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Alaska Pollock 明太鱼
Alaska Pollock (明太鱼) appears in several forms on Korean tables in Yanbian (延边). In Yanji (延吉), Hailanjiang Restaurant (海兰江餐饮) deputy general manager Sun Yongming (孙永明) names red-braised, steamed, grilled and dried pollock among the familiar local preparations.
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Rice Wraps 包饭
Rice Wraps (包饭) are the leaf-wrapped rice of the Korean community of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (延边朝鲜族自治州) in Jilin: rice and meat rolled by hand in a lettuce or perilla leaf, a boiled cabbage leaf or a strip of kelp, and eaten in one bite.
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Soybean Paste Soup 酱汤
Soybean Paste Soup (酱汤) is the fermented soybean paste soup of the ethnic Korean (朝鲜族) community in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (延边朝鲜族自治州).
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Rice Wine 米酒
Rice Wine (米酒) is part of Korean food culture in Yanbian (延边), with village brewing traditions and newer flavoured versions.
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Warm Noodle Soup 温面
Warm Noodle Soup (温面) is a noodle dish of the Korean (Chaoxianzu, 朝鲜族) community in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (延边朝鲜族自治州), Jilin, served warm in a stock made from meat and bones, where the region's cold noodles come chilled.
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Beef Soup with Rice 牛肉汤饭
Beef Soup with Rice (牛肉汤饭) is a Yanbian (延边) meal built around hot beef broth and local rice. Yanbian Daily describes beef soup as the principal offering of many tangfan, or soup-and-rice, restaurants across the prefecture.
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Smoked red sausage 哈尔滨红肠
A slice has a firm, juicy bite with smoky, garlicky savoriness; some versions show visible pieces of fat.
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Qiqihar barbecue 齐齐哈尔烤肉
Browning gives the meat savory edges while thin slicing keeps the bite manageable. Onion, herbs or dry seasoning can add sharpness and spice.
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Qiangmian filled buns 戗面包子
The bun has a tighter, more substantial crumb than a very airy steamed bun, setting off its moist savory filling. The result still needs fresh steaming to stay tender.
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Tofu pudding 豆腐脑
The tofu is fragile and silky, while the topping supplies most of the salt, aroma and contrasting texture.
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Russian-style large loaf 大列巴
The crumb is dense and chewy, often with a mild tang, while the crust provides the strongest toasted flavor. Thin slices are easier to appreciate than a large chunk.
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Kvass 格瓦斯
Expect a malty or toasted-bread note with gentle acidity and, in some versions, light bubbles. Sweetness and fermentation character vary by producer.
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