我丈夫的中国老板们下周要来美国访问，我该做什么菜/准备什么招待他们？

jcl274
what CAN you cook? if you’ve never cooked Chinese food before don’t go learning something new just for this. cook whatever you’re comfortable with! most Chinese eat family style so i recommend serving that way.

你会做什么菜？如果你以前从未做过中餐，不要为了这次特意学新菜式。做你拿手的就好！大多数中国人习惯家庭式用餐，所以我建议以这种方式上菜。

another thing is in China it’s considered good etiquette to fill up your guests’ glasses and even to serve them food directly onto their plate.

另外一点是，在中国，为客人斟满酒杯甚至直接为他们夹菜被视为良好的礼仪。

also don’t be offended if they they their shoes off without asking first.

还有，如果他们未经询问就脱鞋，请不要感到冒犯。

expect that you’ll receive some kind of present, you’re not obligated to give one in return.

预计你会收到某种礼物，但你不必回赠。

OldChairmanMiao
You probably don't need to make it very Chinese. In fact, unless you're familiar with Chinese cuisines, it's probably better not. I'm sure they'll appreciate the effort you put in. Some things to keep in mind:

你可能不需要做得非常中式。事实上，除非你熟悉中国菜系，否则最好不要尝试。我相信他们会欣赏你的努力。需要注意以下几点：

have hot water or tea available (not necessarily waiting, but if they ask for it), many Chinese people don't drink cold water

准备好热水或茶（不一定提前备好，但对方提出时要能提供），很多中国人不喝冷水

don't be afraid to make more food than you expect to eat

别怕做的食物超出预计食量

Do you expect to drink alcohol as well?

你们预计会喝酒吗？

gaoshan 
Unless you are a good cook (of Chinese food specifically) I would either cater the event or hire a local Chinese cook to handle it. In China food is not treated the same way as it is in the US.

除非你是个好厨师（特别是中餐厨师），否则我建议你请餐馆提供餐饮服务，或者聘请一位当地的中餐厨师来负责。在中国，人们对食物的态度与美国不同。

my_law_throwaway
Why would the American host family do Chinese food at all? I cannot possible imagine going to any other country and expecting them to serve me American food.

为什么美国家庭会做中餐呢？我实在无法想象去其他国家，却期待他们为我提供美式食物。

lucymom2
I agree!   

我同意！

Fine-Material-6863
Why would a Chinese want to eat Chinese food in the U.S.? Americanized Chinese food is very different from authentic Chinese and they can have it any day at home. When I visited the U.S. as a foreigner I never wanted to eat “my” food there, I wanted to try local, that’s the point of traveling.

中国人为什么要去美国吃中餐？美式中餐与正宗中餐大相径庭，他们在家随时都能吃到。当我作为外国人访问美国时，我从未想过在那里吃"我自己的"食物，我想尝试当地特色，这才是旅行的意义。

Todd_H_1982   
I'm not sure they're looking for a faux-Chinese experience in the USA.

我不确定他们是否想要在美国体验一种仿制的中餐。

Funny_Requirement166
Get them the best pizza and fried chicken in town. Good party size sandwich from sandwich shop. I’m serious. You wanna see and eat authentic street foods in China, now do the reverse.

带他们品尝城里最棒的披萨和炸鸡。从三明治店买些适合派对的大份三明治。我是认真的。你想在中国见识并品尝地道的街头小吃，现在反过来为他们做同样的事。

Shiranui42 
This does not sound like “fancy dinner with boss” food. You do not serve street food to guests at a nice dinner party.

这听起来不像是"与老板共进精致晚餐"该有的食物。在正式的晚宴上，你不会给客人提供街头小吃。

donuttrackme
Cook them American food. Not Chinese food. Unless you're an amazing Chinese chef.

给他们做美式食物，别做中餐。除非你是位出色的中餐大厨。

Car12touche11blue
When I lived in Hong Kong we entertained many times people from Mainland China. Whilst Chinese food was of course easily obtainable, I noticed that they loved buffets. Western dishes mixed with Chinese ones were very popular. It gives people a chance to choose and not being embarrassed when they do not like something. You do not have to go over the top. Just a sextion of simple dishes when you want to cook yourself or have it catered.

我在香港（特区）生活时，曾多次招待来自中国大陆的朋友。虽然中餐当然很容易买到，但我注意到他们很喜欢自助餐。中西结合的菜肴非常受欢迎。这让人们有机会选择，并且在不喜欢的食物面前不会感到尴尬。你不必做得太过复杂。只需准备一些简单的菜肴，无论是自己烹饪还是请人承办。

BuffaloSufficient758
American bbq   

美式烧烤

Todd_H_1982 
I think this is a great idea. Especially if you have an outside/outdoor area in your home... that would be something they'd likely really enjoy. Don't worry about etiquette, that kind of thing. You'll have a great time!!

