Fortune cookies: An American invention with a Japanese twist
The iconic fortune cookie, ubiquitous in American Chinese restaurants, surprisingly has Japanese roots. Originating as savory crackers with fortunes in Japan, they were transformed by Japanese immigrants in California. Chinese-American restaurateurs adopted them during World War II, sweetening the recipe.
The iconic fortune cookie, ubiquitous in American Chinese restaurants, surprisingly has Japanese roots. Originating as savory crackers with fortunes in Japan, they were transformed by Japanese immigrants in California. Chinese-American restaurateurs adopted them during World War II, sweetening the recipe.
