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Sticky bean-filled buns 黏豆包
The wrapper is dense, chewy and slightly tacky, surrounding a softer, grainy bean center. A warm bun is more supple than a cold one.
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Pan-fried tofu patties 南煎豆腐饼
A browned exterior contrasts with the soft, delicate center, and the seasoning makes a mild tofu base more savory. Patties should remain moist rather than rubbery.
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Sticky Bean Buns 粘豆包
Sticky Bean Buns (粘豆包) are part of the Manchu food traditions of Jilin City (吉林市). In Wulajie (乌拉街), they feature at the market before Chinese New Year, where families buy them for home and as gifts.
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Manchu Oak-Leaf Cakes 玻璃叶饼
Manchu Oak-Leaf Cakes (玻璃叶饼), called "glass-leaf cakes" in Chinese, are cakes wrapped in oak leaves, a food of the Manchu (满族).
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Mongolian Meat Pie 蒙古馅饼
Mongolian Meat Pie (蒙古馅饼) is a round pie of soft flour-and-water dough wrapped around minced beef or mutton and cooked on a greased griddle.
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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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Yagou sticky bean buns 亚沟粘豆包
The outer layer is dense, elastic and mildly grainy, while the bean filling is soft and earthy-sweet. Warm buns are much softer than chilled ones.
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Hegang small barbecue skewers 鹤岗小串
The small pieces offer browned edges and concentrated spice, while cooking time determines whether the center stays juicy or becomes pleasantly chewy.
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Zhaodong small flatbreads 肇东小饼
The compact breads have toasted surfaces and a soft or slightly chewy center. They absorb meat juices and sauces without overwhelming a small bite of grilled food.
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Beihong dark-wheat raised pancakes 漠河北红黑小麦发面饼
The grain contributes a pronounced wheat flavour and a darker crumb. Freshly cooked cakes have a warmer, softer texture than cooled takeaway portions.
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Laodingfeng Pastries 老鼎丰糕点
Laodingfeng Pastries (老鼎丰糕点) are the pastries and mooncakes of Laodingfeng (老鼎丰), a pastry maker in Harbin (哈尔滨), Heilongjiang, whose factory dates from 1911.
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Nehe Potato Starch Noodles 讷河马铃薯粉
Nehe Potato Starch Noodles (讷河马铃薯粉) are potato noodles from Nehe (讷河), a city in Qiqihar (齐齐哈尔), Heilongjiang, that carries the title Potato Home of China (中国马铃薯之乡).
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