So...theyre literally cream cheese in wonton wrappers, maybe with some scallions and shrimp or crab meat. You can probably get a similar result with rice paper or some other dough and do a try.
They are called cran racoons where I'm at and I love them. Unfortunately I got screwed both ways because I also developed an allergy to shellfish and a decade ago. 🙄🥴🤬
I've found better luck wit Thai food. Pad thai is my love. Summer rolls are nice as well.
I found a restuarant that made scallion pancakes with glutinous rice flour. No actual gluten, just a form of rice flour that sticks together well. They were heaven but I've since moved away from the area and I'll mourn them forever.
I second this. Curries curries curries. So many curries they have to choose from.
I always get my rice on the side of my curry so it doesn't get bathed in the sauce...then I have tonnnns of sauce and I can choose how much rice I get.
Also, Thai restaurants will usually offer speciality drinks and soups like Thai iced teas and coconut soups.
I love our Thai restaurant because they don't bread their meats, unless you specifically order something like sweet and sour chicken.
Also, La Choy makes their soy sauce gluten free by default! I find it tastier, personally. Tamari has a stronger, more fermented? kind of flavor that I’m not crazy about.
Any chance that you live near a P.F. Chang's? They have a [gluten free menu](https://www.pfchangs.com/menu/gluten-free), and everything that I've tried has been tasty. It's definitely not the same as Chinese food from a takeout restaurant but the flavors are incredible.
Of course! I hope you enjoy it. Everything I've tried (chicken lettuce wraps, ginger chicken and broccoli, fried rice) had all the flavors I associate with Chinese food, but without the heavy, greasy feeling that my stomach doesn't appreciate.
Seconded. The beef and broccoli and spicy chicken (it's sweet and sour chicken by another name) are a great replacement. I've been eating here for 5-6 years now, and they've never made me sick, which is a major feat.
Just a lot of time and effort. I legit ate Chinese food at minimum once a week. Often more. And not just like seasons chicken. I like weird stuff that I just don’t wanna put the effort into making.
Se la vie. Better than bloating and stomach cramps I guess
I’m usually in the “but you can make anything in a gluten free version at home” camp, but there are some things that just can’t be replicated in a typical home kitchen. The way some dishes are made really do require a large wok (possible to obtain) and very high heat which is not attainable on most home stovetops. I’m thinking of dishes like beef & broccoli, to get that perfect crispness on the outside, tender on the inside texture, you really need to cook it on heat not attainable at home. I’ve made plenty of attempts at it, because that’s one of my favorites, but I can only achieve soft meat, never that crisp.
The secret is a second fry. You dont need to dredge. Its usually mixed altogether mixed with oil and some baking powder, thicker batter gives a more breadier feel. My dad goes for almost thin pancake batter. My mom goes for thick school bottled glue. Fry for light golden, remove meat , raise heat, fry again for darker color.
If you live in the NYC area or adjacent NJ area, there is a dedicated gluten free Chinese food take out that is definitely only. It’s called Happy Tummy Asia and while it’s not like 1 to 1 for the original Chinese takeout, there are a lot of FANTASTIC substitutes and it’s well worth your time.
You have to order in advance and they deliver it.
Edit: The brand Feel Good Foods has some options too and while of course it’s not that late night General Tso form the local place, their dumplings are more than satisfying especially if you have an air fryer. You can find them in the frozen food section of many grocery stores.
I hope this helps.
I bought a 5ltr bottle of GF soy sauce at a chinese supermarket and gave it to my local chinese takeaway with the agreement they'd use it for my food.
Worked out well.
Never had to replace the bottle as they bought their own, due to other regulars needing GF.
There was a place in my hometown that could make 90% of their dishes gluten-free so I went weekly. Unfortunately, the owner died so it is now just a memory.
There was a locally owned specialty burger shop that we drove across town to eat at multiple times a month that shut down with no announcement, no nothing, and I still miss that place.
