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Hongluoxian Pressed Tofu 虹螺岘干豆腐
Hongluoxian Pressed Tofu (虹螺岘干豆腐) comes from Hongluoxian (虹螺岘), in Huludao’s Nanpiao District (葫芦岛南票区). It is made in thin sheets, prized locally for a texture that combines softness with resilience and a fine, dry surface.
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Xingcheng Whole Lamb Banquet 兴城全羊宴
Xingcheng Whole Lamb Banquet (兴城全羊宴) is a feast from Xingcheng (兴城) whose traditional format comprises 112 dishes and 16 snacks.
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Seafood Dumplings 海鲜饺子
Seafood Dumplings (海鲜饺子) include the dumplings made by Wang Yanhong (王艳红) in Xingcheng (兴城). Her seafood fillings include mantis shrimp, and she uses different dough preparations for boiled and steamed dumplings.
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Pot-Steamed Flatbread 烀饼
Pot-Steamed Flatbread (烀饼) is listed among the local specialties of Huludao, Liaoning. The term 饼 points to cakes or flatbreads.
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Pickled Cabbage and Pork Belly Hotpot 酸菜白肉锅
Pickled Cabbage and Pork Belly Hotpot (酸菜白肉锅) is listed among the local specialties of Huludao, Liaoning. The name includes 酸菜 (pickled vegetables).
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Huludao Seafood 葫芦岛海鲜
Huludao Seafood (葫芦岛海鲜) is the fish and shellfish of the 285-kilometre coast of Huludao (葫芦岛) in Liaoning, and the dish the province has singled out is a spicy stir-fry.
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Suizhong Soft Tofu 绥中水豆腐
Suizhong Soft Tofu (绥中水豆腐) is a soybean speciality of Suizhong (绥中). Its county government describes a meal built around freshly made tofu, a savoury meat topping and sorghum rice, with each diner mixing a small dish of seasonings.
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Yanbian cold noodles 延边冷面
The noodles are unusually resilient, while the cold liquid is refreshing, tangy and sometimes noticeably sweet.
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Pounded rice cake 打糕
The cake is dense, stretchy and gently grain-sweet; the coating adds a dry, nutty contrast. It firms as it cools and ages.
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Rice sausage 米肠
The rice gives a soft, compact chew, while the casing holds each slice together. Seasoning and fillings determine whether the flavor is mild or pronounced.
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Stone-pot rice 石锅饭
Soft rice and tender toppings contrast with the browned, chewy crust. Chili paste may bring sweetness and heat, depending on what is added.
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Beef soup 牛肉汤
A well-made bowl emphasizes warm beef flavor and tender meat rather than a thick gravy. The intensity and clarity of the broth depend on the shop.
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