我认为这是个很棒的主意。特别是如果你家里有户外区域……他们很可能会非常喜欢。别担心礼仪之类的事情。你们会玩得很开心的！！

ian_coke77
Don't over think it. There are many etiquette rules and conventions in China, but Chinese people don't expect that behavior from foreigners, especially outside of China. Just continue as you feel comfortable with.

别想太多。中国确实有很多礼仪规矩和习俗，但中国人并不指望外国人完全遵守，尤其是在中国境外。你只需按照自己舒服的方式来就好。

ElephantContent
100% this   

完全同意

Apprehensive_Floor78
Surf and turf. Make the biggest tomahawk steak or prime rib roast. Serve things family style.

海陆大餐。准备最大份的战斧牛排或顶级肋排。采用家庭式分享的方式上菜。

True-Concentrate-311
Anything American except turkey

除了火鸡，美国的一切

For the beverage, prepare some beer/wine and you'll be fine

至于饮品，准备些啤酒或葡萄酒即可

If you have chopsticks that would be better

如果你有筷子的话会更好

ElephantContent
Chopsticks aren’t necessary. And everything has to be pre cut into chopstick sized bites before cooking, which isn’t really American style cooking. Guarantee they know how to use a fork and knife.

筷子并非必需。而且所有食材在烹饪前都必须预先切成适合筷子夹取的大小，这并不符合典型的美式烹饪风格。可以确定他们知道如何使用刀叉。

Sharp-Asparagus3380
Just make sure there’s enough that you’ll have leftovers. Maybe also get some laoganma chili crisp as a condiment in case they want it - american food is intensely bland for Chinese palettes. They’ll definitely appreciate steak and seafood.

只需确保分量足够，能留下些剩菜。或许还可以准备些老干妈辣椒酱作为调味品，以防他们需要——美式食物对中国人的口味来说往往过于清淡。他们一定会喜欢牛排和海鲜。

weaverlorelei 
I have a feeling that you are generalizing a perspective on "American" food. I fermented hot pepper sauce for the last couple of yrs, grown in my garden. It makes the hottest Thai Food look watered down by comparison. Certainly it isn't for everyone and doesn't reflect whatever is labeled "American " but hot/spicy foods are absolutely loved by a whole group here. Last a read, current hottest pepper is Pepper X, bred by an E. Coast pepper-head.

我感觉你对“美式”食物的看法有些以偏概全。过去几年我一直在用自家花园种的辣椒发酵辣酱，相比之下，最辣的泰国菜都显得清淡如水。当然这并非人人能接受，也不代表所有标着“美式”的食物，但确实有一大群人狂热喜爱辛辣口味。据我所知，目前最辣的辣椒是胡椒 X，由一位东海岸的辣椒狂热爱好者培育而成。

Sharp-Asparagus3380
Definitely generalising. And i’m not just talking about spiciness - just variety or flavor, texture, colors in general is always disappointing for Chinese people traveling to western countries. I guarantee they will find some things they really enjoy but will generally find the local food while they’re there quite boring.

这绝对是普遍现象。而且我指的不只是辣度——总的来说，无论是多样性、风味、口感还是色彩，对于前往西方国家旅行的中国人来说，总是令人失望的。我敢保证他们会找到一些真正喜欢的东西，但通常会觉得当地的食物相当乏味。

Shiranui42 
Make what you are comfortable with, showcase American culture to them. Serve it family style, and make sure there are options, meat, veggies and carbs. Serve the eldest/most senior first. Make sure there is more than enough food, abundance is a sign of being generous and welcoming. For your own consideration, you might want to make something that reheats well, because there should be leftovers. They will likely want hot water or hot tea (no sugar).

做你拿手的菜，向他们展示美国文化。采用家庭式上菜方式，并确保有肉类、蔬菜和碳水化合物等多种选择。先为最年长或最尊贵的人上菜。确保食物充足有余，丰盛是慷慨好客的象征。考虑到你自己的方便，可以准备一些适合再次加热的食物，因为应该会有剩菜。他们可能会想要热水或热茶（不加糖）。

Nabfoo 
Turkey dinner!! Everything served family style and the bird carved at table

火鸡大餐！！所有菜肴都以家庭聚餐方式供应，火鸡在餐桌上现场切割

please remember to season and salt

请记得调味加盐。

WenYiMedia 
A Thanksgiving dinner comes to mind. Trying to cook something they like if you’re not accustomed to cooking Chinese food might not be the best idea.

