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Wenxian Iron-Rod Yam Banquet 温县铁棍山药宴
Wenxian Iron-Rod Yam Banquet (温县铁棍山药宴) is listed among the local specialties of Jiaozuo, Henan. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Yuzhou Thirteen-Bowl Banquet 禹州十三碗
Yuzhou Thirteen-Bowl Banquet (禹州十三碗) is a set banquet from the hills of western Yuzhou (禹州), a city under Xuchang (许昌), Henan.
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Shanzhou Ten-Bowl Banquet 陕州十碗席
Shanzhou Ten-Bowl Banquet (陕州十碗席) is a set feast of ten dishes from Shanzhou District (陕州区) of Sanmenxia (三门峡) in western Henan, closely tied to the area's pit-courtyard dwellings (地坑院), homes dug down into the ground.
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Lushi Thin Sesame Brittle 卢氏麻片
Lushi Thin Sesame Brittle (卢氏麻片) is listed among the local specialties of Sanmenxia, Henan. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Shanzhou Fermented-Grain Preserved Eggs 陕州糟蛋
Shanzhou Fermented-Grain Preserved Eggs (陕州糟蛋) are cured eggs sold as a speciality of Sanmenxia (三门峡), Henan.
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Huaiyang Sauce-Cured Cattail Shoots 淮阳酱蒲菜
Huaiyang Sauce-Cured Cattail Shoots (淮阳酱蒲菜) are a preserved vegetable associated with the lakes around Huaiyang (淮阳) in Zhoukou (周口).
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Enshi hezha 恩施合渣
The result is softly grainy, mildly beany and substantial, with vegetables adding texture. Richer additions can turn it into a full main dish.
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Mianyang three steamed dishes 沔阳三蒸
Steaming keeps the food moist, while rice powder absorbs juices and creates a soft, grainy coating. Different ingredients retain distinct flavors despite the shared method.
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Fried flatbread with sticky-rice dumplings 油饼包烧梅
The combination layers crisp bread, soft wrappers and dense sticky rice, making it richer and more filling than its size suggests.
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Zhuxi steamed mixed casserole 竹溪蒸盆
The pot offers tender meat, soft vegetables and a concentrated, rounded soup. Different layers contribute distinct textures.
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Zhongxiang coiled egg-wrapped rolls 钟祥蟠龙菜
The egg layer is tender, while the filling is smooth and springy rather than coarse. Broth or sauce adds moisture without hiding the layered slices.
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Wuhan savoury rice-batter rings 武汉面窝
The rim is softer inside, while the thinner parts break with a delicate crunch. Ginger and scallion give a savoury aroma; sweetness should not be expected just because the shape resembles a doughnut.
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