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Xingguo Steamed Fish with Rice Meal 兴国米粉鱼
Xingguo Steamed Fish with Rice Meal (兴国米粉鱼) is a traditional dish of Xingguo County (兴国县), Jiangxi: thin slices of grass carp, coated in flour and steamed in a round bamboo steamer under a paste of chilli, ginger and sesame.
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Jing'an Beihe River Fish 靖安北河鲜鱼
Jing'an Beihe River Fish (靖安北河鲜鱼) is listed among the local specialties of Yichun, Jiangxi. The name includes 鱼 (fish).
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Le'an Cured Chilli Fish 乐安霉鱼
Le'an Cured Chilli Fish (乐安霉鱼) is a jar-cured fish from Le'an county (乐安县) in Fuzhou (抚州), Jiangxi: carp pieces salted, coated in chilli powder and sealed under rapeseed oil, then pan-fried or steamed as needed.
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Wuyuan Purse Red Carp 婺源荷包红鲤鱼
Wuyuan Purse Red Carp (婺源荷包红鲤鱼) is a bright orange-red carp from Wuyuan county (婺源县) in Shangrao (上饶), Jiangxi, which the county government lists among its local products under the heading "state-banquet delicacy" (国宴珍肴).
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Sweet-and-sour Yellow River carp 糖醋黄河鲤鱼
The dish combines a brittle exterior, tender flesh and a lively balance of sugar and vinegar. Bones remain despite the dramatic presentation.
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Scallion-braised sea cucumber 葱烧海参
Sea cucumber itself is mild, prized for its springy, gelatinous bite. Scallion sweetness and savory stock make the flavor full without needing chili.
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Spicy Stir-Fried Clams 辣炒蛤蜊
Spicy Stir-Fried Clams (辣炒蛤蜊) are closely associated with eating clams and drinking beer in Qingdao (青岛).
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Flash-Fried Sea Snails 油爆海螺
Flash-Fried Sea Snails (油爆海螺) is a Qingdao (青岛) dish of sliced sea snail meat quickly fried in hot oil.
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Yellow River Estuary Hairy Crabs 黄河口大闸蟹
Yellow River Estuary Hairy Crabs (黄河口大闸蟹) come from Dongying (东营), where the Yellow River enters the Bohai Sea. Kenli District (垦利区) is the main production area, with crab farming developed on the estuary’s saline-alkali land.
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Yellow River Knife Fish 黄河刀鱼
Yellow River Knife Fish (黄河刀鱼) appears among the estuary specialties described by Dongying News (东营网). Its narrow, blade-like shape gives it its name.
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Yellow River Estuary Hard Clams 黄河口文蛤
Yellow River Estuary Hard Clams (黄河口文蛤) is listed among the local specialties of Dongying, Shandong. The name includes 蛤 (clams).
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Stir-Fried Sea Worms with Chinese Chives 韭菜海肠
Stir-Fried Sea Worms with Chinese Chives (韭菜海肠) is a traditional Yantai (烟台) dish combining green chives with sea worms valued for their fresh sweetness and crisp, slightly elastic texture.
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