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The Americanization of Chinese Food: How a Culinary Tradition Was Transformed

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When Chinese immigrants first arrived in America during the mid-19th century, they brought not only their labor and entrepreneurial spirit but also their cuisine—a fusion of flavors, techniques, and cultural heritage that would soon undergo a radical transformation. The story of Chinese food in America is not simply one of adaptation but of reinvention, shaped by necessity, prejudice, and the relentless American appetite for novelty. This is the first of a two-part series.

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