Chinese Food From Chi Min In Paramaribo

How are you doing, Story Time friends? On October 20th, Chinese Immigration Day was celebrated in Suriname. I wanted to post this story by then. But it is what it is when you are one busy queen trying to keep it all together.😏 Maintaining my blog and personal life can be quite challenging. Gasp, 😤no wonder I have so many stories left to share. That's why it's a good thing that you get to be the first person to receive my new stories in your inbox simply by subscribing. 😀📬 If you don't want to miss any of my foodie or travel adventures, make sure you hop onto that Story Time U.F.O. and hit the follow button!👽👾🛸Your support helps my Story Time channels grow.😀If you are new here, welcome to the community! Make yourself right at home. This is a safe space where we value and respect each other's boundaries. In this Story Time episode, I'm taking you to Chi Min in Paramaribo. On the coast of South America, there's a country that's a melting pot of cultures. This country is Suriname! A place where cultures have been blending together for centuries. The proof of that? My mixed heritage is probably evident. 😂 I mean, I'm brown, but I have a Chinese family name!💅 Let's delve into Surinamese history to discover how Chinese cuisine arrived in this South American and Caribbean country. This is what I love about creating these kinds of stories on my blog. Through these adventures, I get to share a piece of my country and identity with you guys. According to our family tree, my ancestors were from Hong Kong. The first Chinese immigrants set foot in Suriname in 1853. Between 1869 and that year, about 2500 Chinese people were imported to Suriname by the Dutch government. With the abolition of slavery in Suriname in mind, the Dutch government sought alternatives. In an attempt to extract money from the Surinamese plantations, different people from around the world were sent to work in Suriname under harsh conditions. These contractors were put to work farming on the Surinamese plantations. Some immigrants didn't survive the journey to Suriname, but those who did had to adjust to the tropical climate. Among those Chinese immigrants, there was my ancestor. He settled in Suriname and married a woman from a different racial background. My great-great-great-grandmother was already mixed.😂 My ancestors intermarried for a few centuries, and the result is someone like me. A person who belongs everywhere but nowhere in Suriname's culture. 😉 My ancestors came from all over the world to mix in this South American jungle, so that I could be blessed with the gift of life. Sometimes my inner philosopher can't help but think about the 'what if something went differently' scenario. Even after that first immigration, many Chinese people came to Suriname. Most people travel to this country to engage in trade. If you're ever traveling in Suriname, you'll notice the numerous Chinese companies present in the country. I remember meeting many friends who came with their parents from China to Suriname during the time when their country had a one-child policy. In a peaceful, multicultural country such as Suriname, we learn to live with one another despite our imperfections. I'm not saying that Surinamese people are perfect. What I am saying is that when Surinamese people show you love and hospitality, it's an experience. One where we share our love and hospitality through food. Surinamese people love sharing food from each other's cultures. That's why it's also no surprise that there are Chinese restaurants in every corner of this tropical country. One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Suriname is Chi Min. Due to its proximity to the clubs, Torarica, and other hotels and restaurants, this Chinese restaurant is also popular among tourists. In this Story Time foodie adventure, my friends, we are getting Chinese food from ChiMin.😋🥘🍲 This popular Surinamese restaurant is located on Cornelis Jongbaw Street. It's right across from SAIL, the Surinamese seafood company. You can't miss it! At this restaurant, you don't have to worry about parking. There is an inside parking lot big enough to accommodate all of Chi Min's guests. At this popular Surinamese-Chinese restaurant, you can either order takeout or dine in their dining room. If you want to order food to go, you can pick it up at the counter on the bottom floor. My friends and I decided to dine during this visit. We walked up the stairs and entered Chi Min's dining room. The servers here are always attentive and friendly. We were immediately pointed towards the available seating options. After we picked out our table, we took a seat and made ourselves comfortable. Although we had to admit that they could have done a better job at cleaning the tables. We placed our orders and went for the sizzling shrimp, the pork tjapsoi, and dry-fried Hong Kong Tjauwmin. The last dish is a fried noodle that's cooked to be dry. It wasn't a favorite at our table, but one that we had to get because Stew insisted on it.😥 We waited a while before our food arrived. But when it did, the sizzling shrimp was quite the show. Watching the shrimp boil in its sauce is a thrilling experience for us foodies. 😋 The boys got pork in vegetables for themselves. I had to pass on tasting that one, since I don't always prefer to eat pork. We also had the spicy inkfish, as it's literally translated from Dutch.Those little sea creatures were a crunchy and flavorful experience for my taste buds. They weren't that spicy this time. I made a vlog of our foodie adventure to Chi Min in Paramaribo for you guys to enjoy. If you're planning to embark on your own foodie and travel adventures soon, check out Expedia! 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