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I'm Chinese, and OK, I don't consider Panda Express as "authentic" Chinese food. But, when I visit many states here in the US, this Chinese fast food chain is on the verge of becoming an American household name like the McDonalds, KFCs, Pizza Hut, Taco Bells, etc. I really think Panda Express can do a lot to interest non-Asians into the Asian palate. I am thinking of starting my own one, but with Chinese noodle oriented dishes.
General Tso's Orange Chicken Monday, October 08, 2001 at 20:55:48 (PDT)

Since the high comsumption of soy seems to be a developmental issue, shouldn't preganant women avoid soy sauce and soy products as well. What they eat goes straight into the womb and would effect the development of male children. Just curious as to what the study has to say on that matter.
BeefEatter Gin Monday, October 08, 2001 at 12:07:51 (PDT)

I absolutely love Korean food wich is funny because when I first got married to my husband (he's korean and Im white)I hated the first full Korean meal that we had. I would definately say that if all you ever ate was American then korean food takes some getting used to but give it a chance
cherie Monday, October 08, 2001 at 08:01:07 (PDT)

If compared with the Western cuisines (except Italian, French, and other Mediterranean), I'm really proud of the fact that our Eastern cuisines have the most diverse, artistic, and epicurean forms in this planet.
MONONOFU STUD IN SF Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 14:05:47 (PDT)

Why I think Chinese men shouldn't have soy sauce?

Physiological argument

Soy contains phyto-estrogens which mimic estrogens in human body and as a result nations such as Japan and China have the lowest breast cancer rate. Since this group of compounds can act as female hormone and regulate hormones in human.

However, just as phyto-estrogens do wonders in a female body, I cannot help but question whether these female hormone mimicking compounds will affect the male kind of the species. It has been argued that phyto-estrogens in soy break down readily in our system but just as sodium nitrate reacts with amino acids in ham in cooking to form cancerogenic compounds nitro amino acids, does several derivatives of the native form of phyto-estrogens also formed during cooking and fermentation is a question not yet been answered by scientists. But what has been answered is that when two groups of new born mice were subjected to an experiment, one group with normal diet and the other group has a high soy diet it was found that the group with a high soy diet turned out to have much less masculine characteristics (eg. penis size) when compared to the control group.

Observing from our society, it is evident that Chinese males who are born overseas with a western diet are generally more masculine in body shape than their inland counterpart. Although many can argue that the protein content of an overseas Chinese with a western diet with steak, milk and cheese is much higher, I personally believe the phyto-estrogens factor plays a significant role.

Historic argument

One common opponent to the reduction in soy diet in Chinese male is sadly historic argument. The most common one is "Chinese have been eating soy sauce for thousands of years". It does seem to be that way, doesn't it? The truth is if you look up the typical diet of a family in Han dynasty, you will find simple diet like roast deer or other game meat along with wheat or oat as carbohydrate source. Fancy and unhealthy cooking method like deep fried did not exist in Han China, major cooking methods were steam, roast and boil.

Soy sauce first appeared in Ming dynasty (from my research and I could be wrong) but it has never been popular. It did however became very popular in Southern China in the past 100 years since it is an excellent anti-septic, it preserve food and kill harmful gems in the war torn sub tropical Southern China in the last 1800s and early 1900s. With the economic strength of Hong Kong rising from 1970s onward so did it cultural influences, and as a result soy sauce along with Cantonese food become the popular definition of Chinese food in many overseas Chinese restaurants and also restaurants in mainland China catering for Hong Kong Chinese. This result in the increase in popularity of soy sauce in Chinese community recent years.

Soy sauce at no time played in important role in historic Chinese diet, and all the historic heroes and generals we read about like Xue Rengui or Ban Chao had not even heard of soy sauce.

