5 Foods Americans Changed From the Original

Summary: Many of our favorite "foreign" foods were actually created right here in the United States! For example, pepperoni pizza is an American invention from the early 1900s. In Italy, the word "peperoni" just means bell peppers. Sushi rolls with avocado and mayo were made to fit American tastes, since real Japanese sushi is very simple.

Spaghetti and meatballs were put together by poor Italian immigrants in the U.S. who needed a cheap, filling meal. Hard-shell tacos became popular from a 1914 American cookbook, while real Mexican tacos use soft tortillas. Finally, orange chicken was invented in 1987 by a chef at a Panda Express in Hawaii!

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