

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By Doron T. Brooks (columnist)

ST LOUIS- The history of fried rice- Fried rice first developed and introduced during the Sui Dynasty in China, The Sui Dynasty is highly known for unifying China and placing the nation under one rule after the Period of Disunion. The Sui Dynasty success only lasted for a short time from 581 to 618 AD. all fried rice dishes can trace their origins to Chinese fried rice created in Yangzhou, Jiangsu

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Rice Was First Grown and Processed 9,400 Years Ago. Archaeologists have unearthed bits of rice from when it was first domesticated and produced in China. Around 10,000 years ago, as the Pleistocene gave way to our current geological epoch, a group of early farmers and hunter-gathered near China's Yangtze River and began reshaping their culture.

Chinese immigrants first came to America thru San Francisco during the gold rush. Nearly all of Asian refugees were from one part of the country: the rural districts of Toishan outside of the city of Guangdong (then known as Canton; hence, Cantonese food). a great percentage of them were men

Pekin Noodle Parlor (built 1909) is one of the oldest known continuously operating Chinese restaurants in the United States, located in Butte, Montana at 117 S Main St, Butte, MT 59701 (406) 782-2217

opens from 5pm- 9pm from Wed-Sunday .Chinese-American landmark that has been in operation since 1916, The Pekin Noodle Parlor has served standard dishes in a former brothel & opium den for 107 years as of 2022.

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St. Paul Sandwich

The St. Paul sandwich was invented by Steven Yuen at Park Chop Suey in Lafayette Square, a neighborhood near downtown St. Louis; Yuen named the sandwich after his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota. 1321 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 436-2248 Park Chop Suey is South of the St, Louis Blues Savvis Center, drive past the Metrolink Station and go over the overpass and its next to BP Gas Station.

The St. Paul also has a stark resemblance to the Massachusetts inspired chow mein sandwich, the chow mein sandwich originated in New England in the 1930s or 1940s, the sandwich combines fried chow mein noodles that are covered in brown gravy and served on a hamburger bun.

Today, according to the Chinese American Restaurant Association, there are over 45,000 Chinese restaurants currently in operation across the United States. This number is greater than all the McDonald's, KFCs, Pizza Huts, Taco Bells and Wendy's combined. If you ever wondered why, there are little to no Chinese Commercials, it's Because a good Chinese restaurant will have all the business it wants just form word of mouth. It doesn't need to waste money on advertising. With the exception of the St.Louis Chinese food franchise "The Rice House" who has diverse hiring practices, and advertises and has coupon specials for Urban style dark brown rice and dark gravy.

Why you should avoid reheating rice?

The possibility to reheat rice exist, but certain people must take precautions and measurements to ensure rice is safe to consume. Rice is more problematic than most leftover foods as rice contains bacteria called Bacillus cereus, the bacteria has the ability survive certain cooking processes . This bacterium as known as "Bacillus cereus" causes food poisoning from reheated or cooked rice.

Most Popular Chinese Dish in America

General Tso's Chicken (also the 4th most popular dish in general on Grub Hub)

Crab Rangoon.

Egg Roll.

Sesame Chicken.

Wonton Soup.

Fried Rice.

Sweet and Sour Chicken.

Orange Chicken.

Fried Noodles

Chicken Sticks

Cantonese Dark Gravy Recipe (Black Dragon Sauce)

INGREDIENTS This Cantonese sauce is a mix of different flavours coming from all the commonly-used ingredients in Chinese food such as:

-Ginger: Enhances the aroma and taste

-Soy and oyster sauce:

- Fish sauce

-Sesame Oil:

-Cornstarch: As a thickener

-Chicken or Beef stock

-Sugar

Read more on original source: https://www.honestfoodtalks.com/cantonese-sauce-recipe/

Carbohydrates

Is rice nutritious? Rice is considered a rich source of carbohydrates, a body's main fuel source. Carbohydrates keeps the body satisfied and energized, and carbohydrates are vital for fueling exercise.

Brown rice, is an excellent source of many nutrients which includes fiber, manganese, selenium, magnesium, and B vitamins.

Reference. https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/krnc/monthly-blog/is-rice-good-for-you/

Here's a list of the best Fried Rice that I personally rate high in the St. Louis-Metro East area.

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1. Kam-Wah Chop Suey-

7604 State St, East St Louis, IL 62203

(618) 398-0573 closed on Sundays- opens 11am-8pm daily

"Best Pork Fried Rice" #1 ranked Chicken Wings in area (Order Extra Crispy) serves a golden brown gravy. St. Paul good. Kam-Wah sells a chicken wing plate to nearly every 7/10 customer.