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Hebei

Wen'an Smoked Fish 文安熏鱼

Wen'an Smoked Fish (文安熏鱼) is a smoked-fish speciality of Wen'an County (文安县) in Langfang (廊坊), Hebei, which the Langfang city government names among the local snacks no account of Langfang food can leave out.

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Hebei

Shoe-Sole Flatbread 鞋底烧饼

Shoe-Sole Flatbread (鞋底烧饼), also called xiedi huoshao (鞋底火烧), is a snack from Zaoqiang County (枣强县) in Hengshui (衡水), Hebei: a long oval leavened flatbread named for its likeness to the sole of a cloth shoe.

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AI illustration: Small rectangular and irregular pieces of sesame or peanut brittle and puffed-rice candy on a simple plate.
Hebei

Shenzhou Crisp Candy 深州酥糖

Shenzhou Crisp Candy (深州酥糖) is a sweet from Shenzhou (深州) in Hengshui (衡水), Hebei, that Beijing Tourism Network (北京旅游网) lists among the specialities of Hengshui and calls a symbol of festive celebration.

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AI illustration: A metal Chinese hotpot with steaming broth and clearly separated small portions of meat and vegetables.
Hebei

Wuyi Steamed Bowl Dishes 武邑扣碗

Wuyi Steamed Bowl Dishes (武邑扣碗) are not a single dish but a banquet of steamed bowls from Wuyi County (武邑县) in Hengshui (衡水), Hebei, laid on above all for weddings.

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AI illustration: A plate with a few round golden baked or griddled flatbreads.
Hebei

Jizhou Braised Pancake Strips 冀州焖饼

Jizhou Braised Pancake Strips (冀州焖饼) are strips of thin wheat pancake stir-fried and then braised under a lid with broth, a dish of Jizhou (冀州) in Hengshui (衡水), Hebei.

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