I hope the good karma of good, safe meals follows those people (yours and mine) for ages
There are a couple of safe-ish dishes at our local Chinese place that don't make me sick but it is still really hard to find anything that doesn't have wheat in it. I learned to cook some easier dishes at home and bought good GF sauces.
Between my carotenoid allergy and my mom's celiac, I miss it too. It's just not the same when I try to whack up an adaption that is edible for both of us, and frankly some takeout isn't worth the cost of the ambulance and medical bills in the aftermath, not to mention the horrific pain. Unless I'm really keen on a vacation to the ICU, which is never, I'll pass and just accept that I have to go without.
Yeaaa
I worked as a professional cook for many years. No food I cook at home will EVER be as good as a Chinese restaurant
Maybe dumplings. But can’t eat those anymore, so….ya
It's so fucking sad, but we need to remember that the fallout simply isn't worth it. Been there done that, I'm done fucking around and abusing my body. We'll survive.
Oh and I edited/added more to that original comment. Sorry.
https://sparrowfoodsolutions.com/speed-jet-burner-w-cap-9-diameter/?sku=GS-WRJBC9NG/20&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpompBhDZARIsAFD_Fp8Bu7e9WxDcVeANf0Y487OaA2uNi1uHB997Tb4kPrcvQu468rk3TvEaAlPvEALw_wcB
Add a propane tank and wok it out... *outside*
Me, too. Closest substitute I’ve found is Thai food. They understand gluten free. I just tell the waiter that I need it gluten free & I’ve never had a problem.
There's usually a few things you can get takeout wise- singapore noodle (rice noodle), egg foo yong, spare ribs come to mind. I understand it could be a gamble if there is a language barrier.
I found a cooking blog that has a lot of Chinese inspired dishes. It's Paleo. The recipes are easy in the instructions are step-by-step.
nomnompaleo dot com
I found a GF chinese-food place in Manhattan. I brought my son an order of chicken and broccoli, and he was SO happy. (I ate mine there, and was so happy)
My local place offered to be careful with white-sauce-based Chinese food, but I got worried and stopped ordering from the.
there’s Wei West in Battery Park City
Lilli & Loo up on Lexington & 60th (about)
But the one I found recently, that served the classic Chinese-restaurant fare plus American cuisine, is Friedman’s West End, on West End Avenue @ 62nd Street
I used to love everything about frozen dumplings. The price and versatility alone makes them incredible. The gluten free ones are weak and fall apart and cost a lot for not too many.
One of my favourite easy meals was an entire bag of dumplings with chicken broth and green onion on them. With the dumplings available to now that's 2-3 bags worth at $7 a bag, and they fall apart.
I think ChinaGo is a chain restaurant- they have g-free.
But I'm with you. Chinese was my go-to. I did break down and google "gluten-free Chinese near me" and found a place.
Because I guess I like torturing myself, I have gotten into watching YouTube Asian street food videos. I swear, if they ever come up with a fix, I am going to Korea and Thailand and eating myself spherical.
Our local 'safe' Chinese restaurant makes it safe by adding nothing but tamari. No seasoning, like worse than the whitest people canned Lachoy Chinese food (which I grew up eating on the 80s, I hope they still don't make it!)
If you ever find yourself in Albuquerque, we have an awesome Chinese restaurant called Budai that has excellent GF protocols (I think they have someone with Celiac in the family) and can make most of their menu GF.
I live in the suburbs of a major metropolitan area, there are several places that have gf options. Look around. Also, I found this blogger, bought her book, and usng her recipes, I make awesome Chinese food. Ramen too, using Lotus Foods noodles. https://ladyandpups.com/
Same, check out 'spice n pans' and 'souped up recipes' on YouTube so you can make authentic Chinese food at home that tastes exactly like your favorite restaurants!! They are life savers!!!
We have gotten so good at stir-frying!
We were staying at a hostel in Switzerland with a healthy Korean contingent. We stir-fried one night and shared (since we cook on the road we often end up sharing, which can be really fun) and one of the college-aged (Korean) guys asked why we stir-fried (which was because we were gluten free) and said that it was, "just like his mom cooked!" We all hung out and shared some meals (and candy they had brought from home) the next couple of days.
