From Sichuan to world: Kung Pao Chicken began in 19th-century Sichuan, named after Qing Dynasty official Ding Baozhen, and ...

From Sichuan origins: Born in Sichuan and named after Qing Dynasty official Ding Baozhen, Kung Pao Chicken blends diced ...

The origin of kung pao chicken (diced chicken fried with chili and peanuts) is generally believed to be related with Ding Baozhen. Here is the most convincing story of how the dish came into being.

Through the haze of my cornstarch hangover, I’m re-evaluating what I believed to be true about take-out from Chinese restaurants. The plan was simple: (A) two entrées from five different Chinese ...