Chinese Food 中国美食

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AI illustration: An oval plate with one cooked whole freshwater fish in light brown sauce.
Hubei

Scallion-Braised Wuchang Fish 葱烧武昌鱼

Scallion-Braised Wuchang Fish (葱烧武昌鱼) is a Hubei (湖北) dish with a rich, fragrant sauce and tender flesh. Hubei Daily (湖北日报) describes it as a regular presence at local New Year reunion dinners.

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AI illustration: A deep bowl of slender white rice noodles in light broth with a few cooked meat slices and scallions.
Hubei

Beef Rice Noodles 牛肉粉

Beef Rice Noodles (牛肉粉) in Wuhan (武汉) are a breakfast bowl of white rice noodles in a beef or beef-offal soup, served with braised beef.

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AI illustration: A plate of cooked thin curled organ-meat strips with sliced peppers and scallions.
Hubei

Spiced Braised Duck Necks 鸭脖

Spiced Braised Duck Necks (鸭脖) are closely associated with Wuhan (武汉), particularly its Jingwu Road (精武路) tradition. Guangzhou Daily (广州日报) describes the street’s characteristic aroma as spicy with a light sweetness.

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Hubei

Thickened Fermented Rice Drink 糊米酒

Thickened Fermented Rice Drink (糊米酒) is Wuhan's (武汉) sweet breakfast soup of fermented glutinous rice, thickened into a smooth paste and scented with osmanthus.

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