Summary

Although there is no solid evidence to prove that soy products directly cause the reduction in penis size or decrease in masculinity in males. However, from various inferences, I speculate that soy products in particular soy sauce affect the physical body development of Chinese males. And soy sauce is most certainly not historical in Chinese culture.
Proud Chinese Monday, September 24, 2001 at 22:03:15 (PDT)

Koreankid-
What's your hang up with raw eggs? Raw eggs are eaten in a variety of western dishes. Ever heard of an egg cream? Eggnog? An egg cooked sunnyside up? (practically raw). My Asian friends say the egg over rice dish is eaten all over Asia- including Korea. Who's to say where it originated? And who cares?
Korean Kookie ("moron" who's smarter than you) Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 07:19:49 (PDT)

Indonesian food. Can't beat that.
mei Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 22:59:45 (PDT)

Do soy products really increase estrogen and effeminates a man if eaten in too large quantities?
tofu man Friday, September 14, 2001 at 00:13:28 (PDT)

Beef lovers?

If you are ever in Japan, try Kobe beef. It's from a special breed of cows that's been massaged and served with beer everyday. You simply can't imagine the tenderness and awesome taste of it until you try it. It can be quite expensive but worth every penny.

Best Beef Friday, September 07, 2001 at 06:36:28 (PDT)

I simply love Korean food.
bibimbap!(mixed plate).
Its terrific simple meal.

Korean Beef! YOU got Beef with Koreans? just joking!

by Koreanfood lover.
Boston King Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 00:36:13 (PDT)

Korean Kookie

Raw egg on rice is not a Korean dish you moron. It's like saying "Kimchi is a Japanese cuisine." I don't know which part of Korean you are from or have been to, Koreans like the eggs cooked. Many Koreans eat sashimi but everyone knows that it was originated from Japan. Do not get confused. Except for certain Koreanized-Japanese food, we like our food cooked. Eating raw eggs is just deosn't sound very appetizing. If you like them so much why don't you just eat alive snails? Am I making sense? No..I am not..Hahahahha..

Koreankid whio@hotmail.com Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 21:03:10 (PDT)

has anyone ever tried desi chinese food?? its a mixture of chinese and indian food....it is great !!!!
mmmm delicious! Monday, September 03, 2001 at 16:11:39 (PDT)

Malaysian food!
It's great because then you have a much wider choice. Malaysian food the food of the major ethnic groups, namely Indian, Malay, Chinese food. Then there is also the very popular Malaysian "fusion" food, which are very unique dishes that have combinations of the different ethnic influences.

I also love Thai and Japanese food especially sashimi and unagi
Leng Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 18:46:37 (PDT)

Is there any correlation between Spanish paella, Italian risotto, Middle East pilaf and Chinese chowfan (fried rice)?
Rice dishes Friday, August 31, 2001 at 19:40:47 (PDT)

Tai-Po, are you Muslim? I like Turkish kebabs. They are beyond description, especially the ones from Adana city. I learned their secret ingredients and marinating too!
bon appitet Friday, August 31, 2001 at 18:11:47 (PDT)

"White man" is entitled to his opinion, so stop persecuting the poor guy. as a matter of fact everyone is.

My favorite is Korean food, because it is what I grew up on. And its probably too much of an acquired taste cuisine for foreigners, but that's perfectly fine with me. Besides, the most delicious korean restaurants in Korea usually don't cater to foreigners(not that they are being racists, but foreigners usually don't know about them.) Heh, but i will make this one statement: Korean food is most complimentary with alcoholic beverages. Drinking in Korea is an artform, and the culinary experience of eating while drinking in Korea is something... well... only a drinker would underand.

Also I find it curious noone says Indian food. Indian cuisine is among the finest in the world, but for whatever reason, this site is limited to people who look east asian.
korean alcoholic Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 07:38:33 (PDT)

I'm Indian and I love certain aspects of Indian food. I also love East Asian food. My exposure grew through my girl friend who is Chinese. Her family owns a Chinese restaurant and I have to say I'm hooked on Sezchuan. My girlfriend doesn't like Indian food though. The only dish she really enjoys eating is my beef kabob. The secrets in the sauce..
Tai-Po Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:41:45 (PDT)

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