Whether it’s Ants Climbing a Tree, Buddha Jumps over the Wall or a recipe whose name translates to “Ignored by Doggy Stuffed Buns,” some Chinese dishes are notable for their quirky names ...

a vegetarian monk jumped over the wall as he was lured by the aroma of food that was wafting over a high wall. And that was how the Chinese delicacy Buddha Jumps Over the Wall got its name.