Did You Know Fortune Cookies Are Not Invented in China?

[Touya Kun]

Fortune cookies were invented in the United States, likely in California by Japanese or Chinese-American immigrants. They’re widely served in Chinese restaurants in the U.S. and often mistaken as part of Chinese cuisine, but fortune cookies are generally unknown in China.

 

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Isn’t it fascinating how something so widely associated with Chinese culture in the U.S. actually has American roots? It’s like a little cultural twist! Makes you wonder how many other ‘traditional’ foods have similar unexpected origins. Also, I bet it’d be a surprise for visitors from China to see fortune cookies at the end of a meal here!