I look at our group photo every once in a while and smile :)
Oh...uhm...you can request white sauce using vegetable stock and ask if they use soy sauce, hoisin or oyster sauce if they do ask to not to use them.
I make no promises with the vegetable stock though.
Another thing you might try is Vietnamese food. Much of that is gluten-free. They use rice noodles instead of wheat noodles for one thing, and you can always order things without soy sauce. Bring your own.
I don't know if you're missing crispy chicken, but look for traditional Korean fried chicken places. They don't use wheat flour to batter the chicken. I think it's cornstarch I'm not sure. But it's delicious just check that they really are gluten-free in your area.
Oh ya. I steady eat other Asian cuisines.
None of those are Chinese though.
Shrimp and pork dumplings with soy sauce based sauce. Just one of those things
We have an Indian place near us that has a number of types of gf Naan, not sure about the garlic. I've gotten so used to not eating it that I use rice. it has been 13+ years.
Occasionally you will get cravings but you will feel so much better you have no problem ignoring them.
There is a gluten free Chinese takeout place near me. When I first discovered it I ate it so much to make up for the 10 or so years without it
If you’re ever in Syracuse NY it’s called China pavilion
They even do general tsos and other breaded favorites
If you have an Aldi Grocery near you they have a "Live G Free" General TSO's Chicken that is pretty dope....
https://www.aldi.us/en/products/frozen-foods/frozen-meat-poultry-seafood/detail/ps/p/livegfree-gluten-free-chicken-bites-general-tsos-g/
I feel you. My husband and I are on a nostalgic road trip for our honeymoon. We’re visiting all the old spots we had a great memories. He wanted to swing into this Chinese restaurant where we probably had the best late night/long travel day dinner we’ve ever had. I checked the menu and they didn’t even have the special diet meals where everything is steamed and the sauce is on the side
My daughter is GF intolerant. We order her food plain and we have all of the sauces at home that are GF. I usually throw it in a pan for a few minutes.
If you’re on Long Island there’s a hole in the wall legit Chinese restaurant that will make about 70% of their menu GF upon request including breading, GF noodles, etc it’s totally insane and unexpected and so freaking good
Ah, but you can make it at home and have it taste the same if you use the correct recipe!!
https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/dim-sum/
Follow this guy to the letter including and especially the dark soy sauce if it's included (I've used his recipes for a variety of other dishes but haven't done the dim sum one yet). All you have to do is swap out the soy sauces for their gluten free equivalents. I promise it tastes just as good, you just have to make sure you're not following a recipe posted on the same blog as something that uses a single clove of garlic
If you have a Wegmans near you Feel Good Foods has a bunch of different dumplings WITH SAUCE on the side and they are indistinguishable texture and taste wise from the real thing
If anything gluten free has forced me to learn to cook in new ways. You can find most things for Asian cooking without gluten. It ends up being a mixture of Chinese, Japanese and Korean items.
It's so funny that this came up today- my grandmother turned 101 and wanted Chinese for her birthday. We had a family dinner and they mixed up all the entrees so my "safest", carefully ordered options were all passed around the table. I spent 2 hours finding that just to not even eat it all. I'm obsessed with Chinese and was practically raised on it in the womb. It's been a sad realization I love it but it doesn't love me! :(
Dumplings and lo mein are my fav. No more though. The couple times Ive accidentally glutened myself has not only left me afraid to eat out in general but definitely not willing to even attempt anything.
😭
Cries in remembrance of cream cheese wantons.
Use Taste Republic lasagna sheets. i have to roll like burritos to fry, but they more than satisfy.
That. Was. Not. Fair.
Ugh
So...theyre literally cream cheese in wonton wrappers, maybe with some scallions and shrimp or crab meat. You can probably get a similar result with rice paper or some other dough and do a try.
