What is the history behind this leader? And why is this Chinese dish named for the dude?
2007-09-04 11:42:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
that is my husband's favorite chinese dish. here the link to a great recipe, better than a lot of restaurants, even...
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/512/Chinese_Imperial_Palace_General_Tsos_Chicken42806.shtml
According to the Taiwanese/Chinese word-of-mouth stories, the chicken was invented by General Zuo's wife, made for him after a victorious battle. He liked it so much that upon following victorious battles, he would have it made for all of his commanding officers as reward. It is however possible that this story was invented by the former family chef of the prominent Republican-era politician Tan Yankai, who simply put General Zuo's name on it to honor him, and to associate the dish with the famous man.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Tao_chicken
Who Was General Tso And Why Are We Eating His Chicken?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A59302-2002Apr16
2007-09-04 11:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by willa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont know the history but general tso, you spelled it wrong, is a commonly known dish at most all chinese restaurants
2007-09-05 02:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by IT'S ME AGAIN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love the General Tao or T'so chicken is so good
the legend says that the general's wife, made it for him after a victorious battle; he liked it so much that upon following victorious battles, he would have it made for all of his commanding officers as a price or reward
2007-09-04 20:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by wanna_help_u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very popular with the poor General's name spelled ten different ways.
Here is what claims to be the debunked story behind the general and his recipe. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A59302-2002Apr16
2007-09-04 18:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good meal.....I love it...not spicy to me tho.....just delicious. Oh it's TSO
2007-09-04 18:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by rob lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good dish - have no clue as to why it was name as it is...
2007-09-04 19:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Rahrah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