感恩节晚餐是个不错的选择。如果你不习惯做中餐，尝试烹饪他们喜欢的菜肴可能不是最佳选择。

doppel_terak
Grilled steak. Big juicy steaks.

烤牛排。多汁的大牛排。

Brilliant-Business71
Isn’t this the plot of a 60s American sitcom???

这难道不是 60 年代美国情景喜剧的剧情吗？

If so I’m sure some miscommunication will lead some hilarious situations but it’ll all be all right in the end.

如果是的话，我敢肯定一些误会会引发一些滑稽的情况，但最终一切都会好起来的。

sswantang
Ditto steak and/or grilled seafood. Veggies would be tricky, as salads are not popular. Maybe just grill everything.

牛排和/或烤海鲜同理。蔬菜会比较棘手，因为沙拉不太受欢迎。也许把所有东西都烤了就好。

drexpressway 
Family style is a surefire winner. You could try:

家庭式聚餐是稳赢的选择。你可以尝试：

Chicken soup with broth boiled from the bones as your centerpiece. Around it prepare a few or more sides. Asparagus, brussels, roasted veggies, potatoes, corn, green beans.

以骨汤熬制的鸡汤作为主菜，周围搭配几道或多道配菜。芦笋、抱子甘蓝、烤蔬菜、土豆、玉米、四季豆。

Could go a totally different direction and have bbq outside

也可以选择完全不同的方向，在户外进行烧烤。

KartFacedThaoDien
The BBQ kinda sounds like the best bet.

烧烤听起来像是最佳选择。

ElephantContent 
100% agree. Authentic American bbq is hard to find in China.

100%同意。在中国很难找到正宗的美式烧烤。

jeffhombre
absolutely nothing raw and no salads. Everything else is fine.

绝对不吃生的，也不吃沙拉。其他一切都没问题。

ginandjuicee
Why no salad?   

为什么不吃沙拉？

Important-Star3249
Salad is raw.    

沙拉是生的。

ginandjuicee
Ok, why no raw? Im trying to understand

好吧，为什么不能是生的？我想弄明白

tshungwee
It’s considered cheap side dish or decorative and not something you’d serve to a guest.

它被视为廉价的配菜或装饰品，而不是用来招待客人的东西。

ElephantContent
Salads are definitely a thing in China. I live here. Dunno where you got this idea. Raw fruits are generally set on the table as an appetizer before the dishes come out. Especially tomatoes and oranges. Watermelon for after the meal.

沙拉在中国绝对是存在的。我住在这里。不知道你从哪里得来的这个想法。生的水果通常在上菜前作为开胃菜摆上桌，尤其是西红柿和橙子。西瓜则是在饭后享用。

BlortTrolb
Ask what kinds of American foods they want to try

询问他们想尝试哪些美式食物

Bright-Entertainer99
Have a lot of hard alcohol and beers

备足烈酒和啤酒

LopsidedGiraffe
I would suggest a variety of share platters that are on the table, do they can help themselves.

我建议桌上摆放多种拼盘，这样他们可以自行取用。

Important-Star3249 
Have enough food to feed double the amount of people so there is a lot of food waste. Otherwise you will look stingy.

准备的食物要足够招待两倍的人，这样才显得大方，否则会显得小气。

ElephantContent 
Yep there should be food leftover

是的，应该会有食物剩下

Ripwkbak
Be prepared for super loud slurping and lip smacking while eating and chewing with the mouth open.

准备好迎接吃饭时超级响亮的吸溜声和吧唧嘴，以及张着嘴咀嚼的声音。

tshungwee
Nah it’s considered rude to Chinese to eat like that you’re probably thinking Japanese.

不，中国人认为那样吃饭很粗鲁，你想的大概是日本人。

Gernblanchton
They may welcome whatever you serve with grace. But.. most nice Chinese meals have several dishes, they don’t really understand eating 16oz of steak. A few oz of steak with several other nice dishes makes sense to them. I agree salads are not something they usually enjoy. Same with cheese in general. Huge pasta dishes usually don’t appeal either.

他们可能会优雅地接受你端上的任何菜肴。但是……大多数丰盛的中餐都包含多道菜品，他们不太理解吃 16 盎司牛排的做法。对他们来说，几盎司牛排配上其他几道美味菜肴才合情合理。我同意沙拉通常不是他们喜欢的食物，奶酪也大抵如此。大份的意大利面通常也不怎么吸引他们。

Either-Youth9618
I'm not Chinese but I live in China and my family hosted a Chinese student several years ago. I'd recommend having white rice available as part of your meal. Cook whatever else you're planning on making but also have a large bowl of white rice so your guests can help themselves as needed. Also, have some fresh fruit as a dessert option.

