![]() The vegetables used in my recipes might still be a far cry away from what we would buy in the market in Taiwan, but thanks to thick sauces made out of authentic Asian ingredients, my recipes get as close as possible to finding amazing and mouthwatering Chinese food in Switzerland. ![]() To satisfy my desire for great Chinese food, I began cooking my own dishes at home following recipes compiled during our many years in Taiwan. What I’ll never understand is why the food is so darn expensive if it doesn’t even taste authentic! Does somebody have the answer? Or better… do you have an amazing Chinese restaurant in Geneva that will make me change my mind? It is understandable therefore that Chinese food here can’t compare to the real deal, with carrots that don’t taste like carrots and red peppers that don’t taste like red peppers. I learned that when I moved to Geneva at nine years old and ate my first cucumber on Swiss territory, only to be left wondering if it was actually a cucumber or some kind of look-alike relative with no flavor whatsoever. When you’ve gone to food heaven, it’s hard to come back. There, we ate mango, passion fruit and pineapple for breakfast, and as he took the first bite of an Asian fruit he uttered the words, “You were right, this is the best thing ever” (oh how I love being right!). Jon couldn’t believe me when I said that he’s never actually tasted the true flavor of fruits until we honeymooned in Thailand. The flavors, smells, fruits and vegetables of Asia cannot be compared to any where else in the world. Having grown up in Taiwan, it is true that I am biased about Chinese food. In Geneva, however, Chinese cuisine is one of the most expensive and is by far not even close to the real thing. In most parts of the world, Chinese food can be found at almost every street corner and is probably one of the cheapest take outs in the city. I’ll never understand why it’s so easy to find good Japanese food in Geneva, but so hard to find a decent and fairly priced Chinese restaurant.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |