19 hours ago, chefmd said:Surprisingly we got a corn dish. It looked like it was from a can but it sure was made with fresh corn,
I'm surprised you are surprised to be served corn. China is the world's second largest corn producer, lagging just behind the USA. I'm sure it wouldn't be canned. The only time I've seen canned corn in China was in a "western" food store.
Steamed corn cobs are possibly/probably the biggest selling street food.But, as you have discovered, frequently turns up in banquet meals, too.