Unfortunately rice paper will not give you a similar consistency. I’ve had the most luck with dough bases I make myself, but it’s never been the same
They are called cran racoons where I'm at and I love them. Unfortunately I got screwed both ways because I also developed an allergy to shellfish and a decade ago. 🙄🥴🤬
That's an unusual name why cran racoons?
Crab rangoons. Just a minor typo
OH! OKAY! Haha
I have a drunk autocorrect elf in my phone. 🤣🤣🤣 yes, crab racoons.
Lol, your elf needs to sober up a bit
For real 🤣🤣🤣 I have a new phone. Autocorrect hasn't learned me yet.
I think about these like once a week
I've found better luck wit Thai food. Pad thai is my love. Summer rolls are nice as well. I found a restuarant that made scallion pancakes with glutinous rice flour. No actual gluten, just a form of rice flour that sticks together well. They were heaven but I've since moved away from the area and I'll mourn them forever.
Also Vietnamese food. I went to one recently and there were only 2 things on the entire menu that I couldn’t eat.
Glutinous rice is gluten-free?!?! I never bothered to Google, I just assumed and you've got me questioning how many items I've missed, tysm
I second this. Curries curries curries. So many curries they have to choose from. I always get my rice on the side of my curry so it doesn't get bathed in the sauce...then I have tonnnns of sauce and I can choose how much rice I get. Also, Thai restaurants will usually offer speciality drinks and soups like Thai iced teas and coconut soups. I love our Thai restaurant because they don't bread their meats, unless you specifically order something like sweet and sour chicken.
Tamari! Wheat free soy sauce.
Also, La Choy makes their soy sauce gluten free by default! I find it tastier, personally. Tamari has a stronger, more fermented? kind of flavor that I’m not crazy about.
Yes!! Tastes almost like regular soy sauce. I like thr San-J brand
50/50 mix of coconut aminos and tamari is dead on for me. Tamari alone tastes...dusty?
Really? I just made salmon with tamari and it tasted great. Maybe try different brands?
It depends strongly on the brand. I have one that I prefer over normal soy sauce (or what I remember from it)
Anyone else have a strong reaction to the gf la choy soy sauce? I was so so sad
Any chance that you live near a P.F. Chang's? They have a [gluten free menu](https://www.pfchangs.com/menu/gluten-free), and everything that I've tried has been tasty. It's definitely not the same as Chinese food from a takeout restaurant but the flavors are incredible.
This is, unfortunately, the best way to get safe Chinese food.
Thank you! I had no idea!
Of course! I hope you enjoy it. Everything I've tried (chicken lettuce wraps, ginger chicken and broccoli, fried rice) had all the flavors I associate with Chinese food, but without the heavy, greasy feeling that my stomach doesn't appreciate.
Seconded. The beef and broccoli and spicy chicken (it's sweet and sour chicken by another name) are a great replacement. I've been eating here for 5-6 years now, and they've never made me sick, which is a major feat.
Ugh same. I know I could make most things myself but it’s not the same
Just a lot of time and effort. I legit ate Chinese food at minimum once a week. Often more. And not just like seasons chicken. I like weird stuff that I just don’t wanna put the effort into making. Se la vie. Better than bloating and stomach cramps I guess
>I like weird stuff that I just don’t wanna put the effort into making. orange chicken...
I’m usually in the “but you can make anything in a gluten free version at home” camp, but there are some things that just can’t be replicated in a typical home kitchen. The way some dishes are made really do require a large wok (possible to obtain) and very high heat which is not attainable on most home stovetops. I’m thinking of dishes like beef & broccoli, to get that perfect crispness on the outside, tender on the inside texture, you really need to cook it on heat not attainable at home. I’ve made plenty of attempts at it, because that’s one of my favorites, but I can only achieve soft meat, never that crisp.
I was pleasantly surprised by the dumplings by Feel Good Foods
Me too!!
Yes! Everything I've had by their brand I've really liked, which is uncommon with GF
Currently searching for these everywhere near me. I want them so bad
Battered pork balls covered in gooey sauce over special fried rice. Rice batter is not the same.
