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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 75 points 3 weeks ago (10 children)

Explanation: General Tso was a military commander in the Late Qing Dynasty. In the US, there is a dish called "General Tso's chicken" that was named after this military commander, but is otherwise unrelated. But it's fun to think of a military commander cooking while the enemy is at the gates!

[–] Pencilnoob@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I've always assumed it was based on an older siege meal, General Tso's Horse

[–] janus2@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

beats General Tso's Boiled Boot Leather

[–] Pencilnoob@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

all that fiber keeps you regular

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