我不是中国人，但我住在中国，几年前我家还接待过一位中国留学生。我建议你准备白米饭作为餐食的一部分。无论你计划做什么菜，都要准备一大碗白米饭，这样你的客人可以根据需要自行取用。另外，准备一些新鲜水果作为甜点选项。

ElephantContent 
But the rice has gotta be cooked correctly or else they’re gonna think… what is this garbage? And then it’s gotta be the right kind of sticky glutinous rice, washed and cooked in a rice cooker. Boiling some instant rice is gonna be met with disgust.

但米饭必须煮得恰到好处，否则他们会想……这是什么垃圾？而且必须是那种合适的粘性糯米，经过清洗并在电饭煲中煮熟。煮一些速食米饭会让人感到厌恶。

OP- Honestly I’d say forego trying to adapt and give them a taste of good ole American home cooking and culture and hospitality. If you try to ‘make it more Chinese’ you’re gonna do it poorly and they’ll think you’re pandering idiots. Do what you know and do it well. The western food in China is largely shite imitations, just like American Chinese food. Give them a good ole grilled steak potato and veg. Some authentic smoked bbq. Whatever the special regional cuisine of your state is. Let them see what American culture is like. That being said, if the rule in your house is to take off shoes, they’ll want some slippers to wear.

说实话，我会建议放弃尝试迎合，而是让他们体验一下地道的美式家常菜、文化和待客之道。如果你试图“让它更中国化”，很可能会弄巧成拙，让他们觉得你们是在刻意讨好，显得很蠢。做你擅长的事，并且做好。中国的西餐大多是拙劣的模仿品，就像美式中餐一样。给他们来一份经典的美式烤牛排配土豆和蔬菜，一些地道的烟熏烧烤，或者你们州特有的地方美食。让他们看看美国文化到底是什么样子。话虽如此，如果你们家的规矩是进门脱鞋，他们会需要拖鞋穿。

Several-Photo-1903
panda express   

熊猫快餐

Yugan-Dali   
They may bring small gifts for you, the hosts. If it’s fruit or something edible, arrange it in a plate and say X brought this delicious (food) all the way from China! Let everyone share.

他们可能会给你，也就是主人，带些小礼物。如果是水果或可食用的东西，就把它摆放在盘子里，并说这是 X 特意从中国带来的美味（食物）！让大家一起分享。

If the gift is not food, thank them, put it away, and do not open it in front of them.

如果礼物不是食物，就感谢他们，把它收起来，不要在他们面前打开。

tshungwee
A bit tricky I suggest family style meal with plain rice (get a cheap rice cooker) get jasmine rice not basmati rice.

有点棘手，我建议做家常菜配白米饭（买个便宜的饭锅），用茉莉香米，不要用印度香米。

Include 1 whole fish dish with head and tail, prawns or shrimp are good to include, 1 chicken dish can be a soup, stir fried veggies or mushrooms, pork or beef braised or stir fried, light desert cut chilled fruit is good. Have some chili crisps or fresh cut red chili in vinegar or soy sauce good too.

包括一道完整的鱼菜，要有头有尾，虾或对虾也不错，一道鸡肉菜可以是汤、炒蔬菜或蘑菇，猪肉或牛肉可以炖或炒，清淡的甜点可以切些冰镇水果。再来点辣椒脆或新鲜切碎的红辣椒泡在醋或酱油里也很好。

If you need ideas go have dinner at a Chinese restaurant to understand what you need.

如果你需要灵感，可以去中餐馆吃顿饭，了解一下你需要什么。

You can also get a local Chinese restaurant to catered for you actually that might be best.

你也可以找当地的中餐馆为你提供餐饮服务，这实际上可能是最好的选择。

SerWrong
If you are not Chinese, do not make Chinese food. Make your own cultural food.

如果你不是中国人，就不要做中国菜。做你自己文化的食物。

There's a lot of assumption the Chinese bosses are expose to anything outside of China in the comment. I would advice not to make that assumption at all. They maybe well travelled.

评论中有很多假设认为中国老板接触过中国以外的任何事物。我建议完全不要做这种假设。他们可能经常旅行。

eyes-on-me 
Madam, you wouldn't want your husband to lose his job, would you?

夫人，您不希望您的丈夫丢掉工作吧？

sorry，just a dirty joke.

抱歉，只是个下流玩笑。