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Alxa Whole Roast Lamb 阿拉善烤全羊
Alxa Whole Roast Lamb (阿拉善烤全羊) is a whole sheep roasted in the Alxa League (阿拉善盟) of Inner Mongolia.
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Jinzhou barbecue skewers 锦州烧烤
Smoke, browned edges and aromatic spices are the common thread, but tenderness varies markedly between cuts. Chili and cumin can be adjusted at many stalls.
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Huanren Grilled Fish 桓仁烤鱼
Huanren Grilled Fish (桓仁烤鱼) is listed among the local specialties of Benxi, Liaoning. The name includes 鱼 (fish). 烤 describes roasting or grilling.
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Seafood Barbecue 海鲜烧烤
Seafood Barbecue (海鲜烧烤) in Dandong (丹东) centres on seasonal seafood, especially huangxianzi (黄蚬子), the yellow clams that China News Service identifies as a signature choice.
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Suizhong Grilled Meat with White Pear 绥中白梨烤肉
Suizhong Grilled Meat with White Pear (绥中白梨烤肉) is listed among the local specialties of Huludao, Liaoning. 烤 describes roasting or grilling.
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Ji'an Open-Flame Grilled Meat 集安明火烤肉
Ji'an Open-Flame Grilled Meat (集安明火烤肉) is the charcoal barbecue of Ji'an (集安), a border city on the Yalu River (鸭绿江) in Jilin.
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Roast Leg of Lamb 烤羊腿
Roast Leg of Lamb (烤羊腿) is a Mongolian dish of a whole leg of lamb, marinated, seasoned and roasted, served in Baicheng (白城), Jilin.
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Yanbian Barbecue 延边烧烤
Yanbian Barbecue (延边烧烤) is the charcoal-grilled skewer and meat barbecue of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (延边朝鲜族自治州) in Jilin, where diners grill their own food at a stove on each table.
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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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Daqing pit-roasted food 大庆坑烤
The food develops roasted aromas and browned surfaces, while the enclosed heat helps larger pieces stay moist. Smoke intensity depends on the fuel and method.
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Mandarin Fish Baked in Cream Sauce 烤奶汁鳜鱼
Mandarin Fish Baked in Cream Sauce (烤奶汁鳜鱼) belongs to the Russian-style Western cooking of Harbin (哈尔滨), Heilongjiang.
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Griddle-Grilled Beef Slices 烤牛肉
Griddle-Grilled Beef Slices (烤牛肉) are central to Qiqihar’s (齐齐哈尔) barbecue tradition. The city’s Meilisi (梅里斯) style is known for large, evenly cut pieces from the upper shoulder and rib area.
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