TEDTalks - Jennifer 8. Lee: Who was General Tso? and other mysteries of American Chinese food.
About this talk: Reporter Jennifer 8. Lee talks about her hunt for the origins of familiar Chinese-American dishes -- exploring the hidden spots where these two cultures have (so tastily) combined to form a new cuisine.
Time 16.38 minutes; Filmed July 2008; Posted on TED: December 2008
About Jennifer 8. Lee: The possessor of the best byline in the New York Times, Jennifer 8. Lee reports on culture and city life. Her latest book is The Fortune Cookie Chronicles.
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