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Rouge Red Radish 胭脂萝卜
Rouge Red Radish (胭脂萝卜) is a radish from Fuling District (涪陵区), Chongqing, whose skin and flesh are both red, which is why it is also called the red-heart radish (红心萝卜).
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Sesame Stick Candy 芝麻杆
Sesame Stick Candy (芝麻杆) is a hollow stick of maltose and rice rolled in white sesame, a snack from Jiangjin District (江津区) in Chongqing that the district government lists among its traditional specialties.
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Yongchuan Pine-Flower Century Eggs 永川松花皮蛋
Yongchuan Pine-Flower Century Eggs (永川松花皮蛋) are duck eggs preserved in a coat of lime-and-ash mud in Yongchuan District (永川区), Chongqing.
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Mugua Chilli Peppers 木瓜海椒
Mugua Chilli Peppers (木瓜海椒) is listed among the local specialties of Qijiang District, Chongqing. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Dingjiapo Potatoes 丁家坡洋芋
Dingjiapo Potatoes (丁家坡洋芋) is a cold-dressed potato snack from Dazu (大足), Chongqing: boiled potato slices and chunks tossed with garlic and chilli oil.
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Longshui Lake Whole Fish Banquet 龙水湖全鱼宴
Longshui Lake Whole Fish Banquet (龙水湖全鱼宴) is listed among the local specialties of Dazu District, Chongqing. The name includes 鱼 (fish).
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Tongnan Rapeseed Blossom Banquet 潼南菜花宴
Tongnan Rapeseed Blossom Banquet (潼南菜花宴) is listed among the local specialties of Tongnan District, Chongqing. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Tongnan Radish Rolls 潼南萝卜卷
Tongnan Radish Rolls (潼南萝卜卷) is listed among the local specialties of Tongnan District, Chongqing. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.
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Tongliang Pickled-Chilli Chicken Feet 铜梁泡椒凤爪
Tongliang Pickled-Chilli Chicken Feet (铜梁泡椒凤爪) are chicken feet in a pickled-chilli seasoning, a snack of Tongliang District (铜梁区), Chongqing.
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Orchid-Root Fried Rice Snacks 兰花根
Orchid-Root Fried Rice Snacks (兰花根) are a traditional glutinous-rice snack from Tongliang District (铜梁区) in Chongqing. The name means 'orchid root', and the snack is shaped like the root and stem of an orchid.
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Taiping Salt and Pepper Peanuts 太平椒盐花生
Taiping Salt and Pepper Peanuts (太平椒盐花生) is listed among the local specialties of Tongliang District, Chongqing. The name includes 花生 (peanuts). 椒盐 describes pepper-and-salt seasoning.
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Fengdu Pickled Mustard Stem 丰都榨菜
Fengdu Pickled Mustard Stem (丰都榨菜) is made from qingcaitou (青菜头), the fleshy mustard stems processed into zhacai.
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