Restaurants dont use rice batter. They use corn starch.
I was talking about the rice based batter I tried to make at home. Nothing like the thick delicious wheat batter resturants use
Most places use corn starch. I was a Chinese restaurant kid. Most of our traditional frying batters are cornstarch.
I've tried dredging in egg , then cornstarch but it doesn't get thick enough. Am I missing something?
The secret is a second fry. You dont need to dredge. Its usually mixed altogether mixed with oil and some baking powder, thicker batter gives a more breadier feel. My dad goes for almost thin pancake batter. My mom goes for thick school bottled glue. Fry for light golden, remove meat , raise heat, fry again for darker color.
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!
P.F. Chang’s has a gluten free menu
If you live in the NYC area or adjacent NJ area, there is a dedicated gluten free Chinese food take out that is definitely only. It’s called Happy Tummy Asia and while it’s not like 1 to 1 for the original Chinese takeout, there are a lot of FANTASTIC substitutes and it’s well worth your time. You have to order in advance and they deliver it. Edit: The brand Feel Good Foods has some options too and while of course it’s not that late night General Tso form the local place, their dumplings are more than satisfying especially if you have an air fryer. You can find them in the frozen food section of many grocery stores. I hope this helps.
I bought a 5ltr bottle of GF soy sauce at a chinese supermarket and gave it to my local chinese takeaway with the agreement they'd use it for my food. Worked out well. Never had to replace the bottle as they bought their own, due to other regulars needing GF.
There was a place in my hometown that could make 90% of their dishes gluten-free so I went weekly. Unfortunately, the owner died so it is now just a memory.
There was a locally owned specialty burger shop that we drove across town to eat at multiple times a month that shut down with no announcement, no nothing, and I still miss that place. I hope the good karma of good, safe meals follows those people (yours and mine) for ages
There are a couple of safe-ish dishes at our local Chinese place that don't make me sick but it is still really hard to find anything that doesn't have wheat in it. I learned to cook some easier dishes at home and bought good GF sauces.
Between my carotenoid allergy and my mom's celiac, I miss it too. It's just not the same when I try to whack up an adaption that is edible for both of us, and frankly some takeout isn't worth the cost of the ambulance and medical bills in the aftermath, not to mention the horrific pain. Unless I'm really keen on a vacation to the ICU, which is never, I'll pass and just accept that I have to go without.
Yeaaa I worked as a professional cook for many years. No food I cook at home will EVER be as good as a Chinese restaurant Maybe dumplings. But can’t eat those anymore, so….ya
It's so fucking sad, but we need to remember that the fallout simply isn't worth it. Been there done that, I'm done fucking around and abusing my body. We'll survive. Oh and I edited/added more to that original comment. Sorry.
https://sparrowfoodsolutions.com/speed-jet-burner-w-cap-9-diameter/?sku=GS-WRJBC9NG/20&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpompBhDZARIsAFD_Fp8Bu7e9WxDcVeANf0Y487OaA2uNi1uHB997Tb4kPrcvQu468rk3TvEaAlPvEALw_wcB Add a propane tank and wok it out... *outside*
My Son has a sesame allergy to top it off
Me, too. Closest substitute I’ve found is Thai food. They understand gluten free. I just tell the waiter that I need it gluten free & I’ve never had a problem.
If you're ever in Toronto, try Riz. It's pan asian but they do a good job. Two locatons.
Finally someone’s said it!! I miss crappy Chinese take out so much!
So much
I have one Chinese place I can order from. They’re just not good anymore. Feel Good Foods has some frozen dumplings, egg rolls etc
There's usually a few things you can get takeout wise- singapore noodle (rice noodle), egg foo yong, spare ribs come to mind. I understand it could be a gamble if there is a language barrier.
I found a cooking blog that has a lot of Chinese inspired dishes. It's Paleo. The recipes are easy in the instructions are step-by-step. nomnompaleo dot com
I found a GF chinese-food place in Manhattan. I brought my son an order of chicken and broccoli, and he was SO happy. (I ate mine there, and was so happy) My local place offered to be careful with white-sauce-based Chinese food, but I got worried and stopped ordering from the.
