Chinese Barbecue

 Chinese barbecue (串) is a lot like shish kabobs--lots of skewered meats and veggies.  It's something we eat a lot of in China because you can buy it on the street or at cheap restaurants and just buy as many sticks as you are hungry enough to eat.  But last night we went out with some Chinese friends who took us to a fancy Chinese barbecue restaurant.

My favorite 串 is cilantro wrapped in dried tofu (not pictured here).  I also love the grilled steamed bread and grilled thin slices of potato.

All the veggies were pre-grilled, but we grilled the meat ourselves right at our table.

Watching in awe as the meat sizzles 

 Our friend got her grilled bread a little too close to the flames

 Posing with one of Chip's all-time favorite tutors

 Our table had a personal TV so we watched my favorite Chinese dating show that just happened to be on.  Even after we finished eating, I insisted that everyone stay and watch the next contestant because I had seen that particular episode and knew it was a quite romantic.  We got home a little late for a school night and I did not do nearly as much homework as I should have, but we were grateful for time with such fun American and Chinese friends.