Chinese food has had its impact on the whole world, and almost every nation has had the finest delicacies served in some of their food outlets. Historically, Chinese food made its way to India in the 1700s, where there were some Chinese individuals migrating to Kolkata for trade. This is what gave birth to the Indo-Chinese cuisines that are served in Indian restaurants today. There are top famous Chinese dishes that you would never miss from an Indian restaurant. The menu comprises Hakka noodles, Manchurian, momos/dim sum, chili chicken, schezwan fried rice, manchow soup, and honey chili potato, among other Indo-Chinese delicacies.
CHICKEN/GOBI MANCHURIAN
The best Indian restaurant in Wollongong serves this delicacy with its best tangy, savoury taste. It made its way to India in the 1970s by a trader named Nelson Wang. The chicken or vegetable is diced into perfect medium-sized cubes and marinated in some tangy special Chinese and Indian spices. After two to three hours, the contents are deep-fried and tossed in a tangy reddish sauce to give the dunk effect. Sometimes it is tossed in a brown, like Manchurian gravy.
CHILLI CHICKEN
This delicacy was born in Kolkata through the Chinese caterers who migrated to India. This is not entirely chili but also comprises other spices and herbs. Just like preparing chicken Manchurian, the chicken is also diced into cubes to speed up the marination process. The marinade is made of garlic and chilli as the base spices plus soy and ginger. It can be fried and also served in gravy. This is served nationwide and is also famous in Indian restaurants because it is an Indo-Chinese dish.
HAKKA NOODLES
There are special noodles that are different from the well-known instant noodles. These ones are made from wheat. They are soaked in hot water and taken out after a short while. On the side, the vegetables are fried and seasoned with salt, chili, and some spices. The key ingredients there are vinegar and soy sauce. The meal is best served in the best Indian restaurant in Wollongong.
SPRING ROLLS AND MOMOS
While spring rolls are sometimes served as fast food, momos are served as a snack dish. Meat and veggies like onions, lettuce, and tomatoes are added on the roll, plus some hot sauces or mild sauces. The tortilla wrap used can be crispy or soft, which totally depends on the individual. The momos are stuffed with chicken, sometimes spinach, and other vegetables, and steamed; some are fried. They are served with three main sauces: green or red chili sauce, white sauce, and soy sauce.
SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE AND MANCHOW SOUP
Steamed rice is fried with some vegetables like carrots, green beans, baby corn, and broccoli with some soy sauce and special Indian masalas. Sometimes chicken cubes are added to the fry. Monchow soup can be added on top to give a soft touch; it all plays around preference as well.
In conclusion, Indian-Chinese food is famous and served in almost all nations around the world. The fusion of the seasonings from both countries makes it more famous. In Wollongong, these famous delicacies are served at the best Indian restaurant, called Crown Indian Cuisine. Either pure Chinese or Indo-Chinese delicacies, they serve them best there.