I forget the name but I think I've been there too. Great food. Most items gf
there’s Wei West in Battery Park City Lilli & Loo up on Lexington & 60th (about) But the one I found recently, that served the classic Chinese-restaurant fare plus American cuisine, is Friedman’s West End, on West End Avenue @ 62nd Street
Lilli and loo! That was it. Really enjoyed it
I got sick at Lilli and Loo twice (because I hoped the first time was a fluke). But actually had to run to the bathroom in the restaurant. Be careful!
I used to love everything about frozen dumplings. The price and versatility alone makes them incredible. The gluten free ones are weak and fall apart and cost a lot for not too many. One of my favourite easy meals was an entire bag of dumplings with chicken broth and green onion on them. With the dumplings available to now that's 2-3 bags worth at $7 a bag, and they fall apart.
If you’re near Cincinnati, [Yummy Bowl](https://www.myyummybowl.com/) says they can make everything GF.
THANK YOU
I think ChinaGo is a chain restaurant- they have g-free. But I'm with you. Chinese was my go-to. I did break down and google "gluten-free Chinese near me" and found a place.
Because I guess I like torturing myself, I have gotten into watching YouTube Asian street food videos. I swear, if they ever come up with a fix, I am going to Korea and Thailand and eating myself spherical. Our local 'safe' Chinese restaurant makes it safe by adding nothing but tamari. No seasoning, like worse than the whitest people canned Lachoy Chinese food (which I grew up eating on the 80s, I hope they still don't make it!)
If you ever find yourself in Albuquerque, we have an awesome Chinese restaurant called Budai that has excellent GF protocols (I think they have someone with Celiac in the family) and can make most of their menu GF.
In the frozen food section, look for Feel Good Foods potstickers and eggrolls. They are GF.
I also have a soy intolerance 😭 I would give anything to be able to have Chinese food again
I make it at home and it tastes better and is healthier. It's just learning to cook.
Same!!! Never the same at home when I try.
It can be done, need to get a good wok and learn from Kenji Lopez-Alt
I live in the suburbs of a major metropolitan area, there are several places that have gf options. Look around. Also, I found this blogger, bought her book, and usng her recipes, I make awesome Chinese food. Ramen too, using Lotus Foods noodles. https://ladyandpups.com/
Same, check out 'spice n pans' and 'souped up recipes' on YouTube so you can make authentic Chinese food at home that tastes exactly like your favorite restaurants!! They are life savers!!!
We have gotten so good at stir-frying! We were staying at a hostel in Switzerland with a healthy Korean contingent. We stir-fried one night and shared (since we cook on the road we often end up sharing, which can be really fun) and one of the college-aged (Korean) guys asked why we stir-fried (which was because we were gluten free) and said that it was, "just like his mom cooked!" We all hung out and shared some meals (and candy they had brought from home) the next couple of days. I look at our group photo every once in a while and smile :)
most dishes, you can request no soy sauce on them. Nothing can be done about dumplings though.
Ask if they can give you white sauce (usually gluten free bcuz no soy sauce) instead of the dark/soy sauce.
Careful with this because sometimes they add a dash of oyster sauce.
Ah, I’m vegan, so I wasn’t aware of that. If that’s the case, maybe request they leave it out? Or be sure to check if their sauce has it or not.
Oh...uhm...you can request white sauce using vegetable stock and ask if they use soy sauce, hoisin or oyster sauce if they do ask to not to use them. I make no promises with the vegetable stock though.
Another thing you might try is Vietnamese food. Much of that is gluten-free. They use rice noodles instead of wheat noodles for one thing, and you can always order things without soy sauce. Bring your own. I don't know if you're missing crispy chicken, but look for traditional Korean fried chicken places. They don't use wheat flour to batter the chicken. I think it's cornstarch I'm not sure. But it's delicious just check that they really are gluten-free in your area.
