Build Your Chinese Plate - Traditional Chinese Meal Builder | TheFoodNearMe

๐Ÿฅข Build Your Chinese Plate

Create your perfect traditional Chinese meal with our interactive builder. Discover authentic flavors, calculate calories, and learn fascinating cultural facts about each dish.

Choose Your Perfect Chinese Meal

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Choose Your Starter

Spring Rolls

150 kcal
Crispy vegetable rolls wrapped in thin pastry, traditionally served during Spring Festival celebrations

Hot and Sour Soup

90 kcal
A warming soup balancing spicy white pepper with tangy vinegar, popular in Sichuan cuisine

Dumplings (Jiaozi)

180 kcal
Traditional stuffed dumplings eaten during Chinese New Year for good luck and prosperity

Cold Sesame Noodles

220 kcal
Refreshing noodles in rich sesame sauce, perfect for hot summer days

Scallion Pancakes

200 kcal
Flaky, layered pancakes with green onions, a beloved street food from Northern China
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Choose Your Main Dish

Kung Pao Chicken

290 kcal
Spicy stir-fried chicken with peanuts, named after a Qing Dynasty official

Sweet and Sour Pork

310 kcal
Crispy pork in tangy sauce, representing the balance of flavors in Chinese cooking

Peking Duck

330 kcal
Imperial dish dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, served in Beijing's finest restaurants

Mapo Tofu (vegan)

250 kcal
Silky tofu in spicy sauce, invented by a pockmarked grandmother in Chengdu

Beef and Broccoli

280 kcal
Classic Cantonese stir-fry showcasing the wok hei (breath of the wok) technique

General Tso's Chicken

350 kcal
Sweet and spicy chicken dish, named after a Qing Dynasty military leader

Szechuan Shrimp

240 kcal
Fiery shrimp dish featuring the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns
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Choose Your Side Dish

Steamed Jasmine Rice

200 kcal
Fragrant rice that's the perfect canvas for absorbing flavors

Fried Rice with Egg

270 kcal
Golden fried rice, a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Chinese culture

Lo Mein Noodles

300 kcal
Soft wheat noodles symbolizing longevity and good fortune

Steamed Mantou (Chinese Buns)

160 kcal
Fluffy steamed buns, a Northern Chinese staple dating back 1,800 years

Stir-Fried Vegetables

110 kcal
Crisp vegetables preserving nutrients and natural flavors through quick cooking
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Choose Your Drink

Jasmine Tea

0 kcal
Fragrant green tea scented with jasmine flowers, prized for its delicate aroma

Soy Milk

100 kcal
Traditional breakfast drink made from soybeans, enjoyed for over 2,000 years

Chrysanthemum Tea

20 kcal
Cooling herbal tea believed to have medicinal properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bubble Tea

250 kcal
Modern Taiwanese creation combining tea with chewy tapioca pearls

Chinese Plum Juice

90 kcal
Sweet and tart juice from Chinese plums, often enjoyed as a refreshing treat

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Your Perfect Chinese Meal

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๐Ÿฎ Cultural Facts About Your Meal

๐Ÿฅข Did You Know?

Chinese cuisine has over 5,000 years of history and varies dramatically across China's 23 provinces, each with unique flavors and cooking techniques!