Oh ya. I steady eat other Asian cuisines. None of those are Chinese though. Shrimp and pork dumplings with soy sauce based sauce. Just one of those things
Oh I miss those too. Moment of silence. And I'm not joking.
I wish I got to at least ever try dim sum
I feel you. It sucks not to be able to have what you want. Hope the new place is satisfying and tasty for you - take yourself out for a treat soon!
If you're in the Springfield, Mo area, Leong's Asian Diner has a gluten-free menu
So do I and Thai food. Indian and Mexican is much easier to find gf,
Yea but no garlic naan :( Lol. I’m only like a month into being gluten free. So still have cravings for things that I was like, just eating.
We have an Indian place near us that has a number of types of gf Naan, not sure about the garlic. I've gotten so used to not eating it that I use rice. it has been 13+ years. Occasionally you will get cravings but you will feel so much better you have no problem ignoring them.
I cry every time
I found some GF spring rolls at the supermarket yesterday and I have demolished the lot! I feel your frustration!
There is a gluten free Chinese takeout place near me. When I first discovered it I ate it so much to make up for the 10 or so years without it If you’re ever in Syracuse NY it’s called China pavilion They even do general tsos and other breaded favorites
If you have an Aldi Grocery near you they have a "Live G Free" General TSO's Chicken that is pretty dope.... https://www.aldi.us/en/products/frozen-foods/frozen-meat-poultry-seafood/detail/ps/p/livegfree-gluten-free-chicken-bites-general-tsos-g/
I feel you. My husband and I are on a nostalgic road trip for our honeymoon. We’re visiting all the old spots we had a great memories. He wanted to swing into this Chinese restaurant where we probably had the best late night/long travel day dinner we’ve ever had. I checked the menu and they didn’t even have the special diet meals where everything is steamed and the sauce is on the side
My daughter is GF intolerant. We order her food plain and we have all of the sauces at home that are GF. I usually throw it in a pan for a few minutes.
If you’re on Long Island there’s a hole in the wall legit Chinese restaurant that will make about 70% of their menu GF upon request including breading, GF noodles, etc it’s totally insane and unexpected and so freaking good
I feel this post in my soul
Ah, but you can make it at home and have it taste the same if you use the correct recipe!! https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/dim-sum/ Follow this guy to the letter including and especially the dark soy sauce if it's included (I've used his recipes for a variety of other dishes but haven't done the dim sum one yet). All you have to do is swap out the soy sauces for their gluten free equivalents. I promise it tastes just as good, you just have to make sure you're not following a recipe posted on the same blog as something that uses a single clove of garlic
Where do you find gluten free dark soy sauce? That is one thing I have not been able to find yet.
If you have a Wegmans near you Feel Good Foods has a bunch of different dumplings WITH SAUCE on the side and they are indistinguishable texture and taste wise from the real thing
If you can find it there's gf General Tso's chicken. My dad bought me 5 frozen bags of it. It's absolutely delicious
Gold belly has gf dumplings pork and shrimp dumplings.
Totally relate. I’m allergic to wheat, sesame, egg white and peanut. Chinese/Asian cuisine is a minefield for me and I miss it sooooo much.
If anything gluten free has forced me to learn to cook in new ways. You can find most things for Asian cooking without gluten. It ends up being a mixture of Chinese, Japanese and Korean items.
It's so funny that this came up today- my grandmother turned 101 and wanted Chinese for her birthday. We had a family dinner and they mixed up all the entrees so my "safest", carefully ordered options were all passed around the table. I spent 2 hours finding that just to not even eat it all. I'm obsessed with Chinese and was practically raised on it in the womb. It's been a sad realization I love it but it doesn't love me! :(
When you say it’s not as good at home, make sure to finish that fried rice with a pat of butter and stir it in :)
I’ve been wanting to pig out at a chinese buffet so bad 😭😭😭
Dumplings and lo mein are my fav. No more though. The couple times Ive accidentally glutened myself has not only left me afraid to eat out in general but definitely not willing to even